Hannah Mejorada
Last updated: December 5, 2023
Whether you’re looking to open a personal bank account or a business bank account, the process for obtaining a bank account in St. Kitts is quite simple. You’ll need to submit a few documents via mail, but the rest of the process can be done entirely online. There are many types of accounts that can be opened, and each account has a plethora of banking capabilities.
As an individual, you’ll have access to world-renowned banks such as St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, The Bank of Nevis, and Hamilton Reserve Bank. These are some of the most reputable banks in the area offering a variety of services. Services available to individuals are vast; accounts can be opened in a foreign currency, for the purpose of remote asset management, brokerage services, and everything in between.
To open an individual banking account with one of the major banks in St. Kitts and Nevis, the required documents are:
Once your documents are prepared, the bank will usually process everything within 10 days. Once approved, transferring the minimum amount required will finalize your bank account and grant access to online banking services.
Opening a business or corporate account in St. Kitts and Nevis can have financial benefits for your business and the process is fairly simple. In addition to the documents listed above for each signatory and beneficiary, the following will be required for business bank accounts:
Keep in mind that banks reserve the right to request additional documents during the application process including but not limited to a business plan, invoices, and existing client contracts. If you conduct business in a language other than English, your documents might need to be translated to English.
At Global Residence Index, we help our clients open bank accounts, open businesses, and obtain second passports through the Saint Kitts & Nevis citizenship by investment program.
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