US DOLLAR OFFSHORE BANK ACCOUNT IN BELIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR
AN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY (IBC)
and PERSONAL & JOINT PERSONAL ACCOUNTS
DOCUMENTS required for all Signatories and Directors
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Color Copy of Passport (Notarized in English)
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Two Recent/Original Bank Reference Letters with a relationship of 2 yrs. plus, also to be included in letter is length of relationship, nature of business and average balances for all Signatories (If two bank references are not available, a letter of reference from your Attorney or CPA would be acceptable in lieu of the second bank reference. Request Sample Letter.) All References are verified by the bank.
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Full address, telephone, fax, email and website address if applicable.
DOCUMENTS required for Corporate Accounts
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IBC Certificate of Incorporation
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Memorandum and Articles of Association
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Certificate of Good Standing (If Company is older than 1 yr.)
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Resolution of Directors and Officers and Register of Directors
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Copy of Share Certificate (s) and Share Register
Note: If Company is registered in another Jurisdiction, all documents must be notarized)
BANK FORMS
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Application forms/Bank Mandate/Signature Cards
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Operation and Verification of Account Agreement
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Banking and Signing Resolution of Directors
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Anticipated Activity for New Accounts Form giving details on business activity
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Declaration of Source of Funds/Support documents may be requested
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Indemnity for Verbal/Fax/Email Instructions
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Online Banking Application
Note: Signatures on bank application forms must correspond with that in passport.
DEPOSITS & FEES REQUIRED
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Initial Deposit to open Account and to be maintained at all times
US$1,000.
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Cost of Processing Bank Application
$350.
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Administrative Costs (estimate) including
Telephone, Fax, Photocopy & Courier
$100.
TOTAL COST
$450.
OPTIONAL SERVICES
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+Annual Cost of Nominee Director Services with Indemnity
$500.00
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+Annual Cost of Signatory to the Account
$500.00
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Annual Cost of Deposits, Disbursements and Transfers
$250.00
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Annual Cost of monthly reconciliation and forwarding of accounts
$250.00
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Annual Cost of Mail Forwarding Services Fees
$165.00
Plus Deposit to defray expenses
$ 50.00
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Introduction to Offshore Banks
$200.00
Note: These services are only available at the anniversary date of the company.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Maximum CASH Deposit of $10,000. during calendar year
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CASH transactions limited to $1,000. per day at minimum fee of $30. or 3% whichever is greater
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International Visa or MasterCard Credit Cards
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International Debit Cards and Prepaid Debit Cards
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Certificate of Deposits with attractive interest rates starting at US $25,000. Interest Rate depends on amount of funds and time period. Present Rates range from 2.75% to 5.75% (Call for updated rates)
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Wire transfer services at $70.00 for the U.S.A. and $80.00 for other countries
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Online Banking Services available
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Services include Banker’s Checks, Standing Orders, Direct Debits, etc. (No Check Books)
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Monthly Statements available for $5.00 each
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Fee of $50. charged for cancellation of accounts within 3 months