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). By setting up an RO, it allows a foreign entity to assess the business environment in Singapore before deciding to set up a permanent establishment.

With effect from 1 January 2012, an RO of a foreign commercial entity may operate in Singapore for a maximum of three (3) years from its commencement date, provided that the RO status is evaluated and renewed yearly. ROs which decide to continue their presence in Singapore thereafter should register their operations with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore.

All new applications of foreign commercial entitles must fulfill the following criteria:

• Sales Turnover of the foreign entity must be > US$250,000
• No, of years of establishment of the foreign entity must be >= 3 years
• Proposed No. of staff for RO should be < 5 people

• A processing fee of S$200 per year is applicable. This is non-refundable for unsuccessful or withdrawn applications.
• Payment can be made by the following modes:
  • Cheque drawn on a bank located in Singapore (must be crossed and made payable to Enterprise Singapore).
  • Bank Draft in Singapore Dollars payable by a bank located in Singapore (made payable to Enterprise Singapore).
  • Credit Card (either Visa or Master Card) when submitting application online.

1. Submit your online application form here.

2. After submitting your application form, if you are not paying by credit card, please mail your cheque or bank draft to Enterprise Singapore
   Representative Office (RO) Unit
   Enterprise Partnership Group
   Enterprise Singapore
   230 Victoria Street #07-00
   Bugis Junction Towers
   Singapore 188024

All ROs must comply with the Terms and Conditions. Please click here for details.