Business Accounts
Understand business accounts, digital providers, European IBANs, SEPA payments, eligibility and regional account options.
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Practical guidance for international business
Build Your Business Beyond Borders
Clear information, selected providers and practical resources for internationally active entrepreneurs, founders and businesses.
Independent Information
Understand the service and requirements before visiting a provider.
International Perspective
Practical guidance for internationally active businesses and founders.
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Start a Company Abroad
Compare practical guides for selected jurisdictions and understand company structures, registration requirements and ongoing obligations.
Explore jurisdictionsTools for International Business
Explore digital mail, communication, privacy and security tools that may support international business operations.
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Find Account Information Relevant to Your Company
The right business account depends on where your company is registered, where the owners live, what the business does and which countries and currencies are involved.
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Business Accounts in Europe
General overview of European banking and account options.
UK & Ireland
Compare relevant banks and digital account providers.
Baltic Region
European IBANs, EUR, SEPA and Baltic account providers.
What Is the EEA?
Understand cross-border services and business-account access.
SEPA Payments
A short practical introduction to euro payments in Europe.
Account Requirements
Prepare company, ownership and business documentation.
Company Formation
Choose the Jurisdiction Relevant to Your Plans
Start with the country you are considering and continue to a focused guide covering the main structure, requirements and practical considerations.
UK Company Formation
Directors, shareholders, registered office, identity verification and ongoing compliance.
UK company guideBulgaria for Non-Residents
EOOD and OOD structures, registered address, VAT, accounting and company obligations.
Bulgaria guideHong Kong Company Formation
Registered office, company secretary, incorporation documents, taxation and compliance.
Hong Kong guideUS LLCs for Non-Residents
Delaware, Wyoming and New Mexico, Registered Agents, EINs and ongoing requirements.
US LLC guideDigital Business Tools
Practical Services for International Founders
Selected digital services that may support communication, mail management, privacy and secure day-to-day operations.
Digital Mail Service UK
Professional UK postal addresses with digital mail handling for private and business use.
Digital Mail Servicegiffgaff
A flexible UK mobile option for travellers, entrepreneurs and internationally active users.
UK mobile guideSurfshark
VPN tools for protecting internet traffic on home, mobile and public networks.
Surfshark guideNordPass
Password-management tools for organising and protecting login credentials across business accounts.
NordPass guideBusiness Guides
Practical Information Before You Decide
Use the guides when you need definitions, requirements or practical explanations before choosing a provider or business structure.
International Business Glossary
Clear explanations of common international business, banking and payment terminology.
Business glossaryBanking Codes & Payment Terms
Understand IBAN, SWIFT, BIC and other terms commonly used in international payments.
Banking terminologyBusiness Guides
Browse the wider BR Economy knowledge base for international entrepreneurs and businesses.
Explore all guidesFind the Information Relevant to Your Business
Start with your company structure, market or payment need. BR Economy helps you narrow the options before you visit the relevant provider.
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International Company Formation
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Compare selected jurisdictions and continue to the guide that matches your plans and business requirements.
Company Formation in Bulgaria for Non-Residents
Explore EOOD and OOD structures, registered-address requirements, incorporation documents, VAT, accounting and ongoing compliance.
Read the Bulgaria guideUK Company Formation for Non-Residents
Understand directors, shareholders, identity verification, registered-office requirements, company documents and compliance.
Read the UK company guideHong Kong Company Formation for Non-Residents
Review company-secretary and registered-office requirements, incorporation documents, taxation and ongoing obligations.
Read the Hong Kong guideUS LLCs for Non-Residents
Compare Delaware, Wyoming and New Mexico, including Registered Agents, EIN applications, formation documents and ongoing compliance.
Read the US LLC guideBusiness Account Guidance
Prepare Before You Apply
Understand common requirements, documents and terminology before choosing or applying to a business account provider.
View Business Account RequirementsSelected Services
Useful Tools for International Founders
Practical digital services that can support communication, mail management, privacy and secure business operations.
Digital Mail Service UK
Access a professional UK postal address from anywhere in the world. Choose from multiple UK cities and street addresses, with private and business address options available.
Explore Digital Mail Servicegiffgaff
A flexible UK mobile service that may suit travellers, entrepreneurs and internationally active users requiring a UK number.
Read the UK mobile guideSurfshark
A VPN service designed to help protect internet traffic when using home, mobile and public networks.
Read the Surfshark guideNordPass
A password-management solution for organising and protecting login credentials across personal and business accounts.
Read the NordPass guideMake Informed Decisions Before You Register
Explore practical guides, compare selected options and continue to the relevant provider when you are ready.
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