Strategy
China Market Entry Guide
Compare distributor routes, representative offices, joint ventures, WFOEs, licensing needs and compliance risks before you commit.
Open guideChina market entry, company setup and compliance support
China Company Registration and Market Entry Support
Plan the right entry route, register a compliant China entity, open the bank account, activate tax and accounting, and build the operating framework needed to launch with confidence.
SetupWFOE, representative office, branch and Hong Kong route planning
OperateBank, tax, accounting, invoice and payroll readiness
ComplyAnnual reporting, licenses, changes and ongoing administration
Start Here
Choose the Right China Entry Route Before Filing
Most setup problems begin with the wrong structure, city, business scope or license assumption. These guide paths help you decide what to prepare first.
Setup
WFOE Registration Guide
Understand ownership, registered capital, required documents, business license steps, seals, banking and tax activation.
Open guideRegistration
China Company Registration Guide
Review end-to-end China company formation steps, from name approval and scope planning to bank account opening and tax setup.
Open guideCore Services
Register, Launch and Maintain a China Company
Entity formation only works when the follow-up steps are planned together: banking, tax, invoices, payroll, licenses and annual reporting.
Company Registration
Formation planning and filing support for mainland China and Hong Kong structures.
- Entity route review
- Name and business scope planning
- Government filing support
Bank Account Opening
Preparation for RMB, foreign currency and Hong Kong banking conversations.
- Bank document checklist
- Interview preparation
- Payment route planning
Tax & Accounting
Monthly bookkeeping, VAT filing, annual reporting and practical finance administration.
- Tax registration
- Fapiao readiness
- Annual compliance
Licenses & IP
Support for trademark, import/export, ICP-related route review and special filings.
- Trademark planning
- Import/export rights
- License checklist
Visa & HR Setup
Work permit, residence permit, employment setup and payroll coordination.
- Foreign staff onboarding
- Contract basics
- Payroll route
E-commerce Entry
Setup planning for brands entering China through Tmall, JD, Douyin, Xiaohongshu and WeChat commerce.
- Platform readiness
- Payment and tax flow
- Compliance review
Our Approach
Local execution with clear English coordination
Foreign founders often receive separate answers from registration agents, banks, accountants and platform teams. We connect those steps into one practical route so decisions are made in the right order.
About ChinaBusinessSetupBefore Filing
We review ownership, nationality, business model, city, address, registered capital, activity restrictions and document requirements.
During Registration
We coordinate application materials, translations, filing questions, business scope wording and practical timelines.
After License
We support bank, tax, accounting, invoice setup, annual reporting, payroll, visas and operational changes.
When It Gets Complex
We help with multi-country shareholders, address changes, import/export rights, platform requirements and compliance fixes.
Process
A Clear Setup Path From Assessment to Operation
We keep the workflow transparent so you know which document is needed, why it matters, and what happens after the license is issued.
Assess
Review activity, shareholders, city, timeline and compliance needs.
Choose Route
Select entity type, registered address, capital and scope plan.
Prepare
Build document checklist, translations and application materials.
File
Coordinate registration and authority questions.
Activate
Set up bank, tax, accounting, invoices and licenses.
Maintain
Manage filings, changes, payroll, visas and annual compliance.
Shenzhen First, China Wide
City choice affects scope, banking, tax and hiring
From Shenzhen we support setup planning across major China commercial centers, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Hong Kong, Yiwu, Hangzhou and other cities where foreign teams operate.
Useful Guides
Read Before You Choose the Setup Route
These pages explain the practical decisions behind China market entry, registration, banking, tax and operations.
Guide Library
Browse market entry, company registration, tax, banking, e-commerce, legal and compliance guides in one place.
Browse guidesFree Trade Zones
Understand how FTZ location choices may affect customs, incentives, industry fit and setup planning.
Open guideTax & Accounting
Review monthly filing, VAT, annual reporting, bookkeeping and compliance obligations after registration.
Open guideFree Setup Assessment
Tell us your business model, and we will map the next step.
Send your planned activities, target city, shareholder structure and timeline. We will help identify the route, documents, bank/tax steps and compliance issues to prepare before filing.
What We Review First
- Business activity, customer model and required licenses
- Shareholder type, nationality and document authentication needs
- City, registered address, capital and banking readiness
- Tax registration, fapiao, payroll and ongoing compliance route