Vehicle · 01
Entity choice
Vehicle choice is the first setup question. Do not start a licence pack until the objective and access constraints are named.
First job Match the commercial objective to a viable China vehicle before filing.
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Key considerations
- What must the entity be able to do in China?
- Is a Chinese partner required or desired?
- Is a representative office even capable of that activity?
Decision map
Keep the question bounded.
- State the objectiveTrading, manufacturing, holding, liaison or a later deal.
- Shortlist vehiclesWFOE, JV, RO and when formation is the wrong file.
- Hand off accessRestricted sectors belong on the negative-list route.
Curated resources
Open the asset that matches this job.
Forming a company in China
National framework for WFOE, JV and RO setup, chops and post-licence compliance.
WFOE vs joint venture
Legal structures and strategic considerations when choosing a China vehicle.
Prepare a company-formation enquiry
Organise high-level setup facts before counsel or Ask a Lawyer.
Helpful to prepare
Facts that make the next conversation clearer.
These items are orientation aids, not a legal requirement list.
- Intended business scope in plain language
- Investors and whether a Chinese partner is in view
- Whether the need is a new company or a deal/exit
Local context
Add the city when registration practice changes.
AMR queues, bank onboarding and social-insurance setup vary after the national vehicle is chosen.
Open city and province guidesCounsel hand-off
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