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| Q1. What is a foreign company? |
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| A foreign company is one that is incorporated outside Singapore. It has to register a branch in Singapore under the Companies Act before it can commence business here. Any foreign company wishing to register a branch has to engage a professional firm or service bureau in Singapore e.g. law firm or accounting firm to assist in the application for registration. |
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| Q2. What is the procedure for registration of a branch of a foreign company? |
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You will have to obtain approval for the company name before you can register a foreign company. An application fee is payable for each approved company name.
An approved company name will be reserved for 60 days. If you need more time, you can apply online for an extension of another 60 days. The application fee is payable for each approved name. Application for registration of a foreign company must be submitted online via BizFile by a professional firm/company. A registration fee is payable for a company limited by shares regardless of the amount of its authorised share capital. |
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| Q3. Can individuals register a branch of a foreign company by themselves? |
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| No. The registration of a branch of a foreign company must be carried out by a professional firm or service bureau. |
