Belize Bank International

FACTS & INFO

• Requirements

  REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNT SETUP:

  • A minimum initial deposit and balance of US$4,000
  • Personal presence is not mandatory
  • The account will be activated within 7-10 business days (upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information)

  DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

  For the Company:

  A set of legalised company documents consisting of:

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Memorandum and articles of associations
  • Documents confirming the appointment of company directors and secretary (if any)
  • Document confirming the location of the registered office
  • Share certificate(s)
  • Certificate of good standing (if the company is more than 12 months old)
  • Copy of the corporate structure, identifying the ultimate beneficial owner(s)
  • Valid license (if applicable)

  For each director, shareholder, secretary, authorised signatory and ultimate beneficial owner:

  • Notarized copy of a valid passport. The passport must be signed and the signature must match the signature in the application form. The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
  • Original or notarized copy of a utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
  • Original or notarized copy of a bank reference letter, dated within 3 months.
  • Power of attorney (where applicable).
  • Personal CV.

  For each corporate officer (where the company directors or shareholders are legal entities), please provide:

  A set of legalised company documents consisting of:

  • Copies of constitutional documents (certificate of incorporation, articles, etc.).
  • Copy of the corporate register (which shall include register of shareholders, directors and secretary).
  • Copy of the corporate structure.
  • Certificate of good standing.

  Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

  IMPORTANT NOTE: LICENSABLE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

  If you conduct any activity without the required license or authorisation granted by a relevant authority in any jurisdiction, Starting Business will not be able to assist you with the company formation or bank account opening related to such unlicensed activity.

  Licensable activities include, but are not limited to: provision of financial services involving trading/brokerage in foreign exchange, financial and commodity-based derivative instruments and other securities; offering investment advice to public; insurance and banking; operation and administration of collective investment schemes and mutual funds; payment processing services; money exchange, money transmission or money brokering; asset management; safe custody services; gaming, gambling and lotteries.

  Please contact us if you need assistance in the licensing of your financial, Forex brokerage or gambling company.

  SHIPPING COSTS

  Shipping of corporate documents or banking kits to your destination requires an extra charge and will be automatically added to your order during checkout. Shipping costs for international courier services are set automatically depending on geographic zones.

• About the Bank

  Belize Bank International is an integrated bank for corporate and private clients, with one of the longest banking legacies in Central and South America. It reacts quickly and effectively to changing regulatory environments throughout the world, and offers premier levels of security, convenience and simplicity to its customers.

  Operating under the Belize Bank Group – one of the oldest and continuous banks in Central America – BBIL became fully active for offshore clients in 2006. As a member of a banking organisation with over 100 years of experience, they have an extensive network of partner banks and associations who help them carry depth and breadth of products and services for their clients.

  They work with corresponding banks and intermediaries in South and Central America, Europe, the Caribbean and the United States.

  Belize has a long history of client confidentiality – strict and long-standing bank secrecy laws ensure the protection of banking records.

  With over 100 years of continued service and legacy in the Belize Banking Group, clients can entrust their investment and business needs with the bank.

• Facilities

  WHAT BELIZE BANK INTERNATIONAL OFFERS:

  • 24-hour online banking
  • Annual/quarterly statements
  • Standing orders and direct debits
  • Personal and corporate accounts
  • Accounts in US Dollars, Euros, and British Pound Sterling
  • Multilingual customer support
  • A short turnaround (the approximate timeframe for account allocation is 7 to 10 days after the documents have been received by the bank)

  BANK TARIFFS AND CHARGES

  Belize Bank International can be considered as a medium-cost bank with respect to incoming/outgoing payments and account maintenance.

  PLEASE NOTE: Bank tariffs may be changed anytime at the sole discretion of the bank. Therefore, we suggest that you contact us or visit the bank’s website for updated details on specific fees and charges.