A satellite office is a firm branch that is physically distinct from the main office. It is a concept originally proposed by the Bank of Tokyo in the late 20th century. At that time, Japanese banks cooperated with other companies to try to set up offices outside of Tokyo.
This kind of workstation may be situated abroad, hundreds of kilometers from the main office, or even just across town. A satellite office can range in size from a single desk for a particular employee to a workplace that can house hundreds of employees. Although these employees live in other locations, they can still handle the same business as the main office.
The benefits of a satellite office include: reduced costs by reducing staff deployment; faster and more efficient decision making for local needs; flexible use of local human resources; and increased customer satisfaction at the local level.