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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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16 Jul 2026
Establishing a WFOE in Western China: A Guide for Foreign Investors in Qinghai
Why Establish a WFOE in Qinghai Qinghai province, located in western China, has emerged as an attractive destination for foreign investment in recent years, particularly in the mi…
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15 Jul 2026
Setting Up a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in Jiangxi: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Investors
Jiangxi Province offers foreign investors a compelling combination of lower operating costs, improving infrastructure, and growing industrial clusters. For overseas companies cons…
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15 Jul 2026
Company Registration and Business Scope Changes for SMEs in Henan
Company registration is the start of a compliance chain, not the finish line. SMEs in Henan lose months when business scope, address proofs, or legal representative choices are im…
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15 Jul 2026
Setting Up a WFOE in Zhengzhou: Foreign Investment Approvals and Common Pitfalls
Foreign companies expanding into central China frequently choose Zhengzhou for logistics connectivity and manufacturing depth. A wholly foreign-owned enterprise remains a common v…
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15 Jul 2026
Foreign Investment in Guizhou: WFOE Setup, Big Data Zones, and Compliance
Foreign clients dealing with foreign investment in Guiyang, Guizhou, need more than a statute list. They need a sequence: facts, authorities, Chinese operative documents, and dead…
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15 Jul 2026
Company Registration in China: WFOE vs Joint Venture — Legal Structures, Requirements, and Strategic Considerations
Foreign investors seeking to establish a business presence in China must choose between several legal structures, each with distinct advantages and requirements. The wholly foreig…
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15 Jul 2026
Setting Up a WFOE in Fujian: A Foreign Investor's Guide to Company Registration and Compliance
Fujian Province offers significant opportunities for foreign investors, with its strategic coastal location, established manufacturing base, and growing technology sector. Establi…
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14 Jul 2026
Setting Up a Foreign-Invested Company in Sichuan: Legal Requirements
Setting up a foreign-invested company in China requires navigating a complex but increasingly streamlined regulatory landscape. The Foreign Investment Law of 2020 provides the uni…
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14 Jul 2026
Company Registration in China: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Company registration in China is a structured process governed by the PRC Company Law and related regulations. For foreign investors looking to establish a presence in China, unde…
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14 Jul 2026
Foreign Investment in China: A Guide for International Companies
China remains one of the worlds most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment, offering a vast consumer market, sophisticated supply chains, and a growing innovation…
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13 Jul 2026
How Nominee Legal Representatives Can Escape China's Company Registration Trap
The position of nominee legal representative, known as the legal representative registered with the company registration authority, carries significant legal risks in China's corp…
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09 Jul 2026
Company Registration for Foreign Investors in China: Legal Requirements and Procedures
Company Registration for Foreign Investors in China: Legal Requirements and Procedures Foreign investors seeking to establish a company in China must navigate a regulatory framewo…
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08 Jul 2026
Company Registration and Corporate Governance in China
Corporate governance in China starts with the Company Law, but an operating authority map must also reconcile the company's articles of association, valid shareholder and board de…
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06 Jul 2026
How to Set Up a Representative Office in China: Official Regulations
I often receive consultation on how to set up a representative office in China. I usually cite the following regulation to answer these questions. Now I attach the regulation for…
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06 Jul 2026
China Company Formation: A Complete Guide for Foreign Investors
China Law Blog provides a full range of professional services for foreign investors targeting the Chinese market. Our services include offshore incorporation (Hong Kong, BVI, Seyc…
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