Foreign Company Registration Options in Singapore Presented By Rikvin Prosperous economy, pro-businessenvironment, skilled and talented professionals, and organized incorporation procedure are the common reasons why a foreign entrepreneur would consider investing in Singapore. Rikvin, leading company incorporation firm and corporate solutions provider in Singapore specializes in foreign company registration. The firm contributes to the organized businessprocedures and registration procedures in the country. “As a foreign company, you have options for Singapore company registration, you can choose to register a Subsidiary Company, Branch Office or a Representative Office in Singapore. You have the option to choose to set up a company and relocate to Singapore or run your company operation without having to relocate to Singapore, Rikvin said. “If your Branch Office, Representative Office or Singapore Subsidiary Company business intends to relocate management staff from your home country to manage the company's operations in Singapore, you will need to apply for an Employment Pass. The Employment Pass application can be only filed after registration of the company,” Rikvin continues. Moreover, Rikvin discussed the three options for foreign company registration: Setting up a Subsidiary Company - a Subsidiary Company in Singapore is an incorporated private limited company, which the majority of shares are held by a corporation, foreign or local. A Subsidiary Company in Singapore is considered a resident company; Setting up a Singapore Branch Office - A Branch Office in Singapore is an extension of a foreign parent company registered outside of Singapore. The purpose of a Branch Office is to facilitate operation and revenue generation in Singapore for the foreign parent company; and Setting up a Singapore Representative Office - A Representative Office provides a foreign company interested in establishing operation in Singapore an avenue to assessbusiness opportunities in Singapore market prior to making any long term or large-scale commitment. Finally, Rikvin emphasized that Singapore Companies Act does not allow foreign individuals or entities to self-register a company, thus informing every foreign entrepreneur to hire the services of a company registration specialist for business setup. About the Publisher:
Rikvin is a Singapore-based consultancy that offers businesssolutions for both local and foreign professionals, investors and entrepreneurs. Rikvin’s areasof expertise include assistance to incorporate a Singapore company, offshore company setup,
Singapore work visa, and other related corporate services. Rikvin also provides immigration services for foreign professionals wishing to relocate to Singapore. Rikvin PTELTD 20 Cecil Street, #14-01, Equity Plaza, Singapore 049705 Main Lines: (65) 6438 8887 Fax (65) 6438 2436 http://www.rikvin.com