Panama
Corporate Bank Accounts
We
have for our clients several choices for their corporate accounts
but we only go to explain the Basic Corporate Account.
All accounts are set up through our correspondent banks or brokerage
firms. We have done extensive research to ensure that the recommended
financial institutions are secure. Most clients need a corporate
account for their corporation (or Foundation), otherwise the entity
is generally useless for achieving their objectives. The type of
account of your choice is essential for achieving your objectives,
so we have provided a variety of account types to choose from. If
you would like to set up an account through any particular bank
or brokerage firm that we do not currently deal with, we can also
assist you for a extra set up fee.
Basic Corporate Bank Account
- Documentation requirements are subject to change
without notice.
- Brokerage firms may require other documentation.
Set Up Fees: A
Basic Corporate Brokerage Account introduction to a recommended
brokerage firm is included at no additional cost with the purchase
of a corporation (or foundation) package. Otherwise, if purchasing
the account by itself, the introduction and processing account set
up fee is US$500.
About
the recommended Brokerage Firm: Basic corporate brokerage
accounts are set up through our recommended brokerage firm in Panama
City, Republic of Panama. The brokerage firm is located in Panama
and is a National Securities Commission registered, licensed and
insured international firm. All securities and cash deposits are
held in custody by one of the largest international securities clearing
firms in the world.
The
brokers / financial advisors are all English/Spanish speaking, National
Securities Commission registered, they mainly trade on the US and
Canadian stock exchanges (NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, Toronto, etc.), however
they can buy or sell securities on most major exchanges around the
globe. They are licensed brokers who can provide you with complete
assistance for investing in mutual funds, stocks, bonds, money markets,
etc.
Currency:
Any transfers received in other currencies will be immediately
converted to USD prior to entering the account. You may deposit
either USD or Euro´s to the brokerage account. Once the account
is funded, you may convert your USD or Euro´s to any other
major currency, so in effect, the brokerage account is a multi-currency
account.
Trade Fees: Vary depending on the type of security traded,
trade amount, and the stock exchange traded on. We cannot provide
a fees list for trade fees since it varies so much from one market
to another, however, we can say that trade fees are about the same
as any full service broker. Full service brokers normally charge
a small percentage (about 0.5%) of the trade instead of a standard
fee. However, when purchasing no-load mutual funds, the fund company
will generally cover the trade fee.
Internet
Access: Internet access is provided so you can access your
corporate account information online using a secured password and
user ID.
Debit
Card: The Corporate Cirrus Debit Card is offered as an
optional service for those clients who need access to funds via
ATM´s globally. The recommended brokerage firms annual fee
for the Corporate Cirrus Debit Card is US$250. The cost to send
you the card via courier is US$50. The cost to fund the debit card
account from the brokerage account is approximately US$50, depending
on the amount transferred to the debit card account. Once the debit
card account is funded, you may withdraw funds from ATM´s
around the world, up to US$10,000 per day.
Documentation Requirements for each signatory:
1.
Photocopy of Passport. The photocopy of passport should
include the photo of the person, the personal details (name, date
of birth, passport number, etc.), and the signature. The photocopy
should be clear and legible.
2.
Proof of Address. A utility bill, phone bill, insurance
bill, bank statement, or any bill or statement showing your physical
address its enough. If you wish to be the signatory on the account,
then you must also sign the account applications. As signatory,
you can use the Debit Card, place trades, make wire transfers and
access your account on the internet
3. Financial Reference Letter. - Sample
of Financial Reference Letter - The financial reference
letter can be from any established bank, brokerage firm, or credit
union. The letter should be on the financial institutions letterhead,
and should include the signature of an official, and the contact
information (address, telephone, fax, email, etc.). There is no
specific format that the reference letter must be written in, however,
we have provided an example below for your reference.
4.
Personal or Professional Reference Letter. - Sample
of Financial Reference Letter - The personal or professional
reference letter can be from any friend, business associate, attorney,
accountant, or any company you deal with personally or professionally.
If from a professional or company, the letter should be on letterhead,
and should include the signature of the representative issuing the
letter, and the contact information like address, email, telephone,
fax, etc.
Minimum
Deposit Requirement: The minimum for openning the account
is US$5000, which should be made by wire transfer USD check. The
brokerage firm will forward you an introductory email providing
the check deposit and wire transfer instructions once the account
is set up and initially funded.
Nominee Signatory Services: We recommended brokerage firm
for this clients that prefered your anonimity and privacity, we
offer nominee signatory services for additional confidentiality.
In this case, we will provide one of our nominee directors as signatory
for your corporate account. When you need to execute a transaction
through your corporate account, you simply contact us with your
request, and we will process it for you. Please note that
we are not investment advisors, so we cannot provide investment
recommendations. We charge a US$1000 (or 1%, which
ever is higher) annual administration fee for nominee signatory
services.
Miscellaneous
Fees: - Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
POSI, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of the above published
fees.
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Account Opening Fee: Free w/ purchase of entity, otherwise
US$500 for the introduction and account processing.
Wire Transfer In: US$15
Wire Transfer Out: US$40 - Third party wire transfers
are permitted on a case by case basis with written request from
the signatory of account. We recommend that if you need to make
payments regularly to third parties by wire transfer, you should
set up a corporate bank account instead of (or along with) a brokerage
account.
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Internal transfers (journals) to accounts within the same institution
are permitted.
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Acceptable deposits are USD Checks (personal or bank certified or
official checks), or wire transfers. Unacceptable deposits are cash,
money orders, travelers checks, double endorsed checks, foreign
items/thrift withdrawal orders, returned checks, and third party
checks or checks referring to more than one account number.
Open
Bank Account Procedures:
1.
Fill our Order Form and submit
2. Submit the Payment - Payment can be made by
Western Union Money Transfer, Bank Wire Transfer, USD Check, or
USD International Money Order.
3. Receive Documents - Once we receive payment
for the structure, we will forward you the corporate documents and
brokerage account applications for your signature (account applications
are only included if you wish to be signatory on the account). You
should sign the account applications where indicated, and forward
them back to us along with the required documentation.
4. Account is Set Up - When we receive the signed
applications, the account applications will be completed with the
corporate information, and forwarded to the recommended brokerage
firm. The account number will generally be provided within 5 business
days from the date the documents are submitted to the recommended
brokerage firm.
5.
Begin Using Account - You will receive an email from the
recommended brokerage firm containing the complete account protocol
for making deposits, executing trades, contact information of the
brokerage firm, etc. You fund the account by check or wire transfer
to activate it, then once your account is funded, you may begin
trading.
Contact us: info@panamalegalconsultants.com
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