Branch vs. Subsidiary vs. Rep Office: Which Structure Fits Your Global Expansion?

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When companies plan to enter a new market, the first real decision is not hiring or marketing. It is structural. How should you enter that country? Should you open a branch office, set up a subsidiary, or start with a representative office? At a glance, these options may seem similar. In practice, they operate very differently. The choice […]