How is banking in Serbia, can we open an accoutn there?

[mrau]

They don't‍ want you as a non-resident customer if you don't provide what? (it seems your sentence⁠ is incomplete)

 

[totlori9]

... a good enough reason on why you want to bank with them in the‌ first place.

 

[Jav]

I have personal experience in Montenegro and can confirm it was easy to open and‌ no questions asked. There is no CRS, online banking and bank cards. Cash withdrawals with‍ no probs and transfers from companies also stress free. Its a personal account for a⁠ EU citizen.

I mean internet banking and card are available😉

 

[totlori9]

Do you mind sharing the bank name?

 

[MrTony]

Any options for remote opening for the private account (mb Skype etc)?

 

[Samuel Newman]

have you openned personal or corporate account?

it is not a problem to open personal bank account almost anywhere, you just need to⁤ visit a bank with your passport in most cases

 

[Jav]

The key is that is Europe and no CRS for now.

 

[MrTony]

Have you any suggestion for the remote opening? I read about CIM.

 

[Samuel Newman]

Yes, CIM provides remote opening, video interview is enough for them
But, you‌ will need also to send 5000 eur as an activation deposit from other account opened‍ in your name

Banks in Cyprus provide remote account opening as well

 

[MrTony]

If I have a‍ personal account in Mistertango or Payser, can I send 5000 eur from them?

 

[Samuel Newman]

have not tried it yet
but it might‍ work if the transfer is
in your name

 

[JohnLocke]

If you‍ have something to share do it here. Don't ask people to contact you in the⁠ threads, this is considered hidden advertising and will lead to warning points! Your post makes⁤ no sense at all here!

 

[Jav]

Soory than, Its CKB and I visited the office in Podgorica.

 

[totlori9]

Thanks,

That is in fact a subsidiary of OTP Bank. You said wire transfers‍ from companies were ok. Would you be as kind and let us know if by⁠ transfers from companies you mean EUR transfer from an EU company, offshore company, or Montenegro⁤ company? And would you give a rough estimate on the size of the transfers (how⁣ many figures if in EUR or something like that)?

 

[Guido]

I've been to 2 banks in Serbia back in 2017 and they welcome you with‌ a big smile but when you want to take your money out they will prevent‍ you from any action ,as you will have to present tax stamps and books audits⁠ and pay locally to authorities and eventually it's not that positive place for non-CRS /⁤ offshore banking. I don't want to mention names of banks, as it will be risky,⁣ but I believe all banks act the same. Be carefull.

 

[Jav]

OK now so after the Admin pushed me I need to share it all -‌ joking.
Its OTP at the bottom yeap Transfers were low 5 figures from EU company‍ and the cash withdrawals was stress free in upper 4 figures. Haven't used the card.⁠ Asked the lady about transfers from UAE and she told me that there are blocked⁤ countries but the one I mentioned is not in the list so no problem to⁣ transfer. That is all I know and experienced there from 2 trips and I'm not⁢ affiliate or anyhow connected to the institution and I don't offer any introduction or anything.︀
The last is for Admin.

 

[totlori9]

CIM is a swiss bank. Switzerand agreed to‍ CRS haven't they?

 

[Jav]

That is not good. Assume it was a corporate account?

 

[totlori9]

Thanks, you haven't said it,︁ but I assume this is an EUR account you have, right?

 

[Jessie]

What would be a good reason?

Would it‍ be easier if you have temporal residency (via stay in hotel or something like that)⁠

From my experience most banks want you⁢ to be a resident.

What if it's personal account?

Also over what amounts you have︆ to declare you will be withdrawing few days in advance?