A representative office is usually set up when a foreign company wishes to establish a presence in USA, but does not (yet) intend to actually carry on any business there. but is merely an administrative arrangement and primarily designed for non-commercial activities. Legally , a SR is not a business entity per see and not allowed to perform any activity with the purpose to generate profits.Permitted Activitiesconducting market researchconduct feasibility studies supervise the activities of its main headquarters' local agents and distributorsact as a liaison office during a negotiation dealprovide customer support