F&Q
Belgian law allows company formation documents to be signed by an authorized representative—such as a lawyer, notary clerk, or consultant—under a special Power of Attorney, so shareholders or directors do not need to be physically present in person. KYC due diligence for bank account opening is relatively strict, and the bank may require the individual to attend in person or complete in-person signing/verification through an authorized representative. This falls under the bank’s internal risk controls, and the specific requirements depend on the account-opening bank’s policy.
