Opening Bank Account

If a foreign company registered in Afghanistan wishes to open a bank account, the following information/documents need to be provided:

  • Company’s Business License 
  • Board Resolution authorizing the opening of an account
  • Article of Association  
  • Copy of the passport of the president/vice president (original passport is also required for confirmation)
  • Visa copy of the president/vice president 
  • Work permit of the president/vice president
  • If the president/vice president of the company is not present in Afghanistan, s/he shall appoint an authorized signatory to act on his/her behalf 
  • Contact number/email address 
  • Electricity bill of the house/apartment where he/she resides in Afghanistan (or other proof of address)

In order for a foreign individual to open a bank account in Afghanistan, the following documents are required:

  • Copy of passport/ original passport is also required for confirmation 
  • Copy of Visa
  • Copy of work permit 
  • Contact number/email address 
  • Electricity bill of the house/apartment where he/she resides in Afghanistan (or other proof of address)

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