China Company - Incorporation

From entity selection to first payroll run — a single managed engagement for incorporating your business in mainland China.

The complete route into China

Incorporating in mainland China involves more than a single filing. It touches corporate law, foreign exchange, tax registration, banking, HR and real estate — each with its own regulator and timeline. We coordinate all of it under one fixed-fee engagement.

Our team has completed over 1,200 incorporations across all major Chinese cities. We’ve built the playbook so you don’t have to.

Which entity is right for you?

The best vehicle depends on your ownership, activity scope and capital commitment. Most of our clients use one of three structures:

Entity	Ownership	Can issue invoices	Typical timeline
WFOE	100% foreign	Yes	30–45 days
Joint Venture	Mixed	Yes	60–90 days
Rep. Office	100% foreign	No	20–30 days

We’ll recommend the right one on your discovery call — often it’s simpler than you expect.

What's included in the engagement

Entity recommendation and business scope drafting
Name pre-approval with SAMR
Full document pack translation and notarisation coordination
Registered address and legal representative services (if needed)
Business license, company chops and tax registration
Bank account opening (RMB + foreign currency)
Foreign exchange registration with SAFE
Introductions to bookkeeping, HR and audit providers

Fixed fee, no surprises

You'll see the full scope and total cost before any filing begins. No billable hours, no hidden extras.

Explore other ways to enter China.

Set Up a WFOE

100% foreign-owned control over your China operations.

Set Up a Joint Venture

Partner with a Chinese entity to access local markets.

Representative Office

Light-touch market presence without revenue activities.