USA account for non resident

[I{U}Ireland]

Is it possible for non USA resident to open an account in USA?Any information about this?

 

[dobsdave]

Dont think its possible without a social security number, which is like a PPS number.Not 100% sure though.

 

[jrewing]

When I worked internationally, everyone had a bank account in the USA, as set up by the company. However, in the post 9/11 clampdown, restrictions were placed on foreigners having accounts in the US and we all had our US accounts shut down in 2002.

 

[ClubMan]

?

 

[VanHeusen]

No problems at all (assuming you have a passport and an address in the US). They used 888-88-8888 instead of the Social.

 

[ClubMan]

As far as I know such offshore accounts need to be declared to Revenue and interest earned may be assessable for income tax and not just DIRT. Not 100% sure on the latter...