Starting a business in China

The most common legal entities registered by foreigners in China are Representative office, Wholly foreign owned enterprise and Joint venture.

Depending on the market entry strategy, different options may work for different companies.

 

The process of registering the company in China depends on the chosen legal entity, and typically takes from couple of weeks to couple of months.

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Choosing the Chinese company name, appropriate business scope, opening a bank account, recruiting employees and preparing the required documentation in Mandarin does not have to be complicated. We can provide you with templates and recommendations. We can advise you on how to go through the process, how to use the government subsidies for your industry, and provide guidance to ensure each step is legally compliant. 

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Being the owner of the company in China does not automatically grants you permission to work in China, which is why you might want to apply for the work permit. Work permit can enable you to obtain residence permit and possibility to visit China and stay as long as your business requires your presence.

 

We can help you hire a reputable agency to make sure you navigate the process without effort.

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Contact us if you would like to learn more or to be put in contact with China Visa Service Center.