Structure · Concept

Holding companies, reviewed differently.

A holding company that owns shares in other entities but doesn't trade directly is reviewed differently from an operating company — providers look at the group structure, the source of funds moving through it, and why the holding layer exists.

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What providers actually look at

The group, not just the one entity.

Because a holding company's own activity is often limited to receiving dividends or managing investments, providers typically ask about the operating subsidiaries underneath it — what they do, where, and how money moves up to the holding entity.

What actually decides eligibility

Not one-size-fits-all.

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Purpose has to be explainable

"Why does this holding layer exist" is a normal question — asset protection, succession planning and tax-efficient group structuring are all common, legitimate answers.

02

Subsidiary activity gets disclosed

Expect to describe what the operating companies underneath the holding entity actually do, not just the holding entity itself.

03

Dividend and intercompany flows are reviewed

Money moving from a subsidiary to the holding company is a normal pattern, but the provider will want it documented, not left implicit.

04

No universal "best" holding jurisdiction

The right location for a holding entity depends on the group's specific structure and goals — it isn't answered generically.

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How it works

Five steps, one point of contact.

01

Submit your company profile

Tell us about your structure, activity and payment needs — the essentials, not a full application.

02

Latynex reviews the case

We assess the structure and requirements against what providers typically accept before recommending a direction.

03

Provider matching & preliminary eligibility

We identify a suitable regulated provider and explain what is realistically available for your case.

04

Provider onboarding

You complete official KYC/KYB directly with the regulated financial provider — not with Latynex.

05

Account decision & activation

The provider makes the final decision and activates the account. We stay involved if anything needs coordinating.

What Latynex is, and isn't

An introducer, not a bank.

Latynex is not a bank or electronic money institution. Financial accounts and payment services are provided by independent, regulated financial institutions. Final eligibility and approval are determined by the selected provider, following its own KYC/KYB review.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is a holding company harder to bank than an operating company?+

Not inherently — it's reviewed differently, with more focus on group structure and fund flows, but a well-documented holding structure isn't a barrier.

Do I need to disclose my subsidiaries?+

Providers typically ask about the operating entities underneath a holding company as part of understanding where money actually comes from.

Is Latynex a bank?+

No. Latynex is not a bank, EMI or payment institution. We review your case and, where suitable, introduce it to an independent, regulated financial provider who handles the account itself.

Can Latynex guarantee approval?+

No. No introducer can guarantee a banking or payment-account decision. The provider you are introduced to runs its own KYC/KYB review and makes the final call under its own policies.

What documents are normally required?+

Typically: certificate of incorporation, register of directors and shareholders, proof of UBO identity and address, a description of business activity, and evidence of source of funds. Exact requirements vary by provider.

What affects the cost?+

Setup and ongoing fees vary with jurisdiction, ownership structure, business activity, expected turnover and compliance profile. The provider discloses its fees before you proceed, and any Latynex advisory fee is disclosed separately.

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