{"id":38563,"date":"2020-11-25T14:34:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T06:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=38563"},"modified":"2024-04-23T21:41:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T13:41:23","slug":"business-bank-account-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-nz\/blog\/post\/business-bank-account-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Opening a Business Bank Account in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive guide to knowing how to open a business bank account in the UK, this article will take you through the processes needed for you to smoothly get started with your UK business!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"bank\" class=\"wp-image-39807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/etienne-martin-2_K82gx9Uk8-unsplash-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business bank account allows you to separate your business from personal finances &#8211; which is especially important for properly managing and keeping track of all business transactions. Regardless of whether you are a sole proprietor or have a business with employees, having a business bank account simplifies many financial transactions and streamlines your financial activities, giving you more time to focus on growing your business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-documents-do-you-need-to-open-a-business-bank-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_documents_do_you_need_to_open_a_business_bank_account\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What documents do you need to open a business bank account?&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To open a business bank account in the UK, the following are the required information to be prepared:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full names and date of birth of all company directors<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of identity (ID), this can be your passport, driving license or national ID<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*all company directors are required to show proof also<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of personal address <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*if you are residing in your current one for less than 3 years, proof of your previous housing needs to be shown&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full business address<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact details for the business<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies house registration number (for limited companies and partnerships)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimated annual turnover&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-anyone-open-a-business-bank-account\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_anyone_open_a_business_bank_account\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can anyone open a business bank account?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the straightforward answer is yes, as long as you do own a business. But there are other factors that should be considered before you are eligible and ready to open your first business bank account in the UK.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although a business bank account is required and necessary for limited companies, sole proprietors should also look into opening a business bank account, as mentioned earlier.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, before officially opening a business bank account, here is a suggested checklist to consider in order to make sure you are ready to open your business bank account.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-your-credit-history\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Check your Credit History<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal credit history might be an indicator to banks about your financial situation and influence the potentiality of being able to open a business bank account. However, it is more often than not that people have a personal poor credit history.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides that, banks will still allow people with poor personal credit history to open a business bank account, so as long as your business has a feasible plan. Therefore, a nifty tip is to check your credit history prior to opening your business bank account to check for any outstanding amounts that might peg you down.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-is-your-business-plan-feasible-and-credible\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Is your business plan feasible and credible?<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proposing a thoroughly thought out business plan with details on financial and logically projected forecasts on profits and losses will greatly impress the bank and therefore, place you in an ideal position to open a business bank account.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This point goes hand in hand with the question of credit history, as long as you have a solid and feasible business plan, the chances of opening a business bank account is more likely despite possible bad credit history.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-are-you-on-the-electronic-register-and-registered-with-hmrc-hm-revenue-customs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Are you on the Electronic Register and registered with HMRC (HM Revenue &amp; Customs)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a registered member on the Electronic Register and being on the HMRC is important as it makes the application process much smoother.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-open-a-business-bank-account-online\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_open_a_business_bank_account_online\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you open a business bank account online?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the advent of Covid-19, smart technologies have revolutionised many processes. This includes the application process to open a business bank account. Nowadays, most of the UK&#8217;s banks allow you to open a business bank account online, having customised interfaces that make the experience smoother and interactive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barclays.co.uk\/business-banking\/accounts\/start-up-business-account\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barclays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a bank that allows you to apply with an online application form. It automatically lets you know what information is missing before you can successfully open your business bank account.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many banks in the UK allow you to apply for a business bank account online, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business.hsbc.uk\/en-gb\/everyday-banking\/business-accounts\/start-up-business-bank-account?#open\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starlingbank.com\/business-account\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starling Bank<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with 24\/7 app on-the-go services to complement your experience of online bank activities. These banks are also increasingly adopting <a href=\"https:\/\/intellias.com\/regtech-in-banking\/\" class=\"ek-link\">regtech solutions in the banking sector<\/a> to streamline compliance processes and enhance customer onboarding experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-uk-banks-for-business-bank-accounts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_UK_banks_for_business_bank_accounts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top UK banks for business bank accounts&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-barclays\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barclays<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple and easy to understand online, digital interface<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 simple price plans with an online calculator for you to make a better informed choice<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free business banking for the first 12 months upon opening your business bank account<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 fully digitalised services and app to allow you to manage your business\u2019 finances on the go<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hsbc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HSBC<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free business banking for the first 18 months upon opening your business bank account<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed fee payable for the subsequent 12 months&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Visa Business debit card will be issued&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 fully digitalised services and app to allow you to manage your business\u2019 finances on the go<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available overdraft services&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-starling-bank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starling Bank&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zero monthly fees payable&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 fully digitalised services and app to allow you to manage your business\u2019 finances on the go<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrated online banking services, the app is also equipped with accounting services&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basiq.io\/blog\/the-definitive-guide-to-open-banking-in-australia\/\">Open banking<\/a> marketplace that connects you to 3rd party applications&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-sum-up\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span>To Sum Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, opening a business bank account is a step in the right direction in managing your business properly and systematically. 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