Choice Bank (Belize)
Choice Bank is chartered under the International Banking Act of 1996, which allows international business with non-resident personal and corporation clientele. The Bank may also deal with resident companies operating in the Export Processing and Commercial Free Zones.
Choice Bank Accounts are not subject to local taxes or exchange restrictions and funds in foreign currencies are transferred freely with no conversion to Belize dollars required.
The Central Bank of Belize monitors and regulates Choice Bank’s business, strict adherence to capital adequacy and liquidity levels are required, ensuring compliance with internationally accepted best practices in global banking.
WHAT CHOICE BANK OFFERS:
- Personal and Corporate accounts
- Full Internet banking
- Phone banking
- Prepaid Master Card in USD
- Accounts in GBP, USD, EUR, CHF, CAD
- Merchant services
- Co-branded Cards
- The approximate timeframe for account allocation is 7 to 10 days after the original documents have been received by the bank.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL ACCOUNT SET UP WITH CHOICE BANK:
- Personal presence is not required
- Minimum balance USD 1,000
- Initial deposit USD 1,000
- Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 7 - 10 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
- Notarized copy of valid passport.
- The passport must be signed and signature must match the signature in the application form.
- The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
- Original or notarized copy of utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
- Original or notarized copy of Lawyer's/Banker's/Accountant's reference letter dated within 3 months.
- Personal CV
REQUIREMENTS FOR CORPORATE ACCOUNT SET UP WITH CHOICE BANK:
- Personal presence is not required
- The minimum deposit and the minimum balance ofUS$50,000 for the establishment of all new US accounts, and US$10,000 equivalent for all other currencies.
- Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 7 - 10 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Associations
- Documents confirming the appointment of company directors and secretary (if any)
- document confirming the location of the registered office
- Share Certificate(s)
- Certificate of Good Standing if the company is more than 12 months old
- Copy of the Corporate Structure, identifying the ultimate beneficial owner(s)
- Valid License (if applicable)
- Notarized copy of valid passport. The passport must be signed and signature must match the signature in the application form. The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
- Original or notarized copy of utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
- Original or notarized copy of Lawyer's/Banker's/Accountant's reference letter, dated within 3 months
- Power of Attorney (where applicable)
- Personal CV
- Copy of constitutional documents (Certificate of Incorporation, Articles, etc.).
- Copy of Corporate Register (which shall include Register of Shareholders, Directors and Secretary).
- Copy of the Corporate Structure.
- Certificate of Good Standing.
First you have to know the banks website: http://www.choicebankltd.com
How to open the account:
Please click on the apply button and follow the instructions from the bank here:
http://www.choicebankltd.com/about-us/create-an-account/
After you returned the application forms with all necessary documents back to the bank, your account is set up after further 5-7 working days and you will get the access data by post delivered.
Your new Offshore bank account is from then on fully usable.
Important notes:
If the account opening documents provided are incomplete, unverified or are not clear they may have to request further information, documents or clarification from you before they can open your account.
As part of the process you will need to send personal information. It’s very important that you use real information. Don’t try to use questionable data. If you have some problem or a specific question the best is to contact them directly and let them know so they can help you.
For further questions regarding your account opening we ask you to contact the customer care center directly of the bank via:
Tel: 011.501.223.6850
E-Mail: [email protected]