Choose the account type that is right for you and open your account online today
  • Business Current Account is best suited for start-ups and businesses with lower turnovers
  • SME Enterprise Account is designed to meet multiple needs of depositors in one offering
  • Business Foreign Currency Account is ideally suited for importers and exporters who make cross-border payments.
SME banking benefits
  • 50 free transactions monthly
  • Favourable interest rates for loans
  • Free internet banking for 6 months
  • Free SMS alerts for rates and transfers
  • Free chequebooks and monthly statements
  • Fast-tracked account opening
  • Free access to our trade finance and cash management solutions
  • Discount for outward telegraphic transfer (TT)
  • Dedicated relationship manager for your banking needs
  • Documents required to apply

    The following are common requirements for sole proprietors, partnerships and limited companies account opening:

    • Business licence
    • Two passport photos
    • TIN/VAT certificate and letter of introduction
    • Address verification document (e.g. utility bills or title deed)
    • ID documents (passport, voter’s ID, driver’s licence or national ID for Zanzibar only)

    Specific requirements that apply to partnerships and limited companies:

    Requirement

    Partnership

    Company

    Board resolution

    X

    Memorandum and articles of association

    X

    Partnership deed

    X

    Certificate of registration

    X

    Management structure and organogram

    Latest audited accounts

    X

    Certificate of incorporation/compliance

    X

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Email us:

talktous@absa.co.tz