Setup Representative Office
Introduction
Welcome to Singapore’s Representative Office Management System. This system enables you to apply for or renew your Representative Office registration online.
Why Register a Representative Office?
Singapore has established itself as a reputable financial and regional trading centre. It is the world’s busiest port and a top location for investments in the Asia Pacific region. Factors such as strategic location, a competitive workforce, pro-business environment and forward looking economic policies have enabled Singapore to be the world’s gateway to Asia.
Foreign entities from the manufacturing, international trading, wholesale, trade and trade-related business sectors that are keen on exploring the viability of doing business in Singapore, or are interested in using Singapore as a launch pad into the Asia Pacific, may wish to set up a Representative Office (RO). An RO has the benefit of allowing a foreign entity to assess the business environment in Singapore before deciding to set up a permanent establishment.
An approved RO of a foreign commercial entity may operate in Singapore for a validity period of one year only from its commencement date. An extension of RO will be on a case-by-case basis and subjected to approval for up to a maximum of three years. ROs which decide to continue their presence in Singapore thereafter should register their operations with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore.
Foreign entities from the following sectors may approach the respective bodies for more information on RO setup in Singapore:
- Banking, finance, financial exchanges and insurance sectors may approach the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS): http://www.mas.gov.sg.
- Foreign law practice may approach the Ministry of Law (MinLaw): https://www.mlaw.gov.sg/.
All other foreign entities looking to register and incorporate a local branch office, you may approach the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA): http://www.acra.gov.sg.
Application Procedures
Foreign entities can submit their applications or renew their Representative Office registrations at https://roms.enterprisesg.gov.sg via a secured online application form.
All new applications of foreign commercial entities must fulfil the following criteria:
- Sales Turnover of the foreign entity must US$250,000 or more.
- No. of years of establishment of the foreign entity must be 3 years or more.
- Proposed No. of staff for RO should not be more than 4.
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).
- Softcopy attachments of the foreign entity’s latest Audited Accounts.
All ROs must comply with the Terms and Conditions. Please [click here] for details.
A processing fee of S$200 per year is applicable. The processing fee is non-refundable for unsuccessful or withdrawn applications. Payment can be made by any of the following modes:
- Credit/debit cards (either Corporate or Personal Visa or Master Card)
- Corporate PayNow:
PayNow UEN: |
T18GB0001KESG |
Participating banks of PayNow: |
Citibank, DBS/POSB, HSBC, Maybank, OCBC, SCB, UOB, BOC and ICBC |
Important note: |
Please enter:
i) the correct quantum and
ii) the details of your payment (e.g. Application of RO (New), Application of RO (Renewal), etc.)
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- Electronic Bank Transfer:
Bank account |
032-001110-1 |
Account name: |
Enterprise Singapore |
Bank code: |
7171 |
Branch code: |
032 |
Bank name: |
The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) |
Branch: |
12 Marina Boulevard
DBS Asia Central
Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3
Singapore 018982 |
Swift code: |
DBSSSGSG |
Important Note: |
If you are paying from overseas using cross-border transfer service, do note that bank charges and miscellaneous fees chargeable by the bank (including intermediary or corresponding bank) are to be borne by customer. For transfer via SWIFT network, please select the charge code "OUR".
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After effecting the payment via Corporate PayNow or Electronic Bank Transfer, details of the payment should be sent to AR_enquiry@enterprisesg.gov.sg.
Channel Management 3 (Representative Office)
Enterprise Services Division
Enterprise Singapore
230 Victoria Street #14-00
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
For more details, please refer to FAQs. If you require additional information or clarification, please email to roms@enterprisesg.gov.sg.