For hundreds of years, the Swiss bank, known for its strict banking secrecy, became synonymous with huge deposits and black money laundering. But is the Swiss bank really a detective story or a Hong Kong and Taiwan film? What exactly happened to anonymous accounts? Here, we'll show you the mystery of the Swiss bank.

Switzerland has no underground deposits, and has been launched by banks since World War II. So far, Swiss banks have accounted for 1/3 of the world's total savings.

The Swiss bank has been considered the world's most trusted banks, about 1/4 of the world's personal wealth is stored here, foreign dignitaries, business tycoons and entertainers to deposit in Switzerland and feel at ease, which also created Switzerland is famous for the financial industry.

How do you understand the Swiss banking secrecy system?

Bank secrecy for clients is an obligation of the bank to keep silent on all matters relating to the customer. It is also a customer's authority, because they are the masters of data and information protected. Banking secrecy protects clients' personal rights. It is comparable to other professional secrets, such as the confidentiality of doctors and lawyers. The protection of private rights is the basis of Swiss law and is clearly stipulated in the Federal Constitution (see article thirteenth of the Federal Constitution).

Can I open an anonymous account at the Bank of Switzerland?

No, it's impossible. The bank requires staff to follow the "know your customers" principle and must confirm the identity of each new account holder and their financial legitimacy. For the control of criminal source of money transactions, banks have set up the authentication regulations strictly, internationally recognized.

Is the Swiss bank number account anonymous?

No Contrary to detective stories, secret agents, films, and certain media outlets, there is no anonymous account in switzerland. Number account the name of the customer is small within the bank and within the scope of the person. Banks use the same banking secrecy system for numbers, accounts, and other accounts.

Does the banking secrecy prevent global tax rationalization?

Any country must be responsible for their proprietary tax system and reasonable tax burden. Any government should understand that the growing tax burden will weaken the attractiveness of a country and cause tax evasion under the pretext of heavy load. Therefore, the existence of tax is not a question of rationalization, but a trend of tax competition. The secrecy of the bank will not cause any obstacle to this objective.

How do you open a personal account with a bank in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, both holders of B Permit (Residence B), the minimum deposit of 5000 Swiss francs, residence permit valid for 5 months. After opening an account, 500 Swiss francs will be frozen and students will continue to use this account if they leave Switzerland, and must have 100 thousand Swiss on the account. Otherwise, it must cancel its account and the bank refunded 500 Swiss francs margin.

No matter where you are, if you hold the Swiss permanent residence permit C, you will be eligible to open the same condition as the swiss.

How do I open a Swiss Bank Corp account?

1., two days in advance to inform wisdom, convenient contact the bank and make an appointment time;

2. on the day of account opening, the director of the company must bring identity card, valid pass or passport;

3. domestic company's business license (the account holder himself is a legal person or shareholder) copy (if any);

4. domestic companies purchase, sell invoices and contracts for bank reference purposes (if any);

5., the company accounts in Hong Kong dollars ten thousand yuan, private accounts deposited in Hong Kong dollars ten thousand yuan;

6., open comprehensive financial account, including savings, checks, foreign currency (10 kinds), online bank accounts and letters of credit account, to provide a debit card;

7., there are two bank passwords, the first group of passwords sent to customers, the second group of passwords need to go to the bank to verify the identity of their own customers before they can receive;

8., in the process may require the company seal, it is best to bring;

9. overseas companies to submit information and Hongkong account is the same, when opening an account to detained fee (debit your account);

10. credit certificate can show the balance, or you can not show the balance, but there is a header;

11., in Shenzhen, Shanghai or other overseas places to sign the testimony, but in advance to obtain the bank agreed to do it, mainly to see the strength of the company or the credibility of the account and so on. As such accounts are more complex, you can consult us before you open an account.

12. Bank of Switzerland can open an offshore account in Shanghai;

Bank of Switzerland Hongkong local or offshore account opening requirements:

1. company's business registration certificate (company registration documents)

2. company registration certificate (Hongkong company, BVI company or other overseas company)

3. year return form, first secretary and director's notice (company registration document)

4. notice of change of secretary and director (company registration document)

5. approval of the director (company registration document)

6. company memorandum, registration regulations and any revised articles of association or articles of association of the board of directors (company registration documents)

7.. CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (Hongkong accountant or Hongkong lawyer)

8. the owner of the company, the director of the board of directors, the identity certificate of the authorized signatory (passport or identity card), and the proof of the long address (provided by the client)

9. company (Bank of deposit)

10. form of opening account (provided by Bank of deposit)

11. Account Authorization (provided by customer or account bank)

12. signature card (provided by the opening bank)

13. letter of introduction, interview report (provided by client)

14. company customer data sheet (provided by customer)

Table of basic information of 15. units (provided by clients)

16. company structure (customer supply)

17. Hongkong (address of company registration HKBSS Hong Kong Jun commerce will provide customers)

18. arrange references (Newell as references, sent to accompany a good account)

Overseas companies need to provide the following documents when opening an account:

1. the director is on duty to demonstrate Certificate of incumbency

2. company surviving proof Certificate, of, good, standing

3. business certificate Business pool

To open a Swiss bank Hongkong account, the average monthly balance requirement is $1 million

To open an offshore account of Swiss bank, the average balance requirement is $1 million per month