China Representative Office
How to expand your business to China by setting up a China Representative Office
No Real Office Needed
No Registered Capital Required
Set-up in 30 working days
China Representative Office Registration
A China Representative
100% FOREIGN OWNED
30 DAYS
NO REGISTERED CAPITAL
China Representative Office Registration
China Representative Office Registration’s dramatic development comes from its diverse economic base. Major industry networks include communications, electronics and the information industry, biomedicine, auto manufacturing, petroleum, sophisticated chemical and steel manufacturing, complete-set equipment manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, household electrical appliances, etc. China Representative Office Registration is the largest consumer market among all mainland cities, supported by the rising income level and a massive inflow of tourists. Also considered China’s most significant financial center with over 1,430 financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, and securities companies, of which 230 were foreign-invested.
China Representative Office Registration
China Representative Office Registration
Corporation China is the leading company registration firm in China. We offer China Representative Office Registration and help you establish a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise in China Representative Office Registration, and we can also provide the registered address.
China Representative Office Registration is an excellent choice for companies that are in computer software, IT, microelectronics and components, video and audio products, electromechanical integration, and critical projects of light industry and energy. Meanwhile, newer industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, biotechnology are also on the rise in
Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise in
The unique feature of a WFOE is that the entity is 100% owned, capitalized, and operated by foreign investors without the help of a local partner. A WFOE allows you to maintain greater control over your business operations, and revenue targets. Also, it will enable you to conduct business in China Representative Office Registration on your own without the need for a local partner. A WFOE is a favorable choice for an overseas company that wants to incorporate into mainland China Representative Office Registration permanently.
Establishing a Company in China Representative Office Registration for consulting can be used for the following :
Consulting Business Services
Restaurant Management
Overseas Investment Consulting
Great & Flexible Start-Up
China Representative Office Registration Company set up
Establishing a Company a China Representative Office Registration for Trading can be used for the following :
Importing and Exporting
Purchasing Products for Export
Selling in China Local Market
Claiming VAT Tax Back
- Consulting Business Services
- Trading Import & Export?Registration
- ManufacturingCompany Registration
- Bringing your Brand to China
China Representative Office Registration ADVANTAGES:
A Low Capital Requirement
Total Management Control within PRC
Total Management Control within PRC
Issue ” Fapiao” Tax Invoices
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HR & Recruitment
This is the most commonly outsourced HR function and involves monthly payroll processing as well as the calculation of monthly employer and employees? Social benefits contributions to the relevant Chinese authorities
HR Administration & Consulting Services
China Representative Office Registration employment environment is complicated due to the need to integrate national laws and local policies
China Representative Office Registration (WOFE) incorporation
A Wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) could be a company established in China Representative Office Registration in line with Chinese laws and wholly closely-held by one or a lot of foreign investors.
Establishing a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise does not require a significant overhead investment.
- A WOFE can be incorporated to conduct general business activities in China
- It gives foreign investor complete control of the day to day business and decision-making without any compulsory involvement from a Chinese partner.
- It can engage in any business activities, issue invoices to clients, receive RMBs, convert profits into foreign currency, and repatriate them.
- It is the most effective way of protecting trademark technical information and trade secrets.
- It provides complete authority regarding the hiring of staff and does not require you to hire Chinese staff.
- A Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise requires either one director of foreign nationality or a holding company located in Hong Kong to act as an investor.
SHANGHAI China Representative Office Registration
- Full Legal setup procedures
- Company name approval
- Certificates of Incorporation
- Company Stamps and Chops
- The company Business scope
BEIJING China Representative Office Registration
- Company Bank Account
- Tax & Accounting
- Full Back office support
- Register for Tax Invoice ( Fapioa Machine)
- China Payroll Service
- Marketing Services Everything you need to start your company the right way easily.
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- Full Legal setup procedures
- Company name approval
- Certificates of Incorporation
- Company Stamps and Chops
- The company Business scope
Company Registered Address
Corporation China is the ONLY company that can supply a China WFOE Registered address that will be the PERMANENT Legal address of your company.
- Permanent Legal Company Address
- Company can operate from any location(s)
Post-incorporation company setup
- Company Bank Account
- Tax & Accounting
- Full Back office support
- Register for Tax Invoice ( Fapioa Machine)
- China Payroll Service
- Applying for China work Visa
China Representative Office Registration (WOFE) China incorporation – Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou
Types Of WOFE’s- Consulting or Service WFOFE.
- Manufacture or Factory type WOFE
- Trading WOFE – Wholesale, Retail or Franchise in China
- FICE (Foreign-Invested Commercial Enterprise) FICE Registration
– Business Scope The Business of China Representative Office Registration Scope is narrowly outlined and understood for all businesses in China; a WFOE could solely wrongfully conduct business at intervals the business scope that seems on its business license. In the application documents, the business scope is written as a listing of business activities that the can conduct in China, and therefore the initial commercial activity can outline the general nature of the WFOE for classification functions. The classification can any outline the minimum needed capital, style of invoices, style of applicable taxes, etc. in concert example, for a previous WFOE registration, the company’s business scope was written as “retail of cosmetic merchandise, coaching on cosmetic merchandise, after-sales services.” the character of this WFOE was thus outlined by the Chinese authorities as a “retail-trading WFOE”, so the desired registered capital was RMB300,000, and it had been ready to receive the Value-Added-Tax invoices that area unit essential to a company in China.
What can a China Representative Office be used for?
A Representative Office in China can operate indirect business such as contacting, product promotion, market survey, and technology communication. Is of the best entry channels to test the China market.
100% Owned by Foreign Investors
Protects Intellectual Property& Trademark
China Market Research
A rep office is also known as a ‘liaison office. This means you will be able to outreach activities in China such as market research, liaising with clients or suppliers, developing a local network, advertising, renting business and personal premises.
Fast Setup
A Rep Office or (RO) is a less expensive, and fast way for foreign businesses to set up in China. Foreign companies specifically use RO for non-direct profit business activities which usually involves product promotion, research and engagement.
Product Promotion
If your final goal is to outreach activities in China then a representative office in is a good solution. Rep office is a specific company type – for businesses who want a presence in China which is not connected to trading.
Test the Market
A Rep Office opens up a vast opportunity to step up your business and gain further involvement in the China. Companies can test the market to make sure of any investments or strategies before they decide to fully engage in the Chinese market.
What you need to know about setting up a Representative Office in China
With an RO being one of the most common options for foreign Businesses in China, it opens up a vast opportunity to step up your business and gain further involvement in the Chinese market. With the help of an RO, companies can test the market to make sure of any investments or strategies before they decide to fully engage in the Chinese market.
The main Pros of a Rep Office
- Quick to set up a new rep office
- Registered capital is not a requirement
- Less tax than other types of business setups (no corporate or divided taxes)
- Less expensive solution and easy to use
- Easy to meet up with contacts and factories in China, saving time
- Able to have your own physical presence and office in China
- Can hire foreign and local staff
- Manage product and supply chain from withing China
- Quality of product check
- Keep marketing strategies updated.
The main Cons of a Rep Office
- The restrictions of all activities which involves profit (i.e. an RO cannot sell or make money)
- Can only deliver services to its main offices
- An RO may not take part in any contracts with customers involved in China
- May not trade or do business with external entities
- The RO cannot employ staff directly and must make use of an authorized agency
- You must rent an office space for your RO before starting the setup process
Representative office registration
When setting up a China Rep Office in China, there are numerous things to consider and hence it is important to seek appropriate legal help. Corporation China has developed an unparalleled expertise in this area and can provide you with everything necessary to set up your consulting company. Corporation China offers first-class solutions to all of the following requirements.
Location
In China, prospective clients and business partners will often ask you where is your company located in China. Hence, a good location is an asset. At Corporation China, we offer excellent solutions for this through our Virtual Office System China Presence™ or our China Virtual Entity™ system.
Bank Account
Due to existing restrictions on international money transfers in China, your mainland-based clients will only be able to pay you within China. Therefore, a bank account in which local companies can transfer you Chinese RMBs is necessary.
China Representative Office Registration
Whats Needed To Start Your Business In China
Whats Needed To START
1. Do your homework.
find out more about the market and if your services or products will do well in China
[ contact a company like Brand Asia that can help you with market research ]
2. Pick a location
Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou are the major business and industrial centers. The type of business may require you set up in one of these cities. Shanghai counts for one-third of China's GDP and also easy to find staff that speak good English
3. Choose a Chinese Company Structure
Before registering you need to decide what type of business entity to register. The most common for foreign Investment are Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises (WOFE), Representative Offices (RO) and Joint Ventures
4. Develop a business plan.
A detailed business plan is crucial because once the government approves it, you will be able to operate only within the business scope, but that can also be changed if needed
Business Plan
5. Organize the necessary documents.
The documents you'll need to register for a Company will vary from place to place but mostly is just a few passport and company information.
6. Trademark your intellectual property.
Intellectual property violations can be an issue for foreign investors in China.
Trademark is a first to serve the system and is a simple process
8. Open a Bank Account
Once your company is established, you will need to open a bank account and also apply for a tax invoice ( Fapioa) machine
9. Hire staff (if required)
Hiring staff in China might seem complex ,our Yingke HR Division can help
Documentation
SET UP AS AN INDIVIDUAL
- A scan of your passport
- A Personal Bank Reference Letter
- Choose a name for the your China WFOE
- Choose a location for the company in China
SET UP AS A HONGKONG COMPANY
- Notarized copy of Passport of Director and Company Registration Certificate
- Hong Kong Company Registration Certificate
- Hong Kong Company Bank Reference Letter
- The Hong Kong Company will then be the Holding Company for the WFOE We can set up a Hong Kong Company in about 5 days
SET UP AS A COMPANY
- A Passport Scan of the Director(s)
- A Certificate of Company incorporation
- A Company Bank Reference Letter – stating no bad record
- All Documents need to be notarized by the Chinese Embassy.
Bank Account
Opening a China Bank Account
Opening a China Bank Account is a post-licensing service. Corporation China has the knowledge to assist your company during the Bank Account Opening Process. We can Guarantee the China Bank account as we have a partnership with most of the top banks in China. The bank you chose is at your discretion but most of our clients have chosen Bank of China or HSBC. You may contact us for more information about opening a Bank Account and the required documentation must be provided to the Bank during the Process.
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