Procedures for Establishing a Foreign Company Branch in Syria

Our office specializes in commercial and real estate matters, providing legal registration services and handling the procedures for establishing branches of foreign companies in the Syrian Arab Republic, in addition to dispute resolution and business restructuring.

First: Required Core Documents

To register a foreign company branch in Syria, the following documents must be submitted:

1. A certified copy of the parent company's Articles of Incorporation or Memorandum of Association.
2. A Board Resolution approving the opening of the branch and appointing a branch manager.
3. A certificate of registration of the parent company in its country of origin.
4. A legal power of attorney granted to the branch manager in Syria.
5. Certified financial statements proving capital and actual business activity.
6. Certified financial statements for the previous fiscal year.
7. An official authorization to follow up on registration procedures.
8. An official statement from the parent company defining the branch's objectives and financial/administrative scope.

Second: Legalization Requirements

All documents must be legalized in the following order:

• Authentication by the competent authorities in the parent company's country.
• Legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin.
• Legalization by the Syrian embassy or consulate in that country (if available).
• Final legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Syria.

Third: Information to Be Included in the Registration Application

The application must include:

• Company name, nationality, and business activity.
• Legal form and registered head office.
• Objectives of the branch in Syria.
• Proposed branch address in Syria.
• Branch manager details (name, nationality, job title).
• Name of the accredited legal counsel in Syria.
• Details of the authorized representative handling the registration.
• External auditor of the parent company and the approved auditor in Syria.

Compliance with these requirements ensures a smoother registration process and helps avoid administrative or legal delays. It is always advisable to work with a qualified legal advisor to manage the establishment process professionally and efficiently.