Your Partner for
High-Risk Merchant Accounts
Company Formation
Multi Currency IBAN Accounts

in Europe & Worldwide

Your Partner for
High Risk 
Merchant Accounts
Company Formation Multi Currency 
IBAN Accounts

in Europe & Worldwide

Trusted partner for high-risk payments, Company incorporation, and international banking solutions.

Some of our Supported Payment Methods

From Regional & International Online Payments and Company Incorporations - We Handle It All

High-Risk Merchant Payment Solutions

EMS Global specialises in high-risk payment processing solutions for industries that traditional providers often reject. We help businesses in sectors such as online gaming, forex trading, cryptocurrency, and adult entertainment streamline payment operations and expand globally with confidence. Unlike standard payment processors, EMS Global connects high-risk merchants with trusted acquiring banks and payment gateways that understand their industry, support growing transaction volumes, and provide reliable long-term payment solutions. Our expertise enables businesses to scale internationally while maintaining secure, compliant, and uninterrupted payment processing.

Multi-Currency European IBAN Accounts

EMS Global provides European IBAN business accounts designed for companies operating across international markets. Effortlessly manage cross-border payments, collections, and business transactions with support for 50+ currencies, making it easier to serve customers, suppliers, and partners worldwide.

Our multi-currency IBAN accounts are fully SEPA and SWIFT-enabled, supporting C2B, B2B, and B2C transactions while simplifying global financial operations. Unlike traditional banks, EMS offers fast onboarding and flexible account solutions without requiring long-standing banking relationships.

UK, Cyprus & UAE Company Incorporations

EMS Global helps businesses navigate complex regulatory requirements with expert company formation and compliance services. From Visa and Mastercard compliance to AML (Anti-Money Laundering) procedures, corporate structuring, and banking support, we ensure your business operates legally, securely, and efficiently.

Choosing the right jurisdiction is critical to your success. EMS specialises in company formation in the UK, Cyprus, and UAE, providing end-to-end support including business registration, corporate documentation, AML compliance, and banking setup.

 

From Online Payments to Company Incorporations, We Make It Effortless

Streamline your business with integrated payment processing, IBAN accounts, and company formation services. EMS Global helps businesses scale internationally with compliant, secure, and reliable financial solutions.

We remove the roadblocks & barriers that other ambitious companies experience.

How EMS Makes Business Expansion Easy

We do not do one-size-fits-all. From your first consultation, we create a tailored approach that fits your unique needs, getting you up and running faster, with the support you need to scale your business regionally & globally.

Consultation

We begin with a conversation to understand your business model, your goals and set the stage & understanding for a smooth business relationship.

Custom Solution

Based on your requirements, we look to find a solution that is tailored to your business model alongside your sales & growth aspirations.

Solution Underwriting

With your help our team will swiftly collect all the required documents to ensure your business is boarded without delay or complications.

Ongoing Support

Our after sales service provides continuous, reliable support to address any concerns to help your business thrive long-term.

How We Support
Global Company Formation and Payment Setups

High-Risk Industry Expertise

We understand the complexities of high-risk sectors and provide the appropriate solutions, that traditional acquiring and clearing banks do not have in their risk appetite.

High-Risk Industry Expertise

We understand the complexities of high-risk sectors and provide the solutions that traditional banks will not entertain.

Global Reach & Expansion

Our regional & global payment network can help your business seamlessly expand quickly across the UK, EEA and Worldwide using card processing & alternative payment methods.

Global Reach & Expansion

Our regional & global payment solution network can help you expand quickly across the UK and the European Economic Area.

Company Incorporations

We incorporate new businesses in UK, Cyprus & UAE. However, we need to fully understand your business model and the required company structure to ensure full operational compliance.
 

Comprehensive Compliance Support

When incorporating a new company we will guide you through all the required compliance and legal requirements.

Custom Solutions & Competitive Pricing

We offer transparent pricing and flexible card & alternative payment solutions alongside IBAN business bank accounts tailored to fit your business aspirations.
 
 

Custom Solutions & Competitive Pricing

We offer transparent pricing and flexible solutions tailored to fit your business needs and goals.
 
 

A Proven Track Record
You Can Rely On

Since 2017, our experience has supported numerous global businesses across multiple online card & APM payment channels alongside incorporation services in the UK and Cyprus and we are now introducing the UAE.
“Let us help you do the same.”

What Business Owners Ask Us Most Often

For Merchant Accounts and Alternative Payment Methods, Serving Regional and Worldwide Jurisdictions.

Why High-Risk Solutions Do Not Accept Shopify Websites?

Because Shopify aims to minimise financial risk, it rejects many “high-risk” stores. High chargebacks or refund rates are seen as signs of fraud or poor buyer satisfaction.

Many payment processors, like Stripe, do not support Shopify and their websites. High-Risk processors avoid supporting high-risk businesses that request Shopify and ask merchants to switch their website platform to another platform, such as WooCommerce, Wix, or similar.

Both describe communication between two systems, but they differ in scope and usage.

H2H typically refers to network communication between two individual machines or endpoints, focusing on data transfer, connectivity and device-level protocols. It’s often used in networking discussions, such as TCP/IP host interactions.

S2S, on the other hand, refers to communication between two backend services or applications. It emphasizes authenticated API calls, data exchange, automation, and integration across systems.

In short, H2H is about networked devices connecting, while S2S is about applications or servers coordinating and sharing information programmatically.

An intermediary payment gateway is a third-party service that facilitates secure electronic transactions between buyers, sellers, and financial institutions.

Instead of merchants handling sensitive payment data directly, the gateway processes it, encrypts it, and routes it to the appropriate banks or card networks. It verifies payment details, checks for fraud, and confirms whether a transaction is approved or declined.

By acting as the technical bridge between all parties, it allows businesses to accept multiple payment methods without building their own complex infrastructure.

Intermediary payment gateways enhance security, streamline checkout, and reduce compliance burdens for merchants operating online or across borders.

An On-Ramp and Off-Ramp transaction refers to systems that allow users to move funds between traditional finance (fiat money) and digital assets (such as cryptocurrencies).

An On-Ramp transaction lets individuals convert fiat currencies, such as USD or EUR, into crypto via exchanges or payment processors.

An Off-Ramp enables the reverse, converting crypto back into fiat and withdrawing funds to a bank account or card.
These solutions simplify adoption by offering secure, compliant, user-friendly transaction paths. They are essential for bridging digital economies with real-world financial systems, supporting everyday payments, trading, and broader participation in the blockchain ecosystem.

A currency converter on a website is an online tool that lets users quickly convert one currency into another using current exchange rates. It’s commonly used on e-commerce sites, travel platforms, financial websites, or standalone converter tools.

For UK, Cyprus & UAE. Offering Incorporations & Banking (C2B, B2B & B2C) Services.

Does EMS offer a full incorporation and banking consultancy service?
EMS provides a full incorporation and banking consultancy for its clients. It is essential that the client fully understands the required company location, UBO & director requirements & compliance requirements to enable the new company bank account and, if needed, a Card Processing account. EMS will support the client throughout this exercise to ensure everything is completed correctly and in a structured, timely manner.

If the company is to trade, obtaining a website & bank account is essential to meet required compliance and AML regulations. A company may also be required to register for VAT.

Incorporating a company in the UK offers several advantages. It provides limited liability protection, safeguarding personal assets from business debts. A UK company enhances credibility with customers, suppliers, and investors, supporting growth and partnerships.

The UK has a straightforward, low-cost incorporation process and a stable legal system. Companies benefit from attractive tax structures, including competitive corporate tax rates and access to double-taxation treaties. Incorporation also allows easier access to financing, the ability to issue shares, and continuity beyond ownership changes.

Additionally, a UK company can trade internationally with ease and enjoy strong intellectual property protections.

Incorporating a company in Cyprus offers notable advantages. The island offers one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU at 12.5%, along with extensive double taxation treaties that facilitate international business. Its EU membership ensures regulatory stability and access to the single market.


Cyprus also offers efficient company formation procedures, robust legal and banking frameworks, and full foreign ownership. Dividend income and capital gains often enjoy favourable tax treatment.

The strategic location between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East makes it ideal for regional operations. Overall, Cyprus combines tax efficiency, credibility, and business-friendly policies.

Incorporating a company in Dubai offers numerous advantages. Businesses benefit from 0% corporate and personal income tax in many free zones, full foreign ownership, and unrestricted repatriation of profits. Dubai provides world-class infrastructure, strategic global connectivity, and access to markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

The city’s stable political environment, strong regulatory framework, and business-friendly policies attract investors. Companies also enjoy simplified incorporation procedures and access to skilled international talent. Overall, Dubai offers a competitive, innovation-driven ecosystem that supports growth and global expansion.