Can You Open an Israeli Company Remotely?

Many foreign entrepreneurs and international investors want to register an Israeli company but cannot travel to Israel. The good news is that the entire registration process can typically be completed remotely through a Power of Attorney arrangement. This article explains exactly how that works, what documents you will need to provide, and where remote processes still have practical limits.

How Remote Company Registration Works

The foundation of remote company registration in Israel is the Power of Attorney (PoA) — a legal document that authorises a representative in Israel to act on your behalf for registration purposes. Once the PoA is in place, your representative can sign documents, interact with the Registrar of Companies, and complete the filing process without you needing to set foot in Israel.

Your representative submits the incorporation documents — including the Articles of Association and the application form — directly to the Companies Registrar. The Registrar processes the application and, assuming all documents are in order, issues a Certificate of Incorporation.

Documents You Still Need to Provide

Even though you will not be travelling to Israel, you will still need to prepare and provide several documents: passport copies for all directors and shareholders, proof of address for all directors and shareholders, the Power of Attorney (notarised and apostilled), and corporate documents if any shareholder is a company rather than an individual.

Most of these can be provided electronically as scanned copies in the first instance, though some original documents may be required. See our full guide to documents needed to open a company in Israel.

Notarisation and Apostille Requirements

The Power of Attorney must be properly executed in your country before it can be used in Israel. In most cases this means notarisation — the document must be signed before a licensed notary public — and an apostille, which is an internationally recognised certificate that authenticates the notary’s credentials under the Hague Convention. The exact procedure and timing varies by country. We recommend starting this process early to avoid delays.

Once the Company Is Registered — What Next?

Bank account opening is often the most challenging step for remote founders. While company registration can almost always be completed remotely, opening a bank account with an Israeli bank is more complex. Some Israeli banks may require at least one director to visit a branch in person. See our bank account opening assistance service for more information.

Registered address and virtual office can be set up entirely without you being present in Israel. Your company must have a registered address in Israel from the point of registration. A virtual office service provides this address and handles official correspondence on your behalf. See our virtual office services for Israeli companies.

Is There Anything You Cannot Do Remotely?

The large majority of administrative steps in the Israeli company registration process can be handled remotely. Banking is the most common practical limitation — not all Israeli banks accept fully remote account opening for new foreign-owned companies. For the registration itself, remote completion is standard and well-established in Israel.