China
Company registration
Establish a business in a country with global manufacturing and export potential
Registration in 5–10 days
Full set of documents
Local bank account
China
Company registration
Establish a business in a country with global manufacturing and export potential
Registration in 5–10 days
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Local bank account
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Advantages of a China company
Largest market
Over 1.4 billion consumers and a growing middle class
Manufacturing
Global leader in industrial production
Banking
Local payments (in yuan), WeChat Pay, Alipay, and local accounts
Marketplaces
Sell products on Tmall, Taobao, JD, Douyin, and via offline channels
Choose your plan
Incorporation
✔ Company name reservation in MOFCOM system
✔ Preparation of documentation and submission for WFOE registration
✔ Legalized Articles of Association and business scope approval
✔ Business License (营业执照) issuance
✔ Registration with MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce)
✔ Company registration documents
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Corporate address + License
✔ Registered legal address for 1 year
✔ Secretarial services for 1 year
✔ Import-export license
_______________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of full corporate file
for bank submission
✔ Personal assistance at the bank branch
✔ Opening of a foreign currency corporate account with a Chinese bank (USD/EUR)
✔ Company name reservation in MOFCOM system
✔ Preparation of documentation and submission for WFOE registration
✔ Legalized Articles of Association and business scope approval
✔ Business License (营业执照) issuance
✔ Registration with MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce)
✔ Company registration documents
________________________________________
Corporate address + License
✔ Registered legal address for 1 year
✔ Secretarial services for 1 year
✔ Import-export license
_______________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of full corporate file
for bank submission
✔ Personal assistance at the bank branch
✔ Opening of a foreign currency corporate account with a Chinese bank (USD/EUR)
Incorporation
✔ Company name reservation in MOFCOM system
✔ Preparation of documentation and submission for WFOE registration
✔ Legalized Articles of Association and business scope approval
✔ Business License (营业执照) issuance
✔ Registration with MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce)
✔ Company registration documents
________________________________________
Corporate address + License
✔ Registered legal address for 1 year
✔ Secretarial services for 1 year
✔ Import-export license
________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of full corporate file
for bank submission
✔ Personal assistance at the bank branch
✔ Opening of a foreign currency corporate account with a Chinese bank (USD/EUR)
✔ Company name reservation in MOFCOM system
✔ Preparation of documentation and submission for WFOE registration
✔ Legalized Articles of Association and business scope approval
✔ Business License (营业执照) issuance
✔ Registration with MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce)
✔ Company registration documents
________________________________________
Corporate address + License
✔ Registered legal address for 1 year
✔ Secretarial services for 1 year
✔ Import-export license
________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of full corporate file
for bank submission
✔ Personal assistance at the bank branch
✔ Opening of a foreign currency corporate account with a Chinese bank (USD/EUR)
Incorporation
✔ Company name reservation in MOFCOM system
✔ Preparation of documentation and submission for WFOE registration
✔ Legalized Articles of Association and business scope approval
✔ Business License (营业执照) issuance
✔ Registration with MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce)
✔ Company registration documents
________________________________________
Corporate address + License
✔ Registered legal address for 1 year
✔ Secretarial services for 1 year
✔ Import-export license
________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of full corporate file
for bank submission
✔ Personal assistance at the bank branch
✔ Opening of a foreign currency corporate account with a Chinese bank (USD/EUR)
✔ Company name reservation in MOFCOM system
✔ Preparation of documentation and submission for WFOE registration
✔ Legalized Articles of Association and business scope approval
✔ Business License (营业执照) issuance
✔ Registration with MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce)
✔ Company registration documents
________________________________________
Corporate address + License
✔ Registered legal address for 1 year
✔ Secretarial services for 1 year
✔ Import-export license
________________________________________
Bank account
✔ Preparation of full corporate file
for bank submission
✔ Personal assistance at the bank branch
✔ Opening of a foreign currency corporate account with a Chinese bank (USD/EUR)
Jurisdiction overview: China
China is the world’s second-largest economy and a key global manufacturing and technology hub. Company registration in China provides direct access to a vast domestic market, advanced infrastructure, strong government support for exports, and sustained economic growth. This jurisdiction is well suited for businesses focused on scale, industrial production, and long-term strategies in Asian markets.
Foreign investors may establish a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) – a company with 100% foreign ownership – in most permitted sectors. Alternative structures, such as joint ventures (JV) and representative offices, are also available. Business activities must comply with the Negative List and sector-specific regulations, as certain industries remain restricted or closed to full foreign ownership. The incorporation process includes licensing and tax registration, and many procedures have already been transitioned to online platforms.
China’s standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. However, reduced tax rates and special tax regimes are available for priority industries, high-technology companies, and projects located in designated regions. China is particularly attractive for manufacturing businesses, logistics, e-commerce, IT projects, and international brands seeking to scale operations in one of the world’s largest consumer markets. At the same time, the jurisdiction requires strict compliance and local adaptation, but when properly structured, it offers unique opportunities for long-term growth.
Foreign investors may establish a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) – a company with 100% foreign ownership – in most permitted sectors. Alternative structures, such as joint ventures (JV) and representative offices, are also available. Business activities must comply with the Negative List and sector-specific regulations, as certain industries remain restricted or closed to full foreign ownership. The incorporation process includes licensing and tax registration, and many procedures have already been transitioned to online platforms.
China’s standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. However, reduced tax rates and special tax regimes are available for priority industries, high-technology companies, and projects located in designated regions. China is particularly attractive for manufacturing businesses, logistics, e-commerce, IT projects, and international brands seeking to scale operations in one of the world’s largest consumer markets. At the same time, the jurisdiction requires strict compliance and local adaptation, but when properly structured, it offers unique opportunities for long-term growth.
- Legal system: based on civil law with strong state regulation and elements of centralized economic planning.
- Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY), a partially convertible currency subject to capital controls.
- Taxes: the standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. Reduced rates of up to 15% apply to high-technology enterprises and projects granted preferential status (e.g., High and New Technology Enterprises (HNTE)).
- Reporting: mandatory annual financial statements and tax filings. For most companies with foreign investment, an annual audit and confirmation of tax status are required.
- Confidentiality: information on directors and shareholders is recorded in state registers; data on ultimate beneficial owners may be requested by tax and registration authorities as part of KYC/AML controls.
- Regulators: the State Taxation Administration (STA), the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), and local authorities responsible for company registration and licensing.
Available legal form: Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) – a limited liability company fully owned by foreign investors. This structure is optimal for independent control over business operations, provided the activity is permitted for 100% foreign ownership.
- Who Can Be a FounderAny individual or legal entity from a foreign jurisdiction.
- One or multiple shareholders (100% foreign ownership is permitted if the industry is not included in the Negative List).
- A minimum of one director (may be a non-resident of the PRC).
- A legal representative of the company is mandatory (typically one of the directors or a senior manager).
- In most cases, a supervisory body is also required – either a single supervisor or a board of supervisors.
- Additional RequirementsRegistered office in China: a legal address in the relevant city or province is required; it may be provided as part of our service package.
- Registered capital: formally, it may be set at a low nominal amount; however, in practice, regulators expect a reasonable capital level depending on the type of activity and region. Higher capital requirements apply to certain licensed industries.
- Business scope: a clearly defined and approved business scope must be registered with the authorities; operating outside the approved scope is prohibited.
- KYC / AML procedures: verification of identity and address of founders and directors, provision of corporate documents for foreign shareholder companies, and full disclosure of the ownership structure.
- Licensing: for regulated sectors (finance, education, telecommunications, certain internet-related services), additional permits and approvals from sector regulators are required.
China’s tax system is primarily based on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Value Added Tax (VAT).
- Corporate Income Tax (CIT)The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%.
- Preferential regimes apply to small and low-profit enterprises, resulting in an effective tax burden below the standard rate.
- Certain categories of businesses in priority industries and regions may apply a reduced 15% CIT rate, subject to specific conditions (including High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE) status, investments in R&D, and localization of intellectual property).
- Value Added Tax (VAT)The standard VAT rate on the supply of goods is approximately 13%.
- Reduced VAT rates apply to specific types of services and transactions (e.g. transportation and certain service categories).
- Withholding TaxDividends paid to foreign shareholders are generally subject to 10% withholding tax, with the possibility of reduction under applicable double tax treaties.
- Tax IncentivesCompanies investing in R&D may benefit from additional deductible expenses.
- Projects located in special economic zones or designated regions may qualify for reduced tax rates and tax holidays under local incentive programs.
- Reporting and ComplianceMonthly or quarterly filings of VAT returns and CIT advance payments, as well as an annual corporate income tax return.
- Annual financial statements prepared in accordance with Chinese accounting standards; for most companies with foreign capital, a mandatory statutory audit is required, with submission of the audit report to tax and registration authorities.
- Annual combined reporting to registration authorities, including information on registered capital, shareholders, licenses, headcount, and tax status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before launching your business in China
Yes, foreign investors can register a company in China as a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) or through a joint venture with a Chinese partner.
A WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) is a legal entity fully owned by foreign investors. It can engage in commercial activities, manufacture goods, export products, and hire staff.
On average, registration takes from 6 to 10 weeks. This includes name pre-approval, tax authority registration, and opening a corporate bank account.
Most WFOEs do not have a statutory minimum capital requirement, but the recommended amount ranges from 100,000 to 300,000 RMB depending on the business type and region.
- Corporate income tax: 25%
- VAT: 6% to 13%
- Dividend tax: 10% (may be reduced under an applicable tax treaty)
To open a bank account, the physical presence of the director is required along with the company’s registration documents, company seals, tax ID number, and office lease agreement.
How we work
Step-by-step process: from project briefing and bank pre-approval to company registration and account activation
Project brief
We define the project goals, select the appropriate jurisdiction and business structure, and analyse counterparties, currencies, expected turnover and bank requirements
Compliance assessment
We review the ownership structure, business profile and operational risks, and prepare the list of documents required for bank compliance
Bank pre-approval
We request preliminary confirmation from the bank based on your business profile and operations. The project proceeds after receiving pre-approval
Company registration
We complete the company registration and issue the full set of corporate documents required for business operations and banking procedures
Bank account setup
We assist with opening the bank account, setting up online banking access and, if necessary, help complete the first test transaction
Launch & ongoing support
We assist with additional tasks upon request, including licensing, accounting and reporting, registered address or office setup, and operational support
Project brief
We define the project goals, select the appropriate jurisdiction and business structure, and analyse counterparties, currencies, expected turnover and bank requirements
Compliance assessment
We review the ownership structure, business profile and operational risks, and prepare the list of documents required for bank compliance
Bank pre-approval
We request preliminary confirmation from the bank based on your business profile and operations. The project proceeds after receiving pre-approval
Company registration
We complete the company registration and issue the full set of corporate documents required for business operations and banking procedures
Bank account setup
We assist with opening the bank account, setting up online banking access and, if necessary, help complete the first test transaction
Launch & ongoing support
We assist with additional tasks upon request, including licensing, accounting and reporting, registered address or office setup, and operational support
What our clients say about Finextwin
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We registered our company in China with the help of Finextwin. Andrei provided detailed guidance and helped us choose the most suitable province for our business. They also assisted with opening corporate and tax accounts at Shenzhen Bank and helped us find an office to rent, as we plan to apply for VAT refunds.
Muhammadiso
Export Business Founder
Export Business Founder
Thanks to Finextwin for their professionalism. We registered a U.S. company for marketplace operations, and everything was done remotely. We've already entered the American market - all thanks to Finextwin's help.
Dmitry
E-commerce Business Owner
E-commerce Business Owner
I was referred to Finextwin by a colleague for urgent company registration in Singapore. From the first email to receiving all the documents, it took exactly two weeks. Everything was handled remotely with excellent support. Really impressed with their professionalism.
Leonid
IT Startup Founder
IT Startup Founder
What our clients say about Finextwin
- We registered our company in China with the help of Finextwin. Andrei provided detailed guidance and helped us choose the most suitable province for our business. They also assisted with opening corporate and tax accounts at Shenzhen Bank and helped us find an office to rent, as we plan to apply for VAT refunds.
Muhammadiso
Export Business Founder - Thanks to Finextwin for their professionalism. We registered a U.S. company for marketplace operations, and everything was done remotely. We've already entered the American market - all thanks to Finextwin's help.
Dmitry
E-commerce Business Owner - I was referred to Finextwin by a colleague for urgent company registration in Singapore. From the first email to receiving all the documents, it took exactly two weeks. Everything was handled remotely with excellent support. Really impressed with their professionalism.
Leonid
IT Startup Founder
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