Investment Immigration Lawyers in China

Forming or funding a business in China does not by itself settle an investor’s right to enter, work, reside, or obtain permanent residence. Counsel should map the proposed entity and investment, the individual’s operational role, the visa and residence basis needed now, work authorization where applicable, and whether the person can document a distinct permanent-residence category over the required period.

Questions that change the route

What business activity and investment are proposed?

Identify the investor and beneficial ownership, industry and negative-list position, entity, registered capital and contribution timetable, business scope, location, licences, tax profile, source of funds, and whether the investment is direct and attributable to the applicant.

What will the individual actually do in China?

Separate shareholder rights, director or legal-representative duties, day-to-day employment, short business visits, residence, and dependent-family needs; then align invitation, visa, work-permit, residence-permit, registration, and renewal steps.

Is permanent residence a realistic later route?

Test the applicable category rather than assuming a purchase or company creates eligibility. Preserve stable-investment, capital-payment, tax, residence, role, health, criminal-record, family, and local filing evidence for the full required period.

Evidence to organize first

• Ownership and beneficial-owner chart, passport history, proposed role, travel and residence plan, and family requirements
• Articles, registration, business scope, licences, capital and bank records, investment verification, tax filings, payroll, and operating evidence
• Visa, work and residence permits, entry-exit history, accommodation registration, health and criminal-record documents, and a dated eligibility matrix

Official orientation sources: Regulation on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners (2025 revision) · NIA guide to stay and residence permits · NIA permanent-residence approval guide · Foreign Investment Law. Source check: 6 October 2026.