10 Steps to Setup Company in China

Foreign companies that wish to do business in China, can set up a foreign invested company to enter the Chinese market. The establishment of a Foreign Invested Entity in China is subject to various laws, regulations and governmental authorities. Therefore, to provide a good understanding of all steps that are required to set up a fully operational entity in China, we provide a 10-step overview below on the corporate establishment procedures.

A Comparison of China Company Structures

When foreign investors are considering establishing a company in China, deciding on the right market entry vehicle or in other words deciding on the company structure to start operations in China is crucial to understand. The appropriate mode of entry when setting up a legal presence in China depends on multiple parameters, with the intended business activities and industry in China in which a foreign investors wishes to operate being the most important considerations.

Common Entry Modes China

Organisations wishing to do business in China may consider establishing a business in the country. In this article we discuss and compare China entry modes.