• The main difference between a representative office and a branch office is that a branch office is a setup to generate a profit while a representative office is a setup to research the market and gain an insight into what the business environment looks like, it does not make a profit.
  • A branch office is a legal entity that can contract any business deals and contracts, while a representative office cannot because it is not a legal entity.
  • A representative office is not required to register or remit capital while a branch office is mandated to register as a company and have minimal capital.