Al Salam Bank (ASBS)

FACTS & INFO

• Requirements

  REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNT SETUP:

  • Personal presence is not required
  • Minimum deposit and minimum balance requirements of US$25,000
  • The account will be activated within 7-10 business days (upon receipt by the bank of all duly completed forms and relevant information)

  Please Note: Online activities are not accepted.

  DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

  For the Company:

  A set of legalised company documents consisting of:

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Memorandum and articles of association
  • 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 a valid passport. The passport must be signed and the signature must match the signature in the application form. The photograph must be clear and of good quality.
  • Original or notarized copy of a utility bill / bank statement dated within 3 months as verification of residential address.
  • Original or notarized copy of a bank/accountants 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 legalised company documents consisting of:

  • Copies of constitutional documents (certificate of incorporation, articles, etc.).
  • Copy of the corporate register (which shall include register of shareholders, directors and secretary).
  • Copy of the corporate structure.
  • Certificate of good standing.

  Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

  Once all documentation is available please email electronic copies to our representative for review; incomplete or unexecuted forms can create delays in the account opening process.

  IMPORTANT NOTE: LICENSABLE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

  If you conduct any activity without the required license or authorisation granted by a relevant authority in any jurisdiction, New Company will not be able to assist you with the company formation or bank account opening related to such unlicensed activity.

  Licensable activities include, but are not limited to: provision of financial services involving trading/brokerage in foreign exchange, financial and commodity-based derivative instruments and other securities; offering investment advice to public; insurance and banking; operation and administration of collective investment schemes and mutual funds; payment processing services; money exchange, money transmission or money brokering; asset management; safe custody services; gaming, gambling and lotteries.

  Please contact us if you need assistance in the licensing of your financial, Forex brokerage or gambling company.

  SHIPPING COSTS

  Shipping of corporate documents or banking kits to your destination requires an extra charge and will be automatically added to your order during checkout. Shipping costs for international courier services are set automatically depending on geographic zones.

• About the Bank

  BMI Offshore (BMIO) was first registered in Seychelles in July 2008 as a joint venture between BMI Bank in Bahrain, and the Seychelles-based bank Nouvobanq. After the bank's reorganisation, the Al Salam Bank of Bahrain (ASBB) acquired BMIO's shares in 2014. In May 2015, the Central Bank of Seychelles approved the rebranding, and Al Salam Bank Seychelles (ASBS) was born.

  The bank resumed regular operations after being acquired by a new joint venture between ASBB, as a 70% shareholder, and the Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF), as a 30% shareholder, with a total paid-up capital of US$4.8m (SR63.9m). The majority shareholder, ASBB, is a leading full serviced commercial bank offering Shari’a-compliant products, and is headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Bahrain-based bank was established in 2006 with a paid up capital of US$318m (SR4.2bn).

  ASBS bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Seychelles and licensed to conduct offshore banking business for both corporate and private customers around the world. The license to conduct offshore banking business is only the second such license issued by the Central Bank of Seychelles in the last 7 years.

  The Bank of Baroda is ASBS's foreign correspondent bank through its branches in New York, London and Frankfurt (for USD, GBP and EUR currency transfers respectively).

  ASBS Bank currently offers its customers a wide range of products and services, including current and term deposit accounts, internet banking, and personal relationship management.

• Facilities

  WHAT ASBS BANK OFFERS:

  • Personal and corporate accounts
  • View access internet banking
  • Debit Visa card in EUR and USD
  • Accounts in GBP, USD and EUR
  • No fees for inward transfers and competitively priced transfer charges
  • Free monthly or quarterly bank statements
  • Customer support in English and French
  • Shari'a-compliant financial products and services

  BANK TARIFFS AND CHARGES

  Al Salam Bank Seychelles can be considered as a medium-cost bank with respect to incoming/outgoing payments and account maintenance. Depending on the amount of transfer and date, the incoming and outgoing charges will vary from US$50 to US$150, as well as correspondent charges. The monthly account maintenance fee is US$20.

  PLEASE NOTE: Bank tariffs may be changed anytime at the sole discretion of the bank. Therefore, we suggest that you contact us or visit the bank’s website for updated details on specific fees and charges.

  The Starting Business professional service fee for the assistance of bank account opening does not include any bank charges and commissions, account maintenance fees, transaction fees, initial deposit, or minimum balance.