I tried both places for some month ago, US was declined right away. I made some research on the more shady options to get a US account but don't wanted to proceed..Btw, does anyone has experience in opening a remote bank account in UK or US within the last couple of years?
I tried both places for some month ago, US was declined right away. I made some research on the more shady options to get a US account but don't wanted to proceed..
The UK requires a personal visit. I have a lawyer in the UK who took me to Barclays bank London where I got an account which I'm not using much only for testing purpose.
Forget the US focus on UK just consider personal visit. Otherwise you need some service like stripe.com/atlas that claim they can open real USA bank accounts for their clients.Btw, does anyone has experience in opening a remote bank account in UK or US within the last couple of years?
The Internet is full if people like your "guy" I have tried many services, many of your guys! and many alternatives to get a US bank account 0 result only huge expenses so far!Did you contact the US banks directly or via an agent? Because I have a agent that claims he can get a remote bank opening for me in the US but another guy that helps me out is skeptical to it.
The Internet is full if people like your "guy" I have tried many services, many of your guys! and many alternatives to get a US bank account 0 result only huge expenses so far!
When working with different companies in the US a lot times you will be asked for you Tax ID where you can use your EIN number. A lot of people who are outside of US were concerned about this in my my Shopify thread so here is how to get yours but this method will work for anyone who needs an EIN number. Here is a step by step guide on how you can get yours.
For NON-US people, a TIN may be an EIN (for individuals and businesses) or an ITIN (for individuals only).
An EIN may be obtained by filing IRS Form SS-4, (Application for Employer Identification Number).
The application may be completed over the telephone by calling 001-267-941-1099 or by fax ( approximately 4 business days) and by mail (approximately 4 weeks).
Before you call IRS, make sure you have all the preparation you need:
Have a pen and paper
Filled SS4 form
All the info and correctly spelled:
Your sole proprietor business /your full name
Your Tax File Number
Your full address,
Your city
Your postal code
Your country
Make sure if you have “-“ , “/” to spell it correctly
Questions on the call:
Do you have a fax machine?
Where are you calling from?
What is your name, business name, mailing address?
Where is your business based?
What is the nature of your business?
Have you applied for an EIN before?
Do you have an ITIN?
Will you be using any US employees in the next 12 months?
STEP-BY-STEP
1. Download SS4 from the IRS website:-
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf
2. Download instructions on how to fill in SS4 from the IRS website:-
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iss4.pdf
3. Read the instructions carefully and fill in the SS4 form
4. Phone the IRS (Department for international issues) on this number 00 - 1-267-941-1099
Write down the name of the IRS person
Example call:
Hi I am calling from ……
I am ….. and I am the sole proprietor of my own business.
I am an entrepreneur – I am using Shopify to sell my products online
I would like to ask if I can get an EIN number for work done in the USA
which is also required by Shopify. I have no fax machine so I would like
to make the application by phone.
5. Go through the SS4 form with the IRS person
After filling the SS4 form, the IRS person will give you a 9 digit EIN number.
Make sure you WRITE IT DOWN!
The paperwork with your EIN NUMBER will arrive in about one month later.
See if everything is OK with the papers and if not you have an option to correct and send them back to IRS for correction.
6. Make copies of your SS4 and EIN paperwork to keep for your records.
7. Use the EIN number where ever you may need it
This is a pretty bad situation that they brought you into. Are you still dealing with theseI have tried a registered agent from the UAE and it was a scam. It was Sfm offshore. I contacted the investment board of Dubai and while they mentioned they looked after financial issues they told me to contact the Police. I had to report in arabic and i gave up.
I simply don't believe any longer that someone is able to help you open a US bank account unless you are an US citizens, only possible options I have seen and read about is stripe.com/atlas but there are strings attached.Thanks, that's very good knowledge to have.
I don't mind visiting the US either though to open a bank account in person if it can be done for a foreigner from a reputable country.
I simply don't believe any longer that someone is able to help you open a US bank account unless you are an US citizens, only possible options I have seen and read about is stripe.com/atlas but there are strings attached.
I simply don't believe any longer that someone is able to help you open a US bank account unless you are an US citizens, only possible options I have seen and read about is stripe.com/atlas but there are strings attached.
Hey,
Currently in Dubai setting everything up. Will have a update on the US bank account within a month I asume but I have paid a agent to help me out with this.
Everything in Dubai should be done within a couple of weeks then I just need to wait for the US bank account. I will write a little summary about everything when it's done.
Interesting, would like to know a status tooHey,
Currently in Dubai setting everything up. Will have a update on the US bank account within a month I asume but I have paid a agent to help me out with this.
Everything in Dubai should be done within a couple of weeks then I just need to wait for the US bank account. I will write a little summary about everything when it's done.
What strings attached? Any details?
Do you have any estimate or figure how much the UAE formation did cost you in the end?
Wow, you are serious with your business when you spend that much money on the setup! Will be waiting to read your review / update to this thread
Great to share your information, thanks. Actually it make sense to get a VISA for another country to avoid to pay tax locally. However, is that not requiring you to stay out of your own country for at least 181 days?
Hello,
Anyone try to open in dubai/uae ???
Thank guys.
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