China Company Registration
We Guide Your Business to a Successful Start
CW specializes in managing the legal and administrative procedures involved in establishing a company in China. Our team of experienced professionals has worked with clients across various industries, including logistics, trade & e-commerce, IT development, F&B, and more. We can assist with the formation of Foreign-Invested Enterprises (FIE) / Wholly-Foreign Owned Enterprises (WFOE), Representative Offices (RO), and Branches, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. Trust us to guide you through the complexities of setting up your company in China, allowing you to concentrate on expanding your business.
China Company Formation
Key Factors to Consider
Type of entity to be established: Foreign investors can choose from a range of options, including Representative Offices (ROs), Foreign-Invested Enterprises (FIE), etc. Each type of entity has its own benefits and drawbacks, depending on the nature of the business and the investor’s long-term goals.
Business Scope: The business scope should be clearly defined and accurate, and it should match the actual business activities that the company plans to engage in. The business scope can have a significant impact on the type of license and permits required to operate in China.
Registered Capital: The registered capital refers to the amount of money that the company plans to invest in the business, and it is a critical factor that affects the company’s ability to conduct business activities in China. Under the amended Company Law, shareholders are required to fully contribute their subscribed capital within five years from the company’s establishment date. For companies registered before July 1, 2024, a transitional period is provided, necessitating adjustments to their capital contribution schedules to comply with the new five-year requirement by June 30, 2027 . Failure to meet these obligations may lead to administrative actions, including potential loss of shareholder rights.
Management: Legal Representative, Director(s), Manager(s), Supervisor(s), and Finance Person in Charge: These roles are critical for the company’s operations and compliance with Chinese laws and regulations. It is important to carefully consider who will assume these roles and ensure that they are qualified and have the necessary experience and expertise.
Our China Company Registration Service
To ensure proper guidance, it is recommended to seek the assistance of a qualified and experienced professional, such as a legal counsel, accountant, or business advisor, who can provide guidance and support throughout the registration process. At CW, we support you with legal counsels, accountants, business advisors and project managers all under one roof, which is what sets us apart from other advisory firms.
Pre-investment advisory
- Holding structure options and analysis
- Comparative analysis of different organizational forms, such as Representative Office vs Foreign-Invested Enterprise (FIE)
- Crafting your China company’s business scope
- Registered capital planning, Profit & Loss projection, Cash flow forecasting
- How to choose the appropriate Legal Representative, Director(s), Manager(s), Supervisor(s), Finance Person in Charge
- Different types of bank accounts (capital account, RMB basic account, general account etc.) and how to operate them
- Industry-specific permits and license applications (For example, import/export permit, food operating license, ICP filing, NVOCC, Medical Device Permit etc.)
Company registration
- Application for China company business license
- Application for company chops and seals
- Bank account opening support
- Industry-specific permits and licenses application
Office premise selection support
- Office premise search
- Lease negotiation support
- Lease agreement review
- Rental property due diligence
