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What will a UAE bank ask a new DMCC company for?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

The trade licence, memorandum and articles, share certificate, office lease or flexi-desk agreement, and the owners' passports. Most banks also want at least one signatory with a UAE residence visa and Emirates ID, plus contracts or invoices that show real business. A company that has only just been licensed should expect questions about expected turnover and counterparties.

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