Регистрация компании в Китае 
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Company registration in China allows foreign entrepreneurs and international businesses to operate through a local legal entity, sign contracts with Chinese suppliers, receive and make payments, hire employees, issue Fapiao invoices, and conduct import and export activities. Easy China Business provides end-to-end support for setting up a company in China—from selecting the right legal structure and business scope to obtaining a business license, completing tax registration, opening a corporate bank account, and arranging ongoing accounting support.

How can a foreigner set up a company in China?

A foreign individual or overseas legal entity may establish a Foreign-Invested Enterprise, or FIE, in China. A company wholly owned by foreign investors is also commonly referred to in international business practice as a WFOE. The appropriate structure depends on the shareholders, business activities, operating model, and local requirements of the selected city or province.

Before starting the China company registration process, several key decisions must be made:

• whether the shareholder will be an individual or a legal entity;
• which Chinese city and province the company will be registered in;
• which activities must be included in the official business scope;
• whether the company will conduct trading or import/export operations;
• which VAT taxpayer status is appropriate;
• whether an office, warehouse, employees, visas, or work permits are required.

Choosing the right company type in China

A Chinese company should be registered for clearly defined commercial activities. Selecting an unsuitable structure or an incomplete business scope may restrict the company’s ability to trade, invoice customers, receive payments, or conduct cross-border operations.

• Service company: suitable for consulting, marketing, IT, design, project management, and other professional services.
• Trading company: suitable for purchasing and selling goods, paying Chinese factories, working with local marketplaces, and conducting international trade.
• Manufacturing company: designed for businesses planning to operate production facilities, use industrial equipment, lease manufacturing premises, or hire production staff.

If the company plans to purchase goods from Chinese manufacturers and export them from China, the required trading activities and import/export registration should be planned before the incorporation documents are submitted.

China company registration process

The exact company formation procedure depends on the location and business activity. A typical registration project may include:

• reviewing the business model and selecting the company structure;
• checking and approving the proposed company name;
• defining the registered address and official business scope;
• preparing, translating, and legalizing shareholder documents;
• submitting the application and obtaining the Business License;
• producing the official company chops;
• completing tax registration and setting up Fapiao invoicing;
• applying for a corporate bank account;
• completing import/export registration where required;
• setting up accounting and tax reporting.

Documents required to register a company in China

The document list depends on whether the shareholder is an individual or an overseas company. An individual shareholder will generally need identification, proof of address, and other documents required to verify the foreign investor. A corporate shareholder will normally need to provide company registration documents, ownership information, and details of its authorized representatives.

Foreign documents may require Chinese translation, notarization, apostille, or another form of legalization. The final requirements are determined after reviewing the shareholder structure, country of origin, intended business activities, and registration location.

Small-scale or general VAT taxpayer

The taxpayer status should be considered before the company begins operating. It affects VAT accounting, the types of Fapiao the company can issue, bookkeeping requirements, and the way the company works with B2B customers and suppliers.

• Small-scale VAT taxpayer: often suitable for companies with a relatively simple operating model, limited transaction volume, and fewer accounting documents.
• General VAT taxpayer: may be more appropriate for active trading companies, businesses working with VAT deductions, larger B2B customers, and regular supplier purchases.

The decision should not be based only on the accounting fee. Expected revenue, customer requirements, input VAT, invoicing needs, and future business growth should also be considered.

Opening a corporate bank account in China

After incorporation, the company may apply for a corporate bank account. The bank performs its own KYC and compliance review, which may include the shareholders, source of funds, business activities, contracts, expected transactions, and the company’s commercial connection to China.

Obtaining a Business License does not automatically guarantee bank account approval. Banking requirements should therefore be considered during the company structuring stage, and supporting documents should be prepared in advance.

Total first-year company setup cost

The cost of setting up a company in China is not limited to the registration package. The first-year operating budget may include:

• company registration and Business License;
• registered address or physical office rent;
• translation and legalization of documents;
• bank and third-party administrative fees;
• accounting and tax reporting;
• import/export registration and additional permits;
• travel to China for the shareholder or legal representative;
• accommodation, local transport, communication, and SIM card costs;
• visa, residence, or work permit procedures where required.

Easy China Business prepares a preliminary first-year cost estimate with mandatory and optional expenses shown separately. This allows the client to understand not only the incorporation fee, but also the realistic budget required to launch and maintain the company.

What happens after the company is registered?

Receiving a Business License is the beginning of the operating process, not the end of the project. The company must maintain bookkeeping, submit tax reports, control the use of company chops, manage banking operations, issue Fapiao correctly, and comply with current administrative requirements.

Depending on the client’s business model, Easy China Business can also provide ongoing support with:

• accounting and tax reporting in China;
• corporate banking procedures and documentation;
• payments to Chinese suppliers;
• product sourcing and contract manufacturing;
• supplier verification and factory audits;
• quality control and product inspections;
• export documentation and shipment coordination.

China company formation with Easy China Business

We treat China company formation as a complete B2B market-entry project. Before filing the registration documents, our team reviews the client’s operating model, planned payments, business scope, VAT taxpayer status, banking requirements, and need for import/export registration.

The client receives a recommended company configuration, a document checklist, a clear project sequence, and a preliminary first-year budget. A dedicated project manager coordinates the corporate lawyer, accountant, banking specialist, and import/export specialist. Key decisions and additional expenses are agreed with the client before action is taken.

How to start your China company registration

To receive a preliminary setup plan, provide the shareholder’s nationality or country of incorporation, preferred registration city, intended business activities, expected turnover, and planned transactions. We will identify the appropriate structure, VAT taxpayer status, and required setup options, then prepare an estimated project scope, timeline, and cost.