Singapore Branch Office Registration Checklist

• The proposed name of your Singapore branch office name must be approved by the ACRA prior to registration.

• Minimum of one local resident agent *
• If you are unable to satisfy the local director requirement, Rikvin offers a nominee agent service.

*Can be a Singapore citizen, Singapore permanent resident or Singapore employment pass work pass, dependant pass holder
Note: A nominee agent is not required to be given or hold any shares. He is just appointed to satisfy the Singapore Companies Act requirements.

• The branch office must have a local registered address.
• P.O Box address is not allowed.

Rikvin can provide a prestigious registered address service for Singapore companies including virtual office services and hot desk.

• Singapore law does not allow foreigners to self-register a Branch office in Singapore.

Rikvin offers professional Branch office registration service

• Passport copies of proposed agents with Residential address proof.

A certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation of foreign parent company.

• A certified copy of Memorandum and Articles.
• Information such as nationality, passport number and other personal information of agent of the branch office.
• A memorandum executed by or on behalf of the foreign company stating the powers of the local agent, if any.
• A memorandum of appointment or power of attorney stating the names and addresses of two or more residents in Singapore to act as authorized agents to perform services and accept any official notices served to the company. ( provided by Rikvin)

• We will assist you with opening corporate bank account opening for your Singapore Branch office after the incorporation.

• Your Singapore Branch Office may need to register for Goods and Services Tax in Singapore if your turnover is expected to be above SGD1 million per year for local supplies only.

We can assist you with GST registration and on-going GST compliance, if required.

• Based on the type of business you plan to start up, Branch office may or may not need a business license or permit to operate. If you need to apply for a business license, we can advise and assist you with the application filing process. The fees will depend on the specific type of license that you require as the complexities involved vary from license to license.

• After the company has been incorporated, we can assist your company with on-going and annual compliance and filing requirements including accounting and corporate tax fling matters.

• You are free to register a Singapore Company and operate your Singapore branch office from overseas.

With Relocation

• If you plan to relocate to Singapore to operate your branch office setup, you must obtain an Employment pass for your branch staff.