What documents does a Korean parent company need to set up a Singapore subsidiary?

You usually need the Korean parent company's business registration certificate in English, a notarised letter appointing a representative of the corporate shareholder, a copy of the representative's passport, the register of shareholders, and identification documents for shareholders holding 25% or more.

Because the incorporation agent must identify the company's actual owner (Ultimate Beneficial Owner), if a shareholder holding 25% or more is a corporate entity, we trace up through that entity's shareholders and collect documents until the individuals are identified.

1. Business registration certificate in English
2. Letter appointing a representative of the corporate shareholder (notarisation required, template provided by Lee Kim Alliance)
3. Copy of the representative's passport and email address
4. Register of shareholders (in Korean or English, no notarisation required)
5. Identification documents for shareholders holding 25% or more: a copy of the passport for individuals, and documents 1 and 4 above for corporate entities

• If the Korean parent company is listed: Documents 4 and 5 are not required.
• If there are also individual shareholders: A copy of each individual shareholder's passport and proof of address are also required.

Lee Kim Alliance provides the appointment letter template and document review as part of its company incorporation service.