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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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All matters 110
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.
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Post-formation governance & transactions
Corporate changes, capital and M&A.
Practice scope
Typical matters
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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.
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Corporate governance
Board, shareholder and authority questions.
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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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Minghui Li Listed
Kunming Zhonghe Law Firm · Kunming
Foreign investment counsel in Kunming helping foreign companies structure market entry across Yunnan.
Ming Zhang Listed
Xinjiang Dacheng Law Firm · Karamay
Experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Karamay, Xinjiang. 18+ years of practice. Advises foreign and domestic...
Chris Wu Listed
Regional Partnership Law Firm · Shangluo
Chris Wu is listed for Mergers and Acquisitions matters in Shangluo. Open the profile for qualifications, experience, and contact details.
James Zhao Listed
Shaanxi Fazhi Law Firm · Yanan
James Zhao is listed for Corporate Governance matters in Yanan. Open the profile for qualifications, experience, and contact details.
Brian Liu Listed
Shaanxi Yongjiaxin Law Firm · Weinan
Brian Liu is listed for Private Equity and Venture Capital matters in Weinan. Open the profile for qualifications, experience, and contact details.
Minghui Chen Listed
Shaanxi Hyperion Law Firm · Xi'an
Minghui Chen is listed for Foreign Investment matters in Xi'an. Open the profile for qualifications, experience, and contact details.
Hongcheng Chen Listed
Taiyuan Zhongze Law Firm · Taiyuan
Hongcheng Chen is a Taiyuan-based lawyer specializing in foreign investment law, assisting multinational corporations...
Sophia Chen Listed
Hainan Huihai Law Firm · Haikou
Sophia Chen is a foreign investment lawyer based in Haikou, Hainan, serving foreign businesses and individuals.
Jianhua Chen Listed
Liaoning Tongfang Law Firm · Shenyang
Jianhua Chen is a seasoned corporate lawyer with 15 years of experience advising multinational enterprises on foreign...
Wei Wang Listed
Jilin Zhongheng Law Firm · Changchun
Wei Wang is a Changchun-based foreign investment lawyer with 18 years of experience advising multinational companies ...
Edward Wang Listed
Heilongjiang Haida Law Firm · Harbin
With over 18 years of cross-border legal practice, Edward Wang has established himself as a leading authority on for...
Zixuan Wang Listed
Lanzhou Guozhong Law Firm · Lanzhou
Zixuan Wang is a senior foreign investment lawyer practicing in Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu Province, with tw...
Consultation preparation
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useful to counsel.
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
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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