Incorporation & Compliance

China Company Setup & Registration

Establishing the right business structure in China — designed for banking, invoicing and long-term operations, not just for the licence.

Quick Answer

Yes, foreign investors can establish companies in China depending on business scope and industry requirements. Common structures include Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises (WFOE), joint ventures and representative offices.

Registration Is the Easy Part

Registering a company in China is not difficult. Designing a company that can open a bank account, issue invoices, receive foreign payments, hire staff and pass annual compliance is the part that determines whether the business works.

We focus on creating a structure suitable for long-term operations, not only on completing the registration procedure.

Company Types We Establish

  • Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises (WFOE)
  • Trading companies
  • Consulting companies
  • Service companies
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Property management companies
  • E-commerce companies

What Our Support Includes

  • Business scope planning
  • Corporate structure and shareholding design
  • Name approval and registration procedures
  • Licensing coordination
  • Registered address arrangement
  • Corporate bank account preparation
  • Tax registration and accounting setup
  • Company chops and corporate documents

Common Setup Mistakes We Prevent

  • An unsuitable company structure chosen before the business model is clear
  • An incorrect or too narrow business scope that blocks invoicing later
  • Poor documentation preparation that delays banking
  • Ignoring future banking, tax and foreign exchange requirements
  • Registered capital set without regard to actual funding plans

After Registration

A new company still needs a bank account, tax registration, accounting, payroll and compliance calendar before it can trade. We coordinate all of it, and continue supporting operations afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Foreign investors can establish companies in China depending on the industry, business activity and applicable regulations. Common structures include Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises (WFOE), joint ventures and representative offices.

The timeline depends on location, industry, business scope, required approvals and documentation preparation. Professional preparation before submission can significantly reduce delays.

Choosing an unsuitable company structure, defining an incorrect business scope, preparing documentation poorly and ignoring future banking and tax requirements. A company should be designed for long-term operation, not only for registration.

Not always. Requirements vary by city and structure, and some steps can be handled through authorised representatives, but banking usually involves the legal representative.

Nationwide Advisory. Local Execution.

China Is Complex.

Your China operation does not have to be. Strategy. Structure. Execution.