Abstract — Dubai/Abu Dhabi success is not a license; it’s a functioning payments & treasury stack. Here’s the consultant brief that gets you there.
Snapshot
- Scope: Bank selection, multicurrency, payments, cards, FX, trade, limits.
- Deliverables: Pre-screen pack, treasury policy, platform integration, attestation templates.
- Timeline: 2–6 weeks typical; staged limits after go-live.
- Fee: Project + monthly support; FX margins negotiated.
Design first
Map pay-in/pay-out lanes, currencies, and counterparties. Decide EMI vs bank vs both. Put narratives on high-risk flows (crypto-adjacent, sanctioned corridors).
Execution
Parallel tracks: KYC, platform setup, and risk controls (velocity, sanctions screening). Use a treasury dashboard for balances, exposures, and breaches.
Red flags
“No-visit guaranteed,” “same-day limits,” or ignoring corporate tax/qualifying income.
FAQs
- Can free-zone entities bank easily? With substance and clear flows—yes.
- Credit cards for OpCos? Possible; depends on limits and collateral.
Editor’s Note: The bank account is step one; the operating model is the product.
Tags: Directory, UAE, Banking, Treasury