Setup Representative Office
Introduction
Welcome to Singapore's Representative Office Management System. The system enables you to apply for or renew your Representative Office registration online. All you need is a standard Web browser with Internet Explorer 5.0/Netscape Navigator 6.0 and above.
Why Register a Representative Office?
Singapore has today 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 companies 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 company to test out the business environment in Singapore before committing to any investment decisions. However, foreign companies wanting to maintain long term operations in Singapore will be required to incorporate as legal entities with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) in Singapore.
Application Procedures
Foreign companies who wish to apply for or renew their Representative Office registrations can log in to https://roms.iesingapore.gov.sg to submit via a secured online application form.
All new applications must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Softcopy attachment (in English or an official English translation) of the parent Company's Certificate of Incorporation
- Softcopy attachments of the parent company's latest audited accounts
In the event that softcopy versions of the above requested documents are not available, the applicant can submit hardcopies to IE Singapore HQ after filing the online application. If the applicant is unable to provide the parent company’s latest audited accounts, the applicant can write in to IE Singapore to seek for waiver and provide a set of the company brochures and self-declare the needed information.
A processing fee of S$200 is applicable and payment can be made by any of the following modes:
- Cheque (must be crossed and made payable to International Enterprise Singapore).
- Bank Draft in Singapore Dollars with a Singapore Bank address.
- Credit Card (either Master or Visa Card) when you submit your application online.
Please mail your cheque or bank draft to International Enterprise Singapore's HQ at the following address after submitting your application online:
International EnterpriseSingapore
230 Victoria Street #07-00
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Attn: Trade Services & Policy Group (Representative Office Unit)