Representative Office

Processing time
2 weeks
Issuing authority
ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE (ENTERPRISESG)

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We handle the full application — document prep, agency liaison, follow-up — alongside your incorporation.

Who needs the Representative Office

This licence applies to Singapore businesses registered under the following SSIC industry codes:

Required documents and prerequisites

Items the applicant typically needs ready before submitting:

  • Supporting Documents
  • All new applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
  • Softcopy attachment (in English or an official English translation*) of the foreign entity's Certificate of Incorporation or Registration Certificate (as applicable)
  • *translation must be performed by a professional translation services company
  • Softcopy attachments of the foreign entity's latest Audited Accounts
  • Write up on the purpose of setting up an RO and to elaborate on the RO activities to be conducted in Singapore (in official letterhead) and to be signed by the Parent Organization Authorized Personnel.

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