July 20, 2022
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The short answer to this question is, yes. If you are a non-resident (or if you have a non-resident company) Cyprus is one one the easier places to open a business bank account as a foreigner - but there are a few hurdles to the process.
The first thing to be aware of is the high fees that traditional banks charge. The second is to have the requisite paperwork ready. We’ll outline the traditional bank route here, but bear in mind that with wamo’s digital business account platform, opening a business account in Cyprus as a non-resident takes 10 minutes and there’s not the hassle of endless paperwork, procedures and time spent waiting as we’re able to approve legitimate business applications quickly and securely. But what does the traditional route look like?
While you don’t need to have residency to open a business account in Cyprus, you will need to provide a local Cypriot bank with the following:
But now for the better question…
The option of using digital banking solutions, rather than traditional brick and mortar banks, makes it possible to open a business account in Cyprus without being a resident of Cyprus, easily. This is where wamo comes in. With wamo, you can open a business account in just 10 minutes. wamo lets you manage all your finances from one place, effortlessly. Using wamo's smart mobile application, you can control and streamline all your expenses, create as many sub-accounts as you want, and easily issue yourself limitless virtual debit cards. All transactions are fast and secure and at all times you get the best customer service around (never a robot, wamo team members only!). And, importantly, wamo’s fees are low, transparent and the same for residents and non-residents alike.
Yes, you can have a full business account up and running in 10 minutes and can start taking payments instantly. Registering is easy, all you need is your ID and your company details - to approve your application we can do all the rest. We know that opening a traditional business bank account as a non-resident can be tricky, painful and exhausting. We’re here to take the hassle out of getting your business dreams off the ground. You probably suspected that there was an easier way and we’re pleased to tell you that there is - this is it.
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