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Company Registration
Practical pathways to register a China company—entity choice, name and business scope, capital, chops, and post-licence compliance for foreign investors.
105 articles · Latest update 04 Sep 2026
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105 articles
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17 Jul 2026
Mainland Subsidiary Governance for Overseas Controllers
Brian Ke, a lawyer based in Jiayi, Taiwan, regularly fields questions that begin with a commercial goal and end with Mainland Chinese filings or dispute pathways. The topics below…
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17 Jul 2026
Mainland FIE Registration Materials for Regional Investors
Victor Chen, a lawyer based in Taibei, Taiwan, regularly fields questions that begin with a commercial goal and end with Mainland Chinese filings or dispute pathways. The topics b…
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17 Jul 2026
Foreign Company Registration Materials for Market Entry in Xizang
Aiden Bai, a lawyer based in Lhasa, Xizang, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below convert C…
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17 Jul 2026
FIE Governance and Board Authority — Huang Wei
Owen Mu, a lawyer based in Linzhi, Xizang, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below convert Ch…
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16 Jul 2026
FIE Registration Document Packs for Foreign Investors in Northwest China
Cheng Pan, a lawyer based in Yinchuan, Ningxia, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below follo…
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16 Jul 2026
Northern Corridor FIE Boards: Notices, Quorum and Control in Inner Mongolia
Tao Meng, a lawyer based in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, works with foreign headquarters that run energy-linked, manufacturing, or multi-city northern operations through Chinese subsi…
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16 Jul 2026
Foreign Company Setup Materials in China — Bo Cao
Bo Cao, a lawyer based in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below fol…
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16 Jul 2026
Equity Acquisition Versus Asset Acquisition in China Deals
Qiang Lin, a lawyer based in Dehong, Yunnan, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below follow t…
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16 Jul 2026
Southwest FIE Governance: Shareholders vs Board When Ops Span Yunnan
Zhiqiang Xu, a lawyer based in Zhaotong, Yunnan, regularly sees foreign investors who believe they “control” a Chinese company because of a side letter or a WeChat understanding—w…
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16 Jul 2026
Foreign Company Setup Materials in China — Minghui Li
Minghui Li, a lawyer based in Kunming, Yunnan, regularly fields questions that begin with a simple commercial goal and end with a stack of Chinese filings. The topics below follow…
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16 Jul 2026
Partnership and Joint Venture Structures in China: A Legal Guide for International Businesses
Partnership and Joint Venture Structures in China: A Legal Guide for International BusinessesThis article by Xinjiang lawyer Wei Liu provides essential information for foreign par…
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16 Jul 2026
Mergers and Acquisitions in China: Legal Framework and Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
Mergers and Acquisitions in China: Legal Framework and Practical Guide for Foreign InvestorsThis article by Xinjiang lawyer Ming Zhang provides essential information for foreign p…
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16 Jul 2026
Wholly Foreign-Owned Company (WFOE) Setup in China
A wholly foreign-owned company remains a common route for an overseas investor that wants a Chinese operating entity without a Chinese shareholder. “WFOE” is market shorthand: sin…
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16 Jul 2026
Mergers and Acquisitions in China: Legal Procedures for Foreign Buyers
Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions in China Chris Wu, an attorney based in Shangluo, Shaanxi Province, provides an overview of the legal landscape surrounding this topic as it…
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16 Jul 2026
WFOE Registration in China: A Complete Guide for Foreign Investors
Understanding WFOE Registration in China Minghui Chen, an attorney based in Xi an, Shaanxi Province, provides an overview of the legal landscape surrounding this topic as it affec…
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