Local filing notes
Finance, trade, biopharma and integrated circuits; the city with the largest concentration of multinational regional headquarters.
Lingang Special Area and the Pudong pioneering zone lead on foreign admission, cross-border cash pooling and talent policy; foreign setup and FX work is highly efficient.
What we handle here
- Company formation, changes and deregistration
- Tax registration, invoicing and filing
- Bookkeeping and annual compliance
- Export refunds and cross-border tax
- Foreign-invested setup and FX filing
FAQ
How long does it take to register a company in Shanghai?
With complete documents the business licence is typically issued in 3–7 working days; bank account opening takes 1–2 weeks and runs in parallel with tax registration. Pilot zones and bonded areas may add licensing steps — we confirm the local sequence after a short call.
What local advantages does Shanghai offer?
Lingang Special Area and the Pudong pioneering zone lead on foreign admission, cross-border cash pooling and talent policy; foreign setup and FX work is highly efficient.
Can I register in Shanghai without being there?
Yes in most cases. Formation, tax registration and invoicing can be completed online under a power of attorney. Bank account opening usually requires the legal representative to sign in person, which we schedule in advance.
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