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China market entry & entity setup
Enter China with the right structure — WFOE, joint venture, or representative office — and a compliant registration.
Market context
Foreign companies usually enter China through a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE), a joint venture (JV), or a representative office (RO). The choice shapes what business you can legally do, how you're taxed, and how profits move out — and some sectors restrict or condition foreign investment under the market-access negative list.
Registration involves defining your business scope, registered capital, licensing, and local approvals that vary by city. Getting the structure and scope right up front avoids costly restructuring later.
Our approach
- Recommend WFOE / JV / RO for your model and sector
- Check the foreign-investment negative list and sector conditions
- Define business scope, capital, and the registration path
- Coordinate licensing, banking, and local approvals
What you get
- Entity & structure recommendation
- Negative-list / sector assessment
- Registration & scope roadmap
FAQ
- WFOE, JV, or RO — which do I need?
- It depends on your activities and sector. A WFOE suits most operating businesses; a JV may be required where foreign ownership is restricted; an RO cannot directly generate revenue. We advise based on your model.
- Is my industry open to foreign investment?
- China's negative list defines restricted and prohibited sectors. Most are open, but some require a JV or approvals — we check yours.
- How is business scope decided?
- Your registered scope limits what you can legally invoice for, so it must match your real activities. We define it to fit your plans without over-reaching.
Ready to move your expansion forward?
Tell us your target markets, industry, and timeline — we'll give you a clear first step.