Is there only 1 Way to Invite Someone to Company?

[[616]RexFortis 48]

I see that when I'm face-to-face with another character in-game then I can send them an invite to join my company.  Is that the only way?  Can I not just type in their name somewhere and they'll automatically receive an invite?

[Khilandros 57]

Face-to-face is the only way.