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Research directory · 2026.10

Global banks and account-opening channels

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Hong KongCompany Account

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong; alias: OCBC Wing Hang Bank; affiliated company)

Processing time
2–3 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Witnessing in China / in-person signing in Hong Kong Cities in China for witnessing: Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Zhuhai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Suzhou, Shaoxing
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Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

OCBC Bank (Hong Kong; alias: OCBC Wing Hang Bank; unaffiliated company)

Processing time
2–3 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Witnessing in China / in-person signing in Hong Kong Cities in China for witnessing: Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Zhuhai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Suzhou, Shaoxing
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Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

HSBC (Hong Kong; affiliated company)

Processing time
3–5 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
1. Hong Kong 2. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen 3. Remote account opening (subject to specific conditions): no more than two directors/shareholders; a related company in mainland China is required, and business counterparties must be in mainland China and Hong Kong
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Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

HSBC (Hong Kong; unaffiliated company)

Processing time
3–5 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
1. Hong Kong 2. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen 3. Remote account opening (subject to specific conditions): no more than two directors/shareholders; a related company in mainland China is required, and business counterparties must be in mainland China and Hong Kong
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Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

HSBC (Hong Kong; e-commerce company)

Processing time
3–5 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
1. Hong Kong 2. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen 3. Remote account opening (subject to specific conditions)
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

China Construction Bank (Asia; affiliated company)

Processing time
About 4 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

China Construction Bank (Asia; no affiliated company)

Processing time
About 4 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Dah Sing Bank (Hong Kong; 328 account; affiliated company)

Processing time
About 4 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Dah Sing Bank (Hong Kong; 328 account; no affiliated company)

Processing time
About 4 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Bank of East Asia (Hong Kong)

Processing time
5–6 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

DBS Bank (Hong Kong; supports BVI, Singapore and island companies)

Processing time
6–8 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Bank of China (Hong Kong; group/affiliated company)

Processing time
6–8 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

China CITIC Bank (Hong Kong; affiliated company)

Processing time
3 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

China CITIC Bank (Hong Kong; unaffiliated company)

Processing time
3 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Dah Sing Bank (Hong Kong; head office account)

Processing time
6 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Hang Seng Bank (Hong Kong)

Processing time
6 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Bank of Communications (Hong Kong)

Processing time
3 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia)

Processing time
4–6 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongCompany Account

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong; corporate accounts)

Processing time
8 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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United StatesCompany Account

JPMorgan Chase Bank (U.S.)

Processing time
2–3 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
U.S. Witness
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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United StatesCompany Account

East West Bank (U.S.)

Processing time
4 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Mailing documents
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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SingaporeCompany Account

Citibank Singapore

Processing time
8 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person witnessing in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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SingaporeCompany Account

Bank of China (Singapore)

Processing time
12 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Domestic branch or lawyer witnessing
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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SingaporeCompany Account

OCBC Bank (Singapore)

Processing time
8 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Video
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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SingaporeCompany Account

United Overseas Bank (Singapore)

Processing time
8–10 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Domestic Bank of Communications witnessing / Singapore
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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MacauCompany Account

Banco Comercial Português in Macau (Macau company)

Processing time
5–6 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Macau, Zhuhai, Guangzhou
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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MacauCompany Account

Banco Comercial Português in Macau (Hong Kong company)

Processing time
5–6 weeks
Witnessing / in-person interview
Macau, Zhuhai, Guangzhou
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongIndividual Account

HSBC (Hong Kong; Premier personal account)

Processing time
1–3 days
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongIndividual Account

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong; personal accounts)

Processing time
2–3 days
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongIndividual Account

Hang Seng Bank (Hong Kong; personal accounts)

Processing time
1–3 days
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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Hong KongIndividual Account

Dah Sing Bank (Hong Kong; personal account)

Processing time
1–3 days
Witnessing / in-person interview
In-person verification visit to Hong Kong
Information sources
Channel information for 2026 / 10

The listed timing, witnessing arrangements, and fees are channel references for 2026 10; they do not represent uniform bank requirements.

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