Setting up a business in China - Establishment Procedures
Representative Office - Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise - Foreign-Invested Commercial Enterprise - Joint Venture
The information in this section, provided by China Briefing, takes a look at some procedures for establishing a presence in China. From choosing an operational model to properly setting up that legal entity, this section is a primer for those interested in setting up a business on the mainland. It contains a practical introduction to the four main legal entities in China: the representative office, the wholly foreign-owned enterprise, the foreign-invested commercial enterprise and the joint venture. Deciding which of these structures to use will very much effect how one is able to operate, and choosing the correct one to meet the specific needs of a company is the first step in setting up a business in China.
The articles in this section were researched and written by China Briefing with the help of the China-based foreign direct investment and tax consultancy Dezan Shira & Associates.
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Choosing your China Structure
When contemplating setting up a business in China, one needs to consider what structure to use. But before deciding on the structure of your business in China it is important to lay out a strategy.
Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises
Structuring your WFOE
Set-up process
Investment Guidelines for Total Investment Capital.
Key Articles of Association: The articles of association is one of the most important documents in establishing a WFOE.
Foreign-Invested Commercial Enterprises
Foreign-invested commercial enterprises are capable of conducting the following activities ...
Joint Ventures
Forming a joint venture in China can be a successful endeavor as long as each side’s goals, contributions and responsibilities are mutual and understood.
