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Foreign Company Branch Registration in Syria

We assess whether a branch, representative office or Syrian subsidiary best fits the foreign company’s objectives in the Syrian market.

Last updated: 8 September 2026

Scope of service

  • Analyse the purpose and permitted scope of the local presence.
  • Review the parent company’s standing and corporate approvals.
  • Identify foreign documents, legalisation and translation steps.
  • Structure local management authority and compliance.

What we deliver

  • A comparison of branch and subsidiary options.
  • A country-specific document and legalisation checklist.
  • Draft parent-company resolutions and powers of attorney.
  • Registration follow-through and continuing obligations.

How we work

  1. Define the activity, parties and commercial objectives.
  2. Select the appropriate structure and regulatory route.
  3. Prepare documents and complete registration or approvals.
  4. Support post-completion governance and continuing compliance.

Legal points to manage

A branch is not legally separate from its parent, so liabilities can extend to the foreign company. A representative office may also be unsuitable for direct commercial operations.

Frequently asked questions

How does a branch differ from a representative office?

A branch performs approved activities connected with the parent; a representative office generally focuses on liaison and promotion rather than full trading.

Is a resident manager required?

Management and local-presence requirements depend on the structure, activity and rules applied to the file.

Must parent-company documents be translated?

Foreign documents generally require appropriate legalisation and certified translation, with the chain depending on the country of issue.

Discuss your legal project in Syria

Send a short description of the activity, parties and objective so we can identify the legal path and document requirements.

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