Corporate Banking Accounts

Bank wisely our Corporate Banking Accounts.

ZMW CORPORATE CURRENT ACCOUNT

  • Opening balance of K 500.00
  • Minimum operating balance of K 0.00
  • Unlimited withdrawals per month
  • Maintenance fee of K 50.00/month
  • Free inter-country deposits
  • Access to credit facilities (subject to an internal credit appraisal)
  • SMS/Email Alerts (optional) at 30 ngwee per alert
  • Free e-Statements
  • Free internet banking (U-Direct)
  •  Application letter (on Company headed paper)
  • Fully complete Account Opening form and Signature Mandate Card
  • Copy of memorandum of articles of association
  • Certificate of share capital, form 10
  • Certificate of incorporation, form 6,7,8 or 9
  • List of shareholders, form 28
  • List of directors and secretary, form 45
  • Notice of situation of registration, form 43
  • Board resolution appointing UBA as a Banker
  • Copy of I.D (National registration Card or Driver’s license or passport) for all directors with more than 30% shares and all signatories
  • Work permit for non-residents
  • Two passport size photos for the authorized signatories and directors holding more than 30% shareholding
  • Traceable references from existing customer, current bankers, legal practitioner etc.
  • Residential address confirmation( copy of utility bill i.e water, Electricity, Telephone bill or lease agreement, recent bank statement issued within three months preceding date of account or recommender should confirm address)
  • How long does the account take to open?
  • How many branches do you have?
  • If I go below the minimum/operating balance, do I get charged?

DOMICILIARY CORPORATE ACCOUNT

  • Minimum Opening & Operating Balance – Corporate ZMW 500.00 (equivalent per day)
  • Maintenance Fee – ZMW 500.00 (equivalent per day)
  • Cash Withdrawal Over Counter (regulatory limit) Limit of ZMW 10, 000 (equivalent per day)
  • Deposit charges n/a
  • Manager’s Cheque – Available 
  • Cheque Book issuance – Available 
  • Cheque book issuance – Available 
  • Transaction Fees( Debit and credit) n/a
  • Stop payment  – Available 
  • Account closure ZMW 0.00 (equivalent per day)
  • Off-cycle statements – Available (equivalent per day)
  • Monthly statements – collection in branch Free
  • UBA Branded cheque book
  • SMS/Email Alerts (optional) at 30 ngwee per alert
  • Free internet banking (U-Direct)
  • Free e-statements
  • Application letter (on Company headed paper)
  • Copy of memorandum of articles of association
  • Certificate of share capital, form 10
  • Certificate of incorporation, form 6,7,8 or 9
  • List of share holders, form 28
  • List of directors and secretary, form 45
  • Notice of situation of registration, form 43
  • Board resolution appointing UBA as a Banker
  • Copy of I.D (National registration Card or Driver’s license or passport) for all directors with more than 30% shares and all signatories
  • Work permit for non residents
  • Two passport size photos for the authorized signatories and directors holding more than 30% shareholding
  • Traceable reference from existing customer, current bankers, legal practitioner etc.
  • Residential address confirmation( copy of utility bill i.e water, Electricity, Telephone bill or lease agreement, recent bank statement issued within three months preceding date of account or recommender should confirm address)
  • Do we get favorable exchange rates?
  • How long does the account take to open?
  • How many branches do you have ?

LENDING/BORROWING (CORPORATE)

  • Import trade Finance
  • Term loans
  • Overdraft Facilities
  • Bonds and Guarantees – Advance Payment Bonds & Customs Bonds
  • Invoice Discounting

Import Trade Finance (Letters of Credit)

  • Establishment/ Extension (Per Quarter): 1% Min US$100 cash covered, 1.5% Min US$100 Non cash covered
  • Cancellation commission: $100
  • Other Amendments: $50
  • Extension Period: $110
  • Advising: 0.5% Min $ 135
  • Confirmation: 0.5% Min $150
  • Document Handling: 0.5% Min $120
  • Discrepant Representation: $100
  • Negotiation: 0.1% min $ 130
  • Repayment: Contract performance/discharge
  • Secure mode of payment for international transactions as it protects both the Importer and the Exporter
  • Brief Business Profile
  • Credit Facility Application Letter
  • Audited Accounts for the last three years
  • Latest Management accounts if audit Accounts older than six months
  • Budget/Cash Flow projections for the duration of the facility as well as underlying assumptions
  • Aged Debtors and Creditors Analysis
  • Description of Property being pledged as collateral as well as approximate value
  • If to be secured through third party mortgage, attach consent documents for the use of the security
  • Bank Statements for the last 12 months if not a UBA customer
  • Brief Profiles of Directors and Top 4 Key Management Staff
  • Board Resolution to Borrow
  • Proforma invoice indicating a trade agreement between the importer and the Exporter
  • Clients have to be suppliers of Service providers of one or more of the Bank’s approved Counter

What happens if the goods received are not the correct ones paid for? How long does it take to open a letter of Credit?

Term Loans

  • Interest: MPR + Margin
  • Arrangement Fee: 1% Min ZMW 500
  • Commitment Fee: 1% Min ZMW 500
  • Interest above the Limit: MPR +10%
  • Tenor: 365 days (Overdrafts) 1 year to 4 years Max (Loans)
  • Collateral: 100% cash Cover, Landed Property, Corporate Guarantee, Irrevocable domiciliation and assignment of contract proceeds
  • Repayment: Contract performance/discharge
  • Access to Funds for working Capital
  • Access to finances for long term investment
  • Brief Business Profile
  • Credit Facility Application Letter
  • Audited Accounts for the last three years
  • Latest Management accounts if audit Accounts older than six months
  • Budget/Cash Flow projections for the duration of the facility as well as underlying assumptions • Aged Debtors and Creditors Analysis • Description of Property being pledged as collateral as well as approximate value • If to be secured through third party mortgage, attach consent documents for the use of the security • Bank Statements for the last 12 months if not a UBA customer • Brief Profiles of Directors and Top 4 Key Management Staff • Board Resolution to Borrow
  • How long does it take to Process the facility? ( 14 days, with all documents and required information in place.)

Bonds and Guarantees

  • Commission: 2% Flat Rate
  • Sealing Fee: ZMW120
  • Tenor: 365 days
  • Collateral: 100% cash Cover
  • Repayment: Contract performance/discharge
  • Enhances Contract employer’s confidence in the contractor
  • Clients have to be suppliers of Service providers of one or more of the Bank’s approved Counter parties
  • Brief Business Profile
  • Credit Facility Application Letter
  • Audited Accounts for the last three years
  • Latest Management accounts if audit Accounts older than six months
  • Budget/Cash Flow projections for the duration of the facility as well as underlying assumptions
  • Aged Debtors and Creditors Analysis
  • Description of Property being pledged as collateral as well as approximate value • If to be secured through third party mortgage, attach consent documents for the use of the security • Bank Statements for the last 12 months if not a UBA customer • Brief Profiles of Directors and Top 4 Key Management Staff • Board Resolution to Borrow FAQ • How long does it take to Process the facility?( 14 days, with all documents and required information in place)
  • What happens if the goods received are not the correct ones paid for? How long does it take to open a letter of Credit?

Invoice Discounting / Receivable Financing

  • Interest: MPR + Margin
  • Arrangement Fee: 1% Min ZMW 500
  • Commitment Fee: 1% Min ZMW 500
  • Interest above the Limit: MPR +10%
  • Tenor: 120 days
  • Collateral: Counter party Confirmed Invoices • Repayment: Contract performance/discharge
  • Access to Funds for working Capital
  • Clients must be Suppliers to bank approved counter-parties
  • Brief Business Profile
  • Credit Facility Application Letter
  • Audited Accounts for the last three years
  • Latest Management accounts if audit Accounts older than six months
  • Budget/Cash Flow projections for the duration of the facility as well as underlying assumptions
  • Aged Debtors and Creditors Analysis
  • Description of Property being pledged as collateral as well as approximate value
  • If to be secured through third party mortgage, attach consent documents for the use of the security
  • Bank Statements for the last 12 months if not a UBA customer
  • Brief Profiles of Directors and Top 4 Key Management Staff
  • Board Resolution to Borrow
  • How long does it take to Process the facility?
  • Are you able to discount more than one invoice before the 120 days lapses?

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