PPF Banka (Czech Republic)

PPF banka a.s. is an integral part of PPF Group, the financial and investment group. The bank focuses on providing financial, investment and consultancy services to selected clients, as well as private banking services. PPF banka was founded in 1992 as Royal Banka CS, a.s. Since 2003 the bank has been fully integrated into PPF Group, and in 2004 it adopted a new name, PPF banka a.s. PPF banka’s clients include financial institutions, Czech medium and large enterprises and municipal organisations. PPF banka acts as PPF Group’s central treasury bank, conducting international payment operations for companies within PPF Group as well as underwriting and other investment services such as brokering finance in the capital markets.  
WHAT PPF BANKA OFFERS:
    • Full range of banking services.
    • Current accounts in CZK and all major currencies.
    • Term deposits and Depository bills.
    • Domestic and foreign payment system.
    • Cash operations.
    • Documentary operations.
    • Safe deposit boxes.
    • Internet banking.
    • MasterCard debit cards.
    • Credit transactions.
    • Capital and monetary market services.
    • Customer support in Czech, German, English, Russian.
The approximate timeframe for account allocation from 5 to 7 business days receipt of the original documents by the bank.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL ACCOUNT SET UP WITH PPF BANKA:
  • Personal presence is not required.
  • Minimum balance is not required
  • Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 5 - 7 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OPENING OF A PERSONAL BANK ACCOUNT:
  • 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
PLEASE NOTE: Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CORPORATE ACCOUNT SET UP WITH PPF BANKA
  • Personal presence is not required.
  • No initial deposit required.
  • Account opening timeframe. The account will be activated within 5 - 7 business days, upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED For the Company: A set of legalized company documents consisting of:
  • 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)
For each director, shareholder, secretary, authorised signatory and ultimate beneficial owner:
  • 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
For each corporate officer (Where the company directors or shareholders are legal entities), please provide: A set of legalized company documents consisting of:
  • 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
First you have to know the banks website: https://www.ppfbanka.cz/ How to open the account: Personal: Please contact the bank via phone or E-Mail with the wish to open an account:

Head of Private Banking

Evropská 2690/17 160 41 Praha 6 Czech Republic Phone: (+420) 224 175 788 Fax: (+420) 224 175 980 vbozdech(at)ppfbanka.cz
Corporate:

Regional Manager Private Banking for Business Clients

Evropská 2690/17 160 41 Praha 6 Czech Republic Phone: (+420) 224 175 967 Fax: (+420) 224 175 980 E-Mail: [email protected]
The bank will answer you in about 3 working days and will tell you how to proceed. 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.