Direct Extension
A branch can provide a direct extension of the foreign company into a new jurisdiction. Signum helps compare the branch with a separate local subsidiary, coordinate the required parent-company documentation and prepare the tax, representation and operating framework for the local presence.
Branch-versus-subsidiary assessment
Comparing liability, governance, investment and operational implications.
Parent-company documentation
Coordinating corporate records, constitutional documents and approvals.
Local representation
Identifying representative, address and authority requirements.
Branch registration
Preparing and coordinating local registration formalities.
Tax and permanent-establishment setup
Establishing the appropriate reporting and tax framework.
Operational handover
Preparing banking, accounting, payroll and ongoing compliance.
Branch Suitability
The branch is registered as a Registered Non-Hong Kong Company.
The branch is not legally separate from the parent.
The branch can conduct business in Hong Kong under the parent structure.
Registration is required when the foreign company establishes a place of business in Hong Kong.
Assess whether a branch or subsidiary better supports the project.
Coordinate parent-company records, approvals and local representation.
Complete the applicable branch and business registrations.
Set up tax, banking, accounting, employment and compliance processes.
Considering a Branch?
Compare direct parent-company operations with the legal and commercial separation offered by a local subsidiary.
Initial consultation · No commitment required
China
Hong Kong
Japan