UK Account Whilst Living Abroad

woody773

I have recently incorporated a UK Company and looking to set up a bank account. Problem is I will be living in Germany for next 3 years. I still have a UK property which I am letting out. Any ideas of banks who will accept it?

colsten

Are you asking about a personal or a business account or both? Current account, savings account? Are you currently still in the UK? What did your bank say when you asked them?

jonesMUFCforever

IMO a business with an overseas address - no way.

gfplux

It is almost if not totally impossible to open a Personal Bank account in the UK after you have left the Country. If you have "recent" utility bills etc you might still manage it. I imagine you will not have those for the Company.
Good luck.
The Banks use "money landering rules" as a catch all excuse.

Ballard

I can't comment on clearing banks but I presume that you have an account with a bank in Germany. Do they have a UK office? They may be able to open an account for you.

Edit: I should have pointed out that my previous job was for the London office of an overseas bank and we had plenty of overseas customers.