When is a foreign currency account required for sole proprietors and legal entities?
Any sole proprietor or company may enter into contracts with partners abroad. For cooperation, it is necessary to open a foreign currency account in the currency in which settlements under the contract are made. For example, if you work with India, then most likely you will need an account in rupees.
When do sole proprietors and legal entities need a foreign currency account?
A foreign currency account is required to enter into agreements with foreign partners and make payments in the required currency. For example, to work with companies from India, an account in Indian rupees will be required.
What documents are required to open a foreign currency current account?
An individual entrepreneur will only need a passport. A legal entity with resident status will need a passport and the company's incorporation documents. The bank will prepare the remaining documents independently.