US Company Formation And Banking Support
US Bank Account Opening Services For Non-Residents
We do not submit blind applications. We prepare the file, fix weak points, and route it to institutions that fit the client’s business model, geography, and risk profile. That can include digital-first platforms, regulated fintechs, and traditional US banks. Each institution applies its own onboarding, KYC, AML, sanctions, residency, ownership, and business-activity criteria. Final approval is always the bank’s or fintech’s decision.
For non-resident founders, the mistake is usually the same: random applications, inconsistent documents, weak websites, vague business descriptions, no tax setup, and no idea which institutions are even realistic. That wastes time and creates a rejection trail. Financely handles the preparation side properly. We assist with EIN, LLC, ITIN, virtual address, nominee director support where required, and bank account opening support. In some cases, a Power of Attorney is also needed.
What We Handle
Core Setup
- EIN application if needed
- ITIN application management end-to-end
- US LLC or SPV set-up support
- Virtual business address and digital mail handling
Banking Preparation
- KYC pre-check and file review
- Banker introductions where suitable
- Submission support to selected institutions
- POA support where the structure requires it
Governance Support
- Nominee director support where required
- US resident director support under the full package
- Compliance coordination during onboarding
- Weekly progress calls under Tier 2
Post-Activation
- Business credit card applications where eligible
- Stripe or PayPal onboarding after account activation
- Account follow-up where more compliance information is requested
- Structured handover once the account is live
Important:
no serious firm can guarantee account approval for every non-resident applicant. A stronger file improves the odds. It does not remove the bank’s discretion.
Digital-First Platforms And Regulated Fintechs We Commonly Route To
These are often a better fit for online businesses, international founders, software companies, consultants, agencies, holding vehicles, and companies that do not need a heavy branch relationship on day one. They are still compliance-driven and selective.
| Category |
Institution |
Best Known For |
Why It Can Be Attractive |
| Digital-first |
Mercury |
Startup-friendly business banking stack |
Strong for founders who want online onboarding, business checking and savings, cards, and treasury-style cash management options in one place. |
| Digital-first |
Relay |
Operational cash management |
Useful for businesses that want multiple accounts, spend controls, approval workflows, and cleaner operating-account separation. |
| Digital-first |
Novo |
Lean small-business banking |
Appeals to smaller operators that want no-fee business checking, debit-card access, invoicing support, and integrations with common business tools. |
| Digital-first |
Bluevine |
Yield plus payments functionality |
Can suit businesses that value online banking, ACH functionality, no monthly fee structure, and the possibility of earning APY subject to plan terms. |
| Digital-first |
Airwallex |
Cross-border payments and multi-currency operations |
Strong for businesses with international suppliers or customers that need global accounts, FX, transfers, cards, and expense controls. |
| Digital-first |
Brex |
Spend management and finance operations |
Often attractive to venture-backed or growth-stage companies that care about spend policy controls, business account functionality, and finance automation. |
| Digital-first |
Grasshopper |
Digital business checking through a bank model |
Can be appealing to startups and smaller businesses that want a more digital experience with interest-bearing checking and cash-back style features, subject to eligibility. |
Traditional US Banks We Commonly Target
These banks can make sense where the client wants a more conventional US banking relationship, stronger domestic reputation, branch access, broader treasury tools, or a clearer path into more traditional banking products. They are often more document-heavy and more conservative for non-resident files.
| Category |
Institution |
Best Known For |
Why It Can Be Attractive |
| Traditional bank |
Chase |
Scale, merchant services, and business banking breadth |
Often attractive for businesses that want a major US banking name, strong payments infrastructure, business cards, and a broader long-term relationship. |
| Traditional bank |
Bank of America |
Digital tools plus branch-bank credibility |
Useful for applicants who value a widely recognized bank, business checking, cash-flow tools, and established small-business support infrastructure. |
| Traditional bank |
Wells Fargo |
Treasury and liquidity capabilities |
Can fit businesses that expect more formal payment, treasury, and liquidity-management needs once the banking relationship is established. |
| Traditional bank |
U.S. Bank |
Nationwide branch network and digital banking tools |
Relevant for businesses that want a large US bank with branch access, online banking depth, and a broad small-business offering. |
| Traditional bank |
Citi |
Cash management and international reach |
Can make sense where the client values a major international banking group with business checking and cash-management capabilities. |
| Traditional bank |
PNC Bank |
Treasury management and merchant services |
Useful for operating companies that want business checking, payment processing, and a more structured treasury-management environment. |
| Traditional bank |
Truist |
Small-business checking and merchant services |
Can suit businesses that want a branch-bank relationship with business checking options, online banking, and card-acceptance tools. |
| Traditional bank |
Capital One Business Banking |
Recognized US banking brand with business products |
Often considered where the client wants a mainstream US banking relationship and potential card access, subject to fit and eligibility. |
How We Decide Which Institutions To Approach
Business Model
Consulting firm, SaaS company, e-commerce seller, holding company, real estate SPV, trading company, and operating business are not treated the same way.
Ownership And Geography
Nationality, residence, control structure, source of funds, and country exposure matter. Some banks have a much lower appetite for certain jurisdictions.
Documents And Credibility
Website quality, tax setup, formation documents, business explanation, transaction profile, and expected account usage must all line up properly.
Bank Fit
Some files belong with a digital-first platform. Others need a traditional bank. The worst move is applying everywhere with no strategy.
Reality check:
each bank or fintech makes decisions under its own internal criteria. Industry restrictions, source-of-funds questions, sanctions exposure, unsupported jurisdictions, nominee-heavy structures, and weak commercial substance can all kill an application.
Our Packages
Tier 1
Launch Package
USD 9,650
- ITIN application management end-to-end
- US business address and digital mail forwarding
- KYC pre-check and banker introductions
- Build and submit your file to at least 2 US banks or regulated fintechs
- EIN application if needed
- Optional entity formation in DE or WY at cost
Introductions depend on risk profile and industry. Final approval is the institution’s decision.
Tier 2
Full Package
USD 18,500
- Everything in Launch Package
- SPV set-up and account opening support
- One year Nominee Director Service with US resident director
- Dedicated compliance manager and weekly progress calls
- Business credit card applications: AMEX and Capital One where eligible
- Stripe or PayPal onboarding after account activation
Card approvals are issuer decisions and may require ITIN, US credit file, or security deposit.
When A POA May Be Required
Some files need a Power of Attorney because signatures, filings, document handling, or onboarding actions have to be carried out through an authorized representative. It is not universal. It depends on the structure, the institution, and the route being used.
Procedure After Payment
Step 1
Choose the package that fits your case and pay through our bank details page.
Step 3
We open the file, issue the document request list, and review the structure, ownership, geography, and business activity.
Step 4
We route the file to suitable institutions based on actual fit, not guesswork, and manage the follow-up process.