UK business bank account
for non-residents

Opening a bank account in the UK as a non-resident is a good way to win the trust of customers, but it can be a complex process. If you’re not sure where to start, you can rely on Leadforce to help you. A business bank account adds credibility to your company and enables you to handle local transactions at a lower cost.

To open a UK business account, you’ll need all the details gained through your Companies House registration (whether you’ve registered a new business or registered as an overseas company) and personal identification for named account holders.

Why Non-residents find it difficult to Open a UK Business Bank Account?

Regulators impose strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations to verify the identities of those applying for bank accounts to prevent fraud. For UK high street banks, it is time-consuming to run background, credit checks and politically exposed persons (PEP) checks on directors residing outside the UK. So, the majority of banks, including HSBC, Natwest and Barclays, either do not offer business bank accounts for non-UK residents or make the process difficult. Leadforce offers solutions if you're looking to open a bank account in the UK as a non-resident.