What is a Branch Office? 分公司（Branch Office）
What is a Branch Office?
When foreign companies expand into Malaysia, they have several options, including:
✅ Registering a Private Limited Company (Sdn. Bhd.)
✅ Setting up a Subsidiary
✅ Establishing a Branch Office
Among these, a Branch Office is a direct extension of the foreign parent company rather than an independent legal entity.
Key Features of a Branch Office in Malaysia:
🔹 Not a Separate Legal Entity – It operates as an extension of the foreign company.
🔹 Same Business Activities as the Parent Company – A branch cannot engage in activities outside the parent company’s scope.
🔹 Foreign Company is Liable for Debts – Since it’s not independent, the parent company bears full responsibility for its obligations.
🔹 Decisions Require Parent Company Approval – The branch has limited autonomy in making strategic decisions.
While a Branch Office provides a way to expand operations quickly, many businesses prefer setting up an Sdn. Bhd. or a Subsidiary for greater flexibility, tax benefits, and liability protection.
分公司（Branch Office）
外国公司在马来西亚开拓市场时有几种方法，其中最普遍的就是在这里开设公司（Sdn Bhd）、子公司（Subsidiary）或分公司（Branch Office）。这些看似一样的公司类型，实际上所遵守的条规都是不一样的哦！
分公司（Branch Office）与普通公司有极大的不同，他们作为母公司的左右手，却不在法律上属于一个独立个体。因此，他们所经营的活动需要跟母公司完全相同，所作的决定需要通过母公司批准，可以说是国外母公司在马来西亚的一个延伸。
此外，由于他们不属于一个独立个体，所有的债务都会需要由母公司承担。
虽然分公司可以快速扩大业务，但许多企业更愿意设立私人有限公司或子公司，以获得更大的灵活性、税收优惠和责任保护。
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