Company Versus Branch
Foreign entities or individuals doing business in Singapore may be required to register a legal presence in Singapore depending on the duration and type of business activities carried on in Singapore.
While there are several different entity types for carrying on a business in Singapore, foreign businesses generally either incorporate a company or register a branch. The choice of business entity has on-going tax and regulatory implications.
The following article presents a comparison of some of the non-tax features of a company vis-à-vis a branch.