At Kresse International Law Firm we regularly assist clients in opening corporate bank accounts for their Maltese companies (having been formed by KRESSE CORPORATE LTD). Kresse Law grants its clients access to a select network of both local and international banks as well as payment institutions, with which we maintain longstanding, successful relationships.

In today’s world it is critical for businesses to establish a stable working relationship with a reliable bank or payment institution. At Kresse Law one of our strengths is providing our clients with necessary insight on banking solutions, giving an overview of the different options as well as guidance tailored to their specific requirements.

Regularly a bank would typically ask for the following documents:

• A duly filled in Know-Your-Client (“KYC”) form;
• Completed Account Opening Form;
• Copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association with Certified Copy of Certificate of Registration;
• Identification documents for all directors, beneficial owners and secretaries (for confirmation of the permanent address of foreign directors, signatories or shareholders an original certified copy of a utility bill may be required); and
• Bank references on all foreign directors, signatories and beneficial owners