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Full process handled in English

Foreign-Invested Entity Setup (WFOE / JV / Rep Office)

Foreign-invested setup adds three steps beyond a domestic company: commerce information reporting, foreign-exchange registration and bank account opening. You also need to confirm admission outside the negative list and any sector licensing.

Overview

We handle the whole process in English: document checklists, notarisation and legalisation guidance, and articles / resolution templates, explained by bilingual advisors until you can decide.

What is included

  • Entity recommendation (WFOE / joint venture / representative office / partnership)
  • Negative list screening and sector admission check
  • Guidance on notarisation and legalisation of foreign shareholder documents
  • Formation registration, commerce reporting and FX registration
  • English templates for articles, resolutions and powers of attorney
  • Bank account and capital injection routing

Process

  • 1Investment plan and admission check (in English)
  • 2Notarisation & legalisation (3–6 weeks, can run in parallel)
  • 3Formation, FX and commerce filing
  • 4Account opening, capital injection, tax onboarding

FAQ

Do shareholder documents need notarisation?
Yes. Foreign corporate documents usually require local notarisation plus Chinese consular legalisation (or a Hague Apostille). We provide country-specific guidance.
Must registered capital be paid in?
The current regime is subscription-based, but the articles must state a contribution deadline and capital inflows require FX registration. We advise on amount and timing based on operating needs.
Representative office or WFOE?
A representative office cannot trade or issue invoices — it suits market research and liaison. A WFOE can operate independently and invoice. Most clients who trade choose a WFOE.

Talk for 15 minutes before you commit

Tell us your entity type, region and timeline — we will come back with a route, a document list and a fee range.

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