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Singapore Branch Office

Key Information to Note

  • Statutory requirement of at least one local authorized representative  

At least one local resident representative is required. A management staff who will be relocated to Singapore must obtain an Employment Pass first before being appointed as an authorized representative. We offer application of Employment Pass as an additional service.

  • Statutory requirement to provide a Registered Office Address

From the date of incorporation, the branch office must provide a registered office within Singapore where all communications and notices to the company are addressed, and where the company’s registers and records are kept. We offer a registered office address as an additional service. 

  • Cost savings when you avail this package

Company secretary service is complimentary on the first year of incorporation to help you keep track of all statutory and legal requirements of the branch office. The succeeding year’s cost is $750 per annum. The package also comes with 2 free transactions which are valid within the first year of the branch office’s incorporation and free use (one-time) of our conference room during your meeting with the bank officer for bank account opening. Imagine the costs that you can save in the first year of your business!









What is included in the Package for Registration of Singapore Branch Office

  • Registration of Singapore Branch Office

We will prepare all necessary forms and documents and perform the registration of branch office with ACRA. The package fee includes the application fee of S$315.

  • Provision of Company Secretary

Our package comes with complimentary company secretary service for the first year of branch office’s incorporation. Company Secretary is not mandatory but it is good to have to make sure that someone is keeping track of the statutory and legal requirements of branch office.

  • Compliance Alerts and Reminders

Alerts and reminders will be sent making sure you will not miss important compliance requirements.

  • Assistance with Opening of Bank Account

We arrange an appointment for the opening of bank account with a local bank. You can use our conference room for free (one-time free usage) to meet with the bank officer for account opening.

  • Free 2 transactions limited to Change of Registered Office Address and Change of Appointed Representative valid for 1 year from date of incorporation.
  • General Advisory

We provide a 1-hour free advisory where we discuss the matters about Singapore branch office which include but not limited to registration, licensing with other authorities and other statutory requirements.


Total price to be paid
$XXX.XX


1. Is Branch Office eligible to tax exemption schemes for a new start-up company?
Singapore branches of foreign companies are controlled and managed by their foreign parent, thus, they are not considered tax residents of Singapore. With this, they are not eligible for tax exemptions, incentives, and grants that are available for local companies. This is one of the reasons why most foreign companies prefer to set up a subsidiary rather than a Branch Office.

2. What are the documents necessary to register a branch office in Singapore?
These are the basic documents necessary to register a branch of a foreign company. Additional documents may be required by your registered filing agent.

(a) A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the foreign company

(b) A certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles (MAA) of the foreign company
(c) Particulars of the director and local resident agent of the foreign company
(d) Charter, Statute, or other constitutional documents.

3. What is the required authorized share capital for a foreign branch in Singapore?
When a foreign branch is registered, the authorized capital must tally with the authorized capital of the parent company.

4. Does a branch office follow the name of its parent company?
Yes. The name of the branch office to be registered with ACRA must correspond to the name of the foreign company.

5. Does a dormant branch office required to lodge audited accounts with ACRA?
If the Singapore Branch is dormant according to section 373(9) of the Act, it may lodge with ACRA, an unaudited profit and loss account with respect to its operations in Singapore and an unaudited statement showing its assets used in and liabilities arising out of its operations in Singapore.

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