Swiss bank account

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Hi all, who can help me with the opening of a swiss bank account? At least an explanation of different account type also with not too big of an initial deposit.

Point me in the right direction, a company name, phone number, etc...

Much appreciated.
 
g.c said:
Hi all, who can help me with the opening of a swiss bank account? At least an explanation of different account type also with not too big of an initial deposit.

Point me in the right direction, a company name, phone number, etc...

Much appreciated.
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Won't happen unless you go there yourself.
 
But if you send me all your details (account no, PIN no etc) I can hook you up with someone who will sort you out.
 
Its easy opening the account.Google how to open it. The hardest part is the Commissioner of oaths stamp.They don't accept the normal one. Cant find out where to get the one they need.Might be at the embassy though.

As long as you don't deposit your money in Swiss Franc's they don't add tax. So Euro's Pounds and dollars is the preferred currency.
Then you need to invest that currency to get interest.Whereby Franc's gain the normal interest at bank rates.
 
You know they're no longer a tax haven, right? You also know the accounts are no longer anonymous, right? And you know that international transfers will still have all your personal details attached, right?
 
Oj0 said:
You know they're no longer a tax haven, right? You also know the accounts are no longer anonymous, right? And you know that international transfers will still have all your personal details attached, right?
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thanks, it is not meant to be a secret account hidden from any tax obligations. more than happy to declare/pay the taxes when bringing money into south africa.
 
Magnum said:
Its easy opening the account.Google how to open it. The hardest part is the Commissioner of oaths stamp.They don't accept the normal one. Cant find out where to get the one they need.Might be at the embassy though.

As long as you don't deposit your money in Swiss Franc's they don't add tax. So Euro's Pounds and dollars is the preferred currency.
Then you need to invest that currency to get interest.Whereby Franc's gain the normal interest at bank rates.
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Do you have some bank names? I will contact the embassy tomorrow to see if they can verify passport/whatever documents the bank needs.
Money paid into the account would be USD.
 
I have an account with UBS for about 20 years. Can definitely recommend them
 
g.c said:
thanks, it is not meant to be a secret account hidden from any tax obligations. more than happy to declare/pay the taxes when bringing money into south africa.
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Thats not how SA taxes work...
 
Oj0 said:
I think the only appeal a Swiss bank account has these days is status.
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Not true. If your currency in your country is at risk of collapsing (hmmmm maybe like SA....) The Swiss banks do provide refuge. And they supply credit card facilities linked to your Swiss account, and your funds is internationally available.
 
Magnum said:
Not true. If your currency in your country is at risk of collapsing (hmmmm maybe like SA....) The Swiss banks do provide refuge. And they supply credit card facilities linked to your Swiss account, and your funds is internationally available.
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Why specifically Swiss? You can get such a multi-currency account from many different banks.
 
JayM said:
Why specifically Swiss? You can get such a multi-currency account from many different banks.
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Most require to be linked to your current south African bank account. The Swiss are very serious about their business and is the most professional banking entity in the world.
 
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