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04-25-2016, 03:59 PM #1Web Hosting Guru
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US business bank account for non citizen
hello guys,
I'm a non US citizen but I create a DELAWARE Company remotely (it's simple and going by law), but now the problem is how I can open a business bank account for my company without travel to USA ? (the visa is the high problem of course)
Any one find any solution ?
Thank you!
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04-25-2016, 04:12 PM #2Web Hosting Master
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You must file for an ITIN to open a US bank account.
https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Gene...IN-InformationTony Holloway
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04-25-2016, 04:16 PM #3Web Hosting Guru
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hi,
the EIN/ITIN is not a problem at all, I can go it
now the question : there is any bank that he don't required the person in charge to be in the bank to open the account? of course I can send all the documents via DHL/Fedex & notarized any document in the USA Embassy !
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04-25-2016, 04:26 PM #4Web Hosting Master
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You will more then likely have better luck with smaller banks on this. You might try City National Bank. I could recommend a couple in Nashville, TN, but you would probably be better off looking in Delaware, since that is where you are incorporating.
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04-25-2016, 04:44 PM #5Web Hosting Guru
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As far as I know you have to visit the branch at least once to show off your documents. They don't accept apostiles ones. This is for every bank. HSBC offer remote openings but as I remember they requires at least 100k opening deposits.
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04-26-2016, 03:20 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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(it's simple and going by law)
A lot of banks, particularly the big ones that have been fined, tread very carefully around this area now for non-residence applicants. Before if you ticked the requirements and the bank had enough documentation to say they satisfied variants of AML or KYC etc.. then all is good.. Now they peel back the layers more thoroughly, wanting to know the in's and out's of your business operations and asking for all sorts of documentation that either them or the agent bank formation company didn't suggest up-front. Once your account is finally operational then you can look forward to transactions being black-holed for weeks at a time due to black-ops anti-fraud (this isn't related to CC/chargeback fraud, Im talking wire transfers etc...) screening and your account relationship manager being powerless to intervene. Then finally they can close your account at any time without any reason, and for those risky non-resident business accounts, particularly those that aren't generating heavy fees then its something that would be a regular worry to me.
You must have a very good reasons for desiring a US company and thus a plane trip to open an account shouldn't be a big issue, hopefully this isn't for something as silly as a merchant account with better rates.MattF - Since the start..
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04-26-2016, 05:10 PM #7Web Hosting Master
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Bank of America will open a checking account online.
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04-26-2016, 05:27 PM #8Junior Guru Wannabe
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I'm not sure, but I think that Stripe has some kind of setup where they'll get you a US bank account. Don't quote me on it though
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04-26-2016, 06:07 PM #9Web Hosting Guru
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04-27-2016, 05:44 AM #10Web Hosting Guru
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04-28-2016, 04:14 AM #11Web Hosting Guru
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As I know you should have an SSN !
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04-28-2016, 05:43 AM #12Junior Guru Wannabe
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You could try with a more global bank, US based, who have branches in your country of residence or in a country you can easily get to. I don't think you have any chance of opening an account without a visit in person for them to verify your identity.
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04-28-2016, 05:18 PM #14Aspiring Evangelist
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You can probably find a bank that will do this. I googled "foreign corporation US bank account" and there seem to be some banks who want this business. You will probably need to have all of the documents "notarized" with the "notary" at the US consulate in your country. Be aware that a "notary" in the US is absolutely nothing like a notary in other countries. In the US, it is someone who certifies that a signature is valid and made by the person signing, and it probably will cost under $75 at the consulate for a set of documents.
You will need a US taxpayer identification number for the corporation (not for you), which you obtain by filing a form with the IRS. I presume you have a US address with your registered agent. I don't know if you can use their phone number, so OOMA is a good choice for a cheap VOIP phone with US number.
A bank who wants your business will tell you what you need to do.
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I'm guessing you haven't seen this: https://stripe.com/atlas
Maybe form a new corporation through them. They will open the bank account for you as well. Pretty interesting....coloAZ - Colocation and Dedicated Servers
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Most, if not all of the banks, will accept a Business License, and an EIN to open, idk about the minimum deposit, as each are different.
To open the account you need a valid govt ID, Visa, Passport, or Drivers License.
Your best bet is to call and ask, each bank regarding their terms.
Other options are attaching PayPal, or "wire" your funds internationally once the account is setup.
But yeah, call the banks, and ask.
EDIT: link / https://www.wellsfargocommunity.com/thread/5206
EDIT: Visa Waiver: not sure what country you are, but some can apply for the waiver: https://travel.state.gov/content/vis...r-program.html and just fly in and fly out.Last edited by SkunkEyes; 04-30-2016 at 07:49 PM.
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09-13-2016, 02:39 AM #23server automation specialist
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Interesting indeed. They dont do LLC at the moment though. We just opened our LLC in Delaware and had to go in person to open an account with Bank of America. We were exhibiting at the Hostingcon 2016 at NewOrleans so were able to open the bank account while we were in the USA. Overall, it took just 2 hours to open the bank account. The safest and reliable way would be to visit a bank in person even if you have to get a visa.
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