China: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €2,760
World's Largest MarketManufacturing HubGrowing Economy
Establish your Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China, the world's second-largest economy with 1.4 billion consumers and global manufacturing capabilities.
Advantages
- ✓ World's second-largest economy with 1.4 billion consumers
- ✓ World's largest manufacturing base and supply chain hub
- ✓ 25% standard corporate tax (15% for high-tech companies)
- ✓ Massive domestic market with growing middle class
Important Considerations
- ! Complex regulatory environment requiring local expertise
- ! Language barrier — all documentation in Chinese
- ! Extensive compliance and reporting requirements
- ! Capital controls on fund repatriation
Key Facts
25% (15% high-tech)
Corporate Tax
6-10 weeks
Setup Timeline
Varies
Min. Capital
1 minimum
Directors
Popular Business Entities
WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise)
Setup Time6-10 weeks
Min. CapitalVaries by business scope
Tax Rate25%
LiabilityLimited
JV (Joint Venture)
Setup Time8-12 weeks
Min. CapitalVaries
Tax Rate25%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
Customize your company formation with add-on services and choose your payment method.
6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
Instant Quote
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3 Payment Options
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