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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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Practice scope
Common matters
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Joint ventures & investment structuring
Ownership, governance and reserved matters.
03
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.
Legal context · process map
The company formation
workflow.
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01 Scope
Define the decision, parties, jurisdiction and immediate deadline.
02 Evidence
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03 Route
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04 Respond
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Lawyers
Zhongliang Ren Listed
Hainan Jingyuan Law Firm · Haikou
Mergers and Acquisitions counsel based in Anding, Hainan.
Zhaoxuan Deng Listed
Nanchuan Corporate Law Firm · Chongqing · Nanchuan
Corporate Governance counsel based in Nanchuan, Chongqing.
Moyan Sun Listed
Beibei Foreign Law Firm · Chongqing · Beibei
Foreign Investment counsel based in Beibei, Chongqing.
Yuyan Wu Listed
Luwan PE Law Firm · Shanghai · Luwan
Private Equity and Venture Capital counsel based in Luwan, Shanghai.
Mingyang Shao Listed
Fengxian M&A Law Firm · Shanghai · Fengxian
Mergers and Acquisitions counsel based in Fengxian, Shanghai.
Feiran Fan Listed
Zhabei Governance Law Firm · Shanghai · Zhabei
Corporate Governance counsel based in Zhabei, Shanghai.
Xuanhe Cheng Listed
Huangpu Capital Law Firm · Shanghai · Huangpu
Foreign Investment counsel based in Huangpu, Shanghai.
Haoxuan Tian Listed
Daxing M&A Law Firm · Beijing · Daxing
Mergers and Acquisitions counsel based in Daxing, Beijing.
Meiying Xu Listed
Shijingshan Governance Law Firm · Beijing · Shijingshan
Corporate Governance counsel based in Shijingshan, Beijing.
Huimin Wan Listed
Dongcheng Capital Law Firm · Beijing · Dongcheng
Foreign Investment counsel based in Dongcheng, Beijing.
Yanling Kong Listed
Jian Investment Law Firm · Jian
Foreign investment counsel for companies entering Jiangxi.
Xiaobo Lu Listed
Zaozhuang M&A Law Firm · Zaozhuang
M&A counsel for equity and asset deals involving regional manufacturing targets.
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- 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
Common questions
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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