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UNITRUST CAPITAL offers a complete line of efficient, competitively priced offshore solutions. We assist our clients to have their offshore bank accounts opened with minimum formal and financial obstacles by managing the entire account opening process.
BELIZE OFFSHORE BANK B
(Recommended for a faster bank account opening)
This Belize bank is a full S.W.I.F.T and VISA member. They do have direct correspondent relationships with first tier banks. The accounts can be opened in USD, CAD, GBP, and EURO.
The minimum account opening/activation balance is US$1,000. Canadian, Euro and Pounds Sterling accounts carry a monthly maintenance fee of 15.00 in the respective currency.
The bank is duly licensed by the Central Bank of Belize to serve international customers outside of Belize. Belize Bank B finished the year 2008 with the asset base of US$114 million. There is another bank in Belize owned by same shareholders and licensed for domestic operations. The combined asset base of both domestic and international banks is approx. $205 million with 111 employees.
The following services are provided to non-resident customers:
- Online banking
- Accounts maintained in US dollars, Euros, Pound Sterling, and Canadian dollars
- Secured Credit Cards:
VISA and MASTERCARD
Both cards require 150% security collateral.
- Prepaid Cards: VISA Travel Money Card and MasterCard (Prepaid) Card
These cards can be easily loaded from a bank account with the bank.
- International (wire) transfers
- Multi-currency banker's drafts
- Certificates of deposits for amounts of US$25,000.00 and more for fixed periods from one to 12 months
- International Documentary Letters of Credit
- International Stand-by Letters of Credit
- Offshore merchant accounts
The minimum balance required to open an account is US$1,000.00 or its equivalent.
The funds could be deposited to the account via wire transfers or cashier's cheques.
Belize Bank does have direct correspondent banking relationships with top tier banks.
OFFSHORE COMPANIES ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ACCOUNT OPENING:
Anguilla International Business Company,
Bahamas International Business Company,
Belize International Business Company,
BVI Business Company,
Cyprus Private Limited Company,
Dominica International Business Company,
Hong Kong Private Limited Company
Nevis Business Corporation, Nevis Limited Liability Company,
Panamana Corporation, Panamanian Private Foundation,
Seychelles International Business Company,
UK Private Limited Company
BASIC KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC) REQUIREMENTS:
For each company director, shareholder, beneficial owner, and signatory to the account an original bank reference, character reference from an accountant or lawyer, original proof of address, and notarized copy of the passport will be required. For a corporation all shares must be issued as registered ones.
BELIZE OFFSHORE ACCOUNT OPENING SERVICES & FEES
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Please do not hesitate to contact
us for further information:
Phone: +1 905 660 4044 Fax: +1 905 660 0946
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