Document Preparation
Shareholder documents, passports, notarization and legalization guidance.
Who We Are
A practical China setup partner for foreign founders
China Business Setup is a China-based business support team specializing in company registration, WFOE formation, business licensing, bank account coordination, tax registration, and ongoing corporate compliance services for foreign-invested businesses in China. With local expertise and on-the-ground experience, we help international clients navigate China's regulatory and administrative requirements efficiently and compliantly.
We help foreign founders, overseas SMEs, international brands, e-commerce businesses, and multinational companies establish and operate compliant business entities in China without navigating complex local procedures alone.
We also support overseas companies with corporate governance documentation, regulatory filings, accounting and tax coordination, employment compliance, business expansion planning, and post-incorporation compliance management.
What We Support
We help overseas clients move from market-entry planning to compliant China operations with a practical, step-by-step service route.
Setup & Registration
Company registration, WFOE formation, representative office setup, company changes and document preparation.
Banking & Tax
Bank account coordination, tax registration, VAT filing, bookkeeping, payroll and annual compliance support.
Licensing & Growth
Import-export licenses, ICP support, trademark registration and China e-commerce platform entry planning.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
Practical support for foreign founders in China
Starting a company in China involves more than registration. We help overseas founders prepare documents, plan compliance, open bank accounts, manage tax registration and stay compliant after launch.
Compliance & Structure Planning
Business scope, licenses, tax setup and banking considerations before filing.
English Project Coordination
Clear communication with overseas founders and international teams.
Ongoing Compliance Support
Accounting, tax filing, annual reporting, company changes and expansion support.
Industries We Support
Our clients include trading companies, consulting firms, e-commerce sellers, technology teams, service providers, manufacturers and overseas brands.
Trading & Import-Export
Company setup, import-export rights, customs registration, tax filing and bank coordination.
E-commerce Brands
Tmall, JD, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, ICP assessment, store setup planning and compliance route design.
Service & Consulting Firms
WFOE registration, invoicing readiness, payroll setup, accounting support and annual compliance.
30+Countries Served
10+Business Categories
1-stopSetup & Compliance
EN/CNBilingual Support
How We Work
Review
We review your business model, shareholder structure, target city and expected operations.
Plan
We recommend the suitable entity route, scope, capital plan, license needs and document checklist.
File
We coordinate registration, bank preparation, tax activation and required regulatory filings.
Support
We continue with accounting, tax, annual reporting, changes, licensing and compliance management.
Planning to set up or operate a company in China?
Send us your business model, target city and expected activities. We will help you understand the practical setup route and compliance steps.
Request Free Setup AssessmentWho We Help
Business setup support for different China entry goals
Our clients usually need China-side structure, documentation and compliance support for trading, services, manufacturing coordination, online sales or local hiring.
Foreign founders
Entrepreneurs planning a WFOE, consulting company, trading company, technology service entity or representative office.
- Company type comparison
- Registered capital planning
- Business scope review
Overseas SMEs
Established companies that need a China presence for sales, sourcing, hiring, invoicing, contracts or supplier management.
- Shareholder document preparation
- Mainland and Hong Kong options
- Bank and tax readiness
Trading and sourcing teams
Import-export companies that need customs registration, trading scope, fapiao capability and operational compliance.
- Import-export rights
- Customs and license coordination
- VAT and invoice workflow
E-commerce brands
Consumer brands comparing Tmall, JD, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, local entity routes and cross-border e-commerce options.
- Platform route planning
- Trademark timing
- Store setup support
Existing China companies
Companies that need changes after registration, such as legal representative, shareholder, address, capital or business scope updates.
- Change filing
- Tax and bank impact review
- Document checklist
Companies exiting China
Dormant or restructuring companies that need closure planning, tax clearance, liquidation coordination and license cancellation.
- Company closure
- Tax clearance
- Bank account closure
Our Core Services
China business support where accuracy and usability matter
We focus on the setup and compliance steps that affect whether a foreign company can actually operate after registration.
Company registration
WFOE, LLC, representative office, branch, partnership and Hong Kong company planning for foreign investors.
Bank account preparation
Document checklist, appointment preparation and practical guidance for company bank account opening.
Tax and accounting
Bookkeeping, VAT filing, corporate tax return, annual compliance and financial record support.
Trademark and licenses
Trademark registration, ICP, import license, export license and operational qualification coordination.
E-commerce market entry
Support for Tmall, JD, Xiaohongshu, Douyin and online selling routes in China.
Changes and closure
Legal representative, shareholder, address, capital, scope changes and company deregistration support.
Examples of Cases We Support
Every case is reviewed based on purpose, structure and operating risk
Below are common scenarios where our team can help prepare the right route and documentation.
China WFOE setup
A foreign founder needs a service or trading company in China with business scope, address, capital and banking steps planned before filing.
Import-export trading company
An overseas SME wants a China entity that can source locally, issue fapiao, handle customs registration and support export activity.
China e-commerce launch
A brand wants to compare Tmall, JD, Xiaohongshu and Douyin routes, including entity, trademark, tax and store requirements.
Post-registration compliance
A newly registered company needs bookkeeping, VAT filing, payroll accounting, annual reporting and a compliance calendar.
Complex shareholder structure
A company has overseas corporate shareholders, nominee directors, legalized documents or multi-country signing requirements.
Company restructuring or closure
An existing China entity needs tax clearance, shareholder changes, address updates, business scope adjustment or full deregistration.
How We Work
Structured steps from first review to operation
We use a staged process so clients understand the route before spending time preparing documents or arranging filings.
1. Case review
We review your business model, shareholder structure, target city, products or services and expected operating timeline.
2. Route planning
We compare entity type, business scope, registered address, capital plan, license needs and tax consequences.
3. Document checklist
We confirm what shareholders, directors and local contacts need to prepare before registration or changes.
4. China-side coordination
We coordinate registration, license, bank, tax, accounting or platform setup steps with practical progress updates.
5. Final review
We check key details such as company name, scope, address, tax category, document consistency and next obligations.
6. Ongoing support
We help with tax filings, accounting, annual reporting, changes, licenses and follow-up compliance as the company grows.
Our Team
Specialists for setup, compliance and client coordination
Our work combines English-language client communication with China-side document preparation and local process coordination.
Market Entry Consultant
Supports founders with WFOE setup planning, city comparison, business scope review, registered capital planning and registration route explanation.
WFOEBusiness scopeMarket entry
Accounting Coordinator
Helps clients understand bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax return, fapiao readiness, payroll accounting and annual compliance obligations.
VATBookkeepingAnnual filing
Operations Specialist
Coordinates trademark, ICP, import-export license and China e-commerce platform preparation for brands entering online sales channels.
TrademarkICPE-commerce
Company Information
Clear information before you start
We encourage clients to confirm the service route, document requirements, timeline and compliance responsibilities before moving forward.
Contact UsChina Business Setup
- Website: chinabusinesssetup.com
- Email: info@chinabusinesssetup.com
- WhatsApp: +86 151 1801 9493
- Service languages: English and Chinese
- Business focus: China company registration, WFOE setup, bank account preparation, tax and accounting, VAT filing, corporate tax return, trademark, licenses, e-commerce entry, company changes and company closure.