China Company Setup

Foreign-Invested Company Registration (China)

(WFOE – Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) — We support foreign investors with end-to-end WFOE registration, including name approval, documentation, filings, and post-registration setup steps.

Who is it for / Suitable for

Foreign individuals or companies wanting 100% ownership of a China-based company.

Businesses planning to conduct import/export, manufacturing, consulting, tech services, trading, or e-commerce in China.

Investors needing a legal entity to hire staff, invoice clients, or open a Chinese bank account.

Key Requirements

A business scope that complies with China’s foreign investment catalogue

Registered office address

Commercial lease

Identification of a legal representative and supervisor

Can be foreign

Company name approval in Chinese.

Minimum registered capital

No fixed statutory minimum but must match business scope

Business plan and articles of association

Capital injection schedule

If required by scope

Clients need to provide the following information / documents

Document Name

Notarized

Passport copy of shareholders & legal representative

Must be valid at least 6 months

Yes

Parent company registration documents (if corporate shareholder)

Certificate of incorporation, business license

Yes

Bank reference letter (individual or corporate)

Shows financial credibility

Yes

Office lease agreement

Required for company registration address

Business plan & business scope description

Used for approval assessment

Articles of Association (draft)

Will be finalized during registration

Power of Attorney for local agent

To authorize filings

Yes

Proposed Chinese company names (3–5 choices)

For name approval process

Average Processing Time

1.5–3 months

Depending on city, business scope, and whether additional licenses are required.

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What you would get when the application is complete

Business License

统一社会信用代码 / Unified Social Credit Code

Company Seal Set

Official seal, financial seal, legal representative seal

Tax Registration Activation

To enable legal tax filing and compliance

Foreign Exchange Registration

If needed

Bank Account Opening Approval

Bank account opened after approval

On-going Compliance Requirements

To stay compliant after registration:

Monthly tax filing

File VAT and corporate tax payments on a monthly basis.

Annual audit and annual return filing

Complete annual audits and submit required annual returns.

Accounting Compliance

Keep proper books in line with PRC accounting standards

License Maintenance

Renew and update licenses for regulated business activities.

Foreign Investment Reporting

Comply with foreign ownership and investment reporting rules.

Office Lease Requirement

Maintain a valid registered office address at all times.

Government Agencies Involved

Government agencies involved / overseeing the application:

AMR (Administration for Market Regulation)

Company registration & Business License issuance.

Tax Bureau

Tax registration and ongoing filing supervision.

SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange)

Foreign exchange and capital registration.

Local Public Security Bureau

Company seal registration.

Bank of China / commercial banks

Corporate bank account approval.

Industry-specific regulators (if applicable)

e.g., customs, commerce bureau, medical/food regulators.

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