Opening a bank account in Montenegro
of the service
1 500 EUR*
a bank account
opening type
Basic information
The financial regulator in Montenegro is the Central Bank of Montenegro – Centralna Banka Crne Gore. This body is responsible for issuing licenses for banking activities and monitoring compliance with the banking system’s rules.
Opening a Montenegro bank account is quite simple. This country has the easiest bank account registration procedure among all the Balkan states, making it a popular destination for immigration and business development.
In total, 15 banks are operating in the country, both local and foreign banks, that have opened branches in Montenegro. Even though Montenegro is not a member of the EU (but has had candidate status since 2008), the official currency here is the euro. This makes settlements with companies from European countries easier and more favorable. One client can open two accounts – local (for domestic settlements) and international. Individuals have the right to get a debit or credit bank card. There is a minimum balance requirement – the account must have at least 1000 EUR.
Advantages of opening a bank account in Montenegro
The possibility of settlements in euros
State protection of deposits
Equal access to services for residents and non-residents
Attractive deposit interest rates
There is a possibility of a remote account opening
How to open a bank account in Montenegro
In order to open a Montenegro bank account, it is necessary to submit a package of documents.
The list for individuals is as follows:
- ID;
- Taxpayer Identification Number;
- Proof of residential address;
- Confirmation of origin of funds;
- Resume (CV).
For legal entities, the document package will be as follows:
- Constituent documents of the company;
- ID of the director and shareholders (and the managing director, if any);
- Proof of residential address of the director and shareholders (and manager, if any);
- A power of attorney issued by a director (provided the account manager submits the documents);
- Confirmation of origin of funds;
- Contracts with partners.
The package of documents may vary, depending on the bank chosen by the client and the banking services required.
Services by Lawtter Solutions
Lawtter Solutions offers clients the option to register a Montenegro bank account. Our specialists will help to open an account in any of the 15 banks in the country, for example:
- CBCG – Prva Banka;
- Crnogorska komercijalna banka (CBK Bank);
- Erste Bank Montenegro (EBM);
- Komercijalna banka AD;
- NLB Banka Podgorica and others.
Lawtter Solutions works according to a strict algorithm of actions. It includes 5 steps: