company in Kazakhstan, russian UBO needs SEPA SWIFT bank account

[MessageInABottle]

Hi,

I was born in Ukraine and lived in Russia. Thats why I have russian‌ citizenship. I have a ukrainian wife and parents. Due to the recent events I was‍ forced to leave Russia and migrated to Kazakhstan. I had a company in russia, wich⁠ became unoperable due to sanctions, thus I reopened the company in Kazhastan.

I need a⁤ business SEPA account for this new company, an you recommend a service that works with⁣ companies from Kazakhstan and UBOs with russian passport?

thank you

 

[GlobalConsult]

Did you oversleep what happened the last few days? The whole world has sanctioned Russia.‌

No one cares where you were born, only what nationality you have. So Russian =‍ NO ENTRY into the EU!

 

[Sols]

Unless you have a very attractive business, your chances are probably very slim at the‌ moment with EU based EMIs (and probably zero chance with regular banks).

You can try‍ Collect&Pay. They are based in Kazakhstan and last time I checked, they provide SEPA IBAN⁠ through an intermediary. COLLECT&PAY - Collect Wisely & Pay Safely

 

[avalanche]

bulls**t, there are banks in⁠ Europe that still consider opening accounts for Russians.

 

[MessageInABottle]

Thank you for your answers first of all,

@Sols Im checking and registering on Collect‌ and pay atm. wish me luck and thanks

@avalanche Could you be more specific? I‍ cant find an option to message you directly. This would be life-saving!

@GlobalConsult yes. for⁠ example paysera, doesnt even care that I have a permanent residence and live in kazakhstan,⁤ simply because I have russian passport they denied registration.
and as you said yes, noone⁣ cares about where I was born or If my wife is ukrainian, or that my⁢ parents are ukrainian and are still there. and all of this is dedicated to help︀ them further. but thats why Im here and ask you guys.

 

[JamesDonkey]

Gibberish from a fear-mongerer.

What whole world? There're 250 countries in the world, and barely 20% of them have sanctioned⁠ some russian *officials* (48 or so countries), and even a handful of them have banned⁤ russian residents from banking and visa. Not even cititzens, but residents.

 

[Golden Fleece]

Is there some‍ reason that you cannot use the passport of your Ukrainian wife to open an account,⁠ perhaps after officially making her a director or a co-owner in the business?

Typically, you⁤ would try to avoid doing that, but these are unusual circumstances where your livelihood might⁣ be at stake. Or did you both renounce your Ukrainian citizenship when you became Russian⁢ citizens?

 

[MessageInABottle]

@Golden Fleece this is a great idea, I will think about it. But dont they‌ ask documents of ALL UBOs so even if she would represent the company wont I‍ be forrced to mention myself and thus the russian passport again? But great idea for⁠ future endeavors.

@JamesDonkey Yeah I already started looking for countries that didnt do or only⁤ minor sanctions. and Hoped that in these countries I might have a higher chance to⁣ open a business bank account with the kazakh org / ru passport combo.

Thanks again⁢

 

[Clearsky Network]

Consider opening a company and bank account in Serbia. They dont have any issues with‌ Russians or Ukrainians. keep in mind its not cheap

 

[Paul Tudor Jones]

GSL may be able to help you. I haven't worked with them but I have‌ heard only good things and their business is doing exactly that- helping people from CIS‍ countries open bank accounts.

 

[Clearsky Network]

Can you advise which⁠ bank is that?

 

[EliasIT]

Yeah which bank is it?

 

[Sols]

GSL is a service provider, not a bank.

 

[Paul Tudor Jones]

As @Sols said they are a service provider, not a bank. I don't know if I'm allowed to‌ post links here so just google "GSL offshore banking" and you'll find a whole list‍ of banks they work with.

 

[Clearsky Network]

I have contacted them, they want 500 EUR only for pre-approval of the business activity.⁤

 

[Paul Tudor Jones]

I guess you can also contact every bank on the‍ list they publish and try your luck.