Branch Office

• Pre-Incorporation Form
• Passport copy of foreign directors and IC for Singapore Director
• Particulars of corporate shareholders for Singapore company
• The parent company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association

• Let us know your preferred branch name, principal activities of your business, share capital, financial year end, registered office address, company officers’ profile including Shareholders, Ultimate Beneficial Owners, Directors, Company Secretary, etc.
• There will be no separate constitution for the company. It will be the same as the foreign parent company.
• The branch need to appoint local agents who are ordinary residents (Singaporean, Singapore PR, EP holder) to act on behalf of company.
• A true copy of NRIC/passport is required to be presented for verification.
• Ensure passport validity not less than 6 months.

Note: More documents might be required from you in case by case basis.

• Branch Name – The Singapore branch office must bear the same name as the foreign parent company, clearly stating that it is a branch office, and the name is subject to the approval of the Registrar of Company.
• Parent Company Ownership – The foreign parent company must own 100% of the branch office.
• Constitution – There will be no separate constitution for the company as it will be the same as the foreign parent company. The parent company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association must be lodged with ACRA.
• Staffs – For the foreign company wishes to transfer their staff to Singapore, individuals can apply for Employment Passes for their deployment in Singapore. They can be appointed as Agent of the Singapore Branch Office upon approval of their Employment Pass application.