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Foreign-invested company setup
Entity, scope, location and launch dependencies.
Company Formation
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Foreign-invested company setup, joint ventures, foreign investment, governance and transactions.
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Mergers and Acquisitions 22
Private Equity and Venture Capital 15
Foreign Investment 48
Corporate Governance 19
Company Registration 6
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Foreign-invested company setup, joint ventures, foreign investment, governance and transactions.
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Common matters
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Joint ventures & investment structuring
Ownership, governance and reserved matters.
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Post-formation governance & transactions
Corporate changes, capital and M&A.
Practice scope
Typical matters
01
China market entry
Choose the vehicle, location and regulatory route.
02
Joint ventures
Structure shareholders, governance and exit mechanics.
03
Registration & corporate changes
Coordinate establishment and registered-item changes.
04
Foreign investment
Assess inbound investment and restructuring routes.
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M&A and investment transactions
Diligence, signing and implementation.
06
Corporate governance
Board, shareholder and authority questions.
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Lingmei Cheng Verified
Sichuan Zhigao Law Firm · Chengdu
Lingmei Cheng is a corporate governance lawyer in Chengdu (11+ years) for domestic and international clients.
Qian Jiafa Listed
Huanqiu Law Offices (Foshan) · Foshan
Foshan branch partner and executive director at Huanqiu Law Offices focused on capital markets, M&A, corporate govern...
Li Kantong Listed
Guangdong Kunpeng Law Firm (Shunde) · Foshan
Foshan executive director at Guangdong Kunpeng Law Firm's Shunde office focused on cross-border investment, capital m...
Zhang Chi Listed
Guansheng Law Offices (Dongguan) · Dongguan
Dongguan senior partner at Guansheng Law Offices heading securities and capital markets work, including A-share IPOs,...
Li Jinghua Listed
Yingke Law Offices (Dongguan) · Dongguan
Dongguan partner at Yingke Law Offices focused on cross-border investment and financing, overseas M&A, FDI, corporate...
Kuang Zhonghua Listed
Taian Law Offices (Ningbo) · Ningbo
Ningbo partner at Taian Law Offices focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, and dispute re...
Tian Duoyu Listed
Jingshi Law Offices (Hefei) · Hefei
Hefei partner at Jingshi Law Offices focused on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private funds and securiti...
Wu Tongmeizi Listed
Huaren Law Offices (Hefei) · Hefei
Hefei partner at Huaren Law Offices focused on corporate securities, commercial disputes, foreign investment projects...
Xu Min Listed
Tongshang Law Offices (Hefei) · Hefei
Hefei senior partner at Tongshang Law Offices focused on private equity and funds, capital markets, corporate and M&A...
Dai Weibin Listed
Duan & Duan Law Offices (Xiamen) · Xiamen
Xiamen partner at Duan & Duan Law Offices focused on cross-border M&A, outbound investment, foreign direct investment...
Zheng Zhu Listed
Dacheng Law Firm (Xi'an) · Xi'an
Xi'an equity partner at Dacheng Law Firm focused on cross-border investment and M&A, corporate governance, and litiga...
Zhang Xing Listed
DeHeng Law Offices (Xi'an) · Xi'an
Xi'an partner at DeHeng Law Offices focused on corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, bond financing, state-...
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Send enough structure for counsel to test entity, access and governance assumptions.
- Short summary + desired outcome
- Dated timeline + any response deadline
- Key contract, notice, correspondence or decision
- Parties, locations + preferred working language
- Ownership chart and proposed investors/JV partners
- Proposed business scope and target city
- Investment source, capitalization and launch timetable
- Draft term sheet, lease, incentive proposal or negative-list analysis
FAQ
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WFOE or joint venture?
WFOEs suit full control where the sector is open; JVs fit restricted sectors or strategic local partners. Map the negative list first.
Do these lawyers work with foreign clients?
Many listed counsel assist foreign businesses and individuals. Check languages on each profile and request an English consultation when available.
What does a free initial intake cover?
Usually a short case assessment, whether China is the right jurisdiction, and practical next steps. It is not full representation; terms vary by lawyer.
Common setup cities?
Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou are frequent; secondary cities fit manufacturing and logistics.
What should I define before asking for a structure?
Prepare the ownership chart, proposed business scope, target city, investment source, capitalization plan, and launch timetable.
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