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banking a/c for offshore company ??

Post by fx8fx » Sun, 08 Jan 2006 8:14 pm

is there any bank can open a/c for offshore company such as US firm ?

is there any bank can open a/c for visitors ?( no working permit )



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Post by Matney » Sun, 08 Jan 2006 9:29 pm

I can't honest answer first question, but I would assume no.
In order to open any account here in Singapore you must have your employment pass, not even a letter from employer will do. If I am wrong, someone else will correct me I'm sure.

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Post by Strong Eagle » Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:10 pm

I know UOB will open an account for someone without a work permit or EP. You will need a letter of introduction from someone who already has an account at the bank, and a local address for statement purposes. Otherwise, it is a piece of cake.

Most any bank that is international (Stan Chart, UOB, Citibank, HSBC, etc) can assist you with offshore accounts. Big exception will be Malaysia due to currency controls.

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Post by fx8fx » Sun, 15 Jan 2006 3:40 pm

but looks like there is no transparent info on their site , while hk 's banks have more info , such as HSBC hk.

Strong Eagle , do you have any bankers' contact info ?

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Post by Strong Eagle » Mon, 16 Jan 2006 9:18 am

fx8fx wrote:but looks like there is no transparent info on their site , while hk 's banks have more info , such as HSBC hk.

Strong Eagle , do you have any bankers' contact info ?

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Sorry, no contacts. For the private account I just walked in, asked what would be needed, then showed up with the man and the documents (including the letter of introduction from my company).

I think you can just call or walk in to a main branch (like UOB on Boat Key) and get the details.

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Post by fx8fx » Mon, 16 Jan 2006 3:14 pm

tks a lot :) SE

I'm not at SG now, have to use email to catch such bankers :)

any bankers in this forum :o help

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Post by bennisan » Sun, 05 Mar 2006 9:22 am

Hi Fx,

Pls check your email. Have pm you.

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