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Company incorporation

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4 articles Latest update 06 Sep 2026

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  • Representative Offices in China

    A representative office can give a foreign enterprise a registered liaison presence in China, but it is not a Chinese company or a legal person. Its permitted role is narrow: the…

  • Joint Ventures in China

    A China joint venture is generally a Chinese company owned by foreign and Chinese investors. The former equity and cooperative joint-venture statutes no longer provide the main or…

  • Business Scope for Companies in China

    A company’s business scope in China is stated in its articles of association, registered with the market regulator and shown on its business licence. It should accurately cover th…

  • Legal Representatives and Directors of Chinese Companies

    Every Chinese company has a registered legal representative. Under the revised Company Law, the office is held by a director or manager who represents the company in executing com…

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