Foreign branch registration

The first step in registering a Singapore branch will to obtain approval for the proposed name. If the proposed foreign branch name includes a trade mark or atent name, or the name of another company or business existing elsewhere, written consent of the owner of the trade mark or patent, or the other company for the use of the name must be obtained. The applicant must also declare that the company will change the name if it is found otherwise must be made.

After the name had been approved and is being reserved, the following documents must also be filed with ACRA.

1. A certified copy of the foreign company's Certificate of incorporation or Registration of a document of similar effect.
2. A certified copy of the foreign company's charter, statute or memorandum and articles or other instrument constituting or defining its constitution. 
3. A memorandum of appointment or power of attorney appointing two or more locally resident persons authorised to accept service of process and any notices required to be served on the foreign company. 
4. A return by the foreign company giving particulars of directors at time of registration. Where the return includes directors resident in Singapore who are members of the local board of directors, a memorandum duly executed stating the powers of the local directors must also be filed. 
5. Notice of Situation of Registered Office and of Office Hours at time of Incorporation.  
6. S tatutory Declaration by Agent of Foreign Company. 

Every foreign company registered under the Companies Act must have two agents acting on its behalf in Singapore. These agents must be Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents or Singapore Employment Pass Holders.

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