- Sino-foreign partnership
Set Up a Joint Venture
Partner with a Chinese company to enter regulated sectors, share local expertise, or combine foreign technology with domestic distribution.
When a Joint Venture makes sense
Joint Ventures pair a foreign investor with a Chinese partner under a single new entity. They’re the right choice when your industry is subject to foreign-investment restrictions, when local distribution is a moat, or when your Chinese partner is bringing real assets — a plant, a customer book, a brand.
We advise on partner selection, structure the JV agreement, and handle the filing end-to-end.
Equity vs. Contractual JVs
- Equity JV (EJV) — profits shared in proportion to equity contribution. Most common structure.
- Contractual JV (CJV) — flexible profit and control distribution, defined by contract. Useful for asymmetric contributions.
Board composition, reserved matters, profit repatriation and exit rights are all defined in the JV agreement — getting these right up front prevents 90% of future disputes.
How we run a JV formation
- Due diligence on the prospective Chinese partner
- Term sheet drafting and negotiation support
- JV agreement, articles of association, and ancillary documents
- MOFCOM approval and SAMR registration
- Tax, forex and banking setup
- Ongoing corporate secretarial and compliance support
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