What you get
A genuine US account. No US entity required.
Why Dubai & DIFC companies come to us
- Nearly all traditional UAE banks (Emirates NBD, FAB, RAKBANK) require at least one UAE-resident signatory holding an Emirates ID — excluding non-resident owners
- Non-residents face AED 10,000–50,000 minimum balance requirements and opening fees up to AED 5,000
- UAE bank compliance checks take 2–4 weeks with high rejection rates for non-resident DIFC/free zone companies
- Mercury explicitly excludes Dubai Free Zone and other UAE free zone structures — mainland UAE only
- Brex refuses all non-US incorporated entities regardless of UAE structure
Frequently asked
Can a Dubai & DIFC Free Zone Company open a USD bank account without a US entity?
Yes. Hollis & Co. provides USD business banking directly to Dubai & DIFC-incorporated companies. No US LLC or C-Corp is required. You receive a genuine US account number and routing number, full ACH and Fedwire access, and FDIC-insured deposits
Why can't my Dubai & DIFC company use Mercury or Brex?
Mercury requires a US-registered entity and excludes founders from 36+ countries. Brex explicitly prohibits all companies incorporated outside the United States. Neither is available to Dubai & DIFC-incorporated entities. Hollis & Co. is purpose-built for international companies like yours.
Are deposits FDIC insured?
Yes. All deposits are FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per depositor.
What documents do I need to open an account?
Typically: certificate of incorporation, register of directors and shareholders, government-issued ID for all beneficial owners, and proof of address. We will guide you through the full document checklist during onboarding.
Compliance & regulatory
Hollis & Co. supports Dubai & DIFC companies navigating FATCA, CRS, AML/KYC, and beneficial ownership requirements. Our compliance team works with you to ensure your account opening documentation meets all applicable standards.
- DFSA regulated USD account DIFC company
- ADGM company USD banking account
- UAE free zone company FATF compliant USD account
- Dubai company source of funds documentation USD account
- AML KYC UAE free zone company banking
- DIFC company non-resident director USD account