Publications
04.12.2023, 14:38
For whom is it easier to open a bank account abroad: a startup or an existing business?
Which companies are easier to open an account - startups with zero business history or existing businesses? And what steps need to be taken to ensure that the bank has a positive perception of your company's profile, regardless of previous history? Let's explore these questions with Antwort Law.
27.11.2023, 15:56
What is the difference between passive and active companies?
Suppose you have opened a foreign account for a company or are in the process of opening one. In that case, you have probably encountered questions in the questionnaire about its international classification: financial/non-financial, passive/active. It is no coincidence that these criteria are included in the questionnaire, as they significantly affect your tax bill.
23.11.2023, 15:33
Banks now monitor you on the internet
Banks now monitor you on the internet. But how and why? How to successful passage through the adverse media screening.
22.11.2023, 15:31
What are you actually paying for when you buy a nominal service?
In our article, we share what to pay attention to when choosing a business provider, how to avoid risks, protect your business, and use the nominal service to maximum advantage.
16.11.2023, 08:00
Top 4 reasons for closing a corporate bank account immediately after opening
Imagine this: you have done a lot of work and successfully opened a corporate account in a foreign bank. And then your brand new account in a foreign bank is blocked and closed! Is this possible, or is such a scenario just a horror story for a business that dares to start working abroad?
03.11.2023, 14:25
Is Singapore the best alternative to the UAE for setting up a company?
Singapore, though distant, holds its allure – is it worth registering a company in this country today?
31.10.2023, 08:13
Top 3 strangest questions from the bank that we encountered
Over 8 years of working with accounts abroad, Antwort Law is accustomed to the most non-standard questions from banks. It's hard to surprise us, but the next three requests did it.
24.10.2023, 07:38
The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages. How will it affect the operations of European digital platforms?
In 2022, the European Parliament adopted the Directive on Adequate Minimum Wage, which is intended to facilitate the establishment of a legislative minimum wage level in all EU member states. Thanks to this document, by 2024, all workers in the European Union should receive a fair and adequate wage regardless of their place of residence.
16.10.2023, 16:42
How to confirm the source of funds for a bank?
We will talk about a very important requirement that everyone who will open or use accounts abroad will probably encounter, namely confirmation of funds’ source you will deposit into the account.
06.10.2023, 10:53
2 universal tips for opening a foreign bank account for a company
When a company considers opening an overseas account, it faces several complex questions. What security policy features should be known in advance? How can one strengthen their application for a positive decision? What factors influence the overall process?