UK Business bank account for prop trading

Discussion in 'Taxes and Accounting' started by traeder, Apr 6, 2016.

  1. traeder

    traeder

    I am going to set up a limited company for Proprietary trading in UK. I heard most of UK bank won't open the business account for prop trading company. Any bank you recommend? thanks
     
  2. just21

    just21


    Ask your clearing company for a recommendation.
     
  3. Visaria

    Visaria

    Why?
     
  4. traeder

    traeder

    My accountant told me it will be very difficult for a prop trading company, and I have been turned down by one of the banks once I mentioned "Financial trading", and they said they don't have the knowledge in that area, so won't be able to open an account for me. Anyone has experience to successful open a business account for prop trading? if so, which bank do you use? and what do you put for the type of the business?
     
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  5. Visaria

    Visaria

    You do realise that no broker will accept your limited company as a client unless you as a director personally guarantee any debts that might accrue.
     
  6. just21

    just21

    Say the account is for an investment company.
     
  7. traeder

    traeder

    that is a good idea. Will that be a lie? I know HSBC will require to submit a business plan when applying.
     
  8. just21

    just21

    Open the account in the City. There are plenty of proprietary trading companies with bank accounts there.
     
  9. traeder

    traeder

    you mean the citi bank or one of the branch in the city for any of the bank. can you suggest with any bank name? we are in London