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Yemeni bank exit needs zero balance certificate, sanctions-aware SWIFT routing, and documented closure — pair with Yemen tax guide and YSE brokerage wind-down.
Document closure even if SWIFT corridor is limited — retain statements for Schedule FA
CAC Bank, Tadhamon Islamic Bank, and Yemen Kuwait Bank serve humanitarian payroll — obtain zero balance certificate in branch.
Outbound USD SWIFT may use limited correspondents — start exit 120+ days before India move.
Brokerage lane: Yemeni brokerage guide for YSE depot parallel.
Yemen bank wind-down
| Bank | Currency | Step |
|---|---|---|
| CAC Bank | USD/YER | SWIFT check |
| Tadhamon | USD | Zero balance |
| YKB | USD | Closure letter |
| Corridor | Limited | Document anyway |
Closure
SWIFT verify
Corridor open?
Depot zero
Close YSE brokerage.
Wire USD
If corridor open.
Closure letter
Zero balance cert.
Schedule FA
Last known balance.
Flow
Yemen bank kit
- Passport.
- USD stmt.
- Closure cert.
- SWIFT receipt.
- Humanitarian letter.
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Conflict corridor
If wire fails, retain closure letter and last statement — declare last known balance in Schedule FA.
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SWIFT blocked?
Document closure — declare last known value in Schedule FA.
Schedule FA?
Declare account in last FY you held foreign bank.
FBAR?
US person — FinCEN 114 if aggregate > USD 10K.
Syria parallel?
Syrian bank guide for Damascus account.
Brokerage first?
Close Yemeni brokerage depot before bank if linked.
US person OFAC?
Verify sanctions rules before wire — consult compliance advisor.
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