Can a foreigner or foreign director open a Singapore corporate bank account remotely?
Traditional banks (DBS, OCBC, UOB) require at least one director to attend an in-person interview at a Singapore branch. Neobanks and digital payment platforms - Airwallex, Aspire, Wise Business - offer fully remote account opening with video KYC. Most foreign founders open a neobank account immediately after incorporation and add a traditional bank account once a director can visit Singapore.