Changing Business Software China

Companies have strived to capture and defend their market share through various approaches in the past three years. While some have pursued strategies such as downsizing, mergers and acquisitions or aggressive sales drives, others have opted to evaluate internal practices and determine how to make adjustments within the business itself. This includes assessing software being […]

The End to China’s COVID-Zero Policy

The zero-COVID measures enforced by China had been seen to be effective for a period of time, but as the world learned to live with COVID China had upheld the stringent measures. The measures, which had an impact on businesses and individuals, had restricted travel and impacted global supply chains . With the recent developments […]

Re-assessing Business Strategy China

The global economic outlook continues to be challenging, with energy supply uncertainty in Europe along with rising inflation and the lack of forecasted growth. However, with the COVID-19 restrictions, the property market crisis and other issues arising, there are additional headwinds that face businesses operating in China. In this article, we will examine 4 strategic […]

China Trading Company

A trading company is one of the most popular forms of business entities in China for foreign investors, mainly because of the versatility it offers. Here we discuss this type of business setup and the advantages it can offer you. What is a China Trading Company? Trading companies in China act as an intermediary between […]

Foreign Investment Into China 2022

China is now the leading country for FDI inflow in the world. As such, investors continually look to China and the investment opportunities it has to offer. Find out more about who can invest in China, which industries are limited and the easiest ways to enter China.

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.

Setting up a Branch Office in China

The establishment of a Branch Office can be an efficient and cost-effective way to expand a company’s business to other areas within China. In our article we discuss the requirements, benefits and limitations of branch offices and elaborate on the setup procedures.

The Authorized Representative for a WFOE in China

The key members of a WFOE are responsible for its governance. To better understand the governance of a WFOE in China, we explain the position of the so-called “Authorized Representative”, also known as the representative of the shareholder.

Key Considerations WFOE China

The WFOE has become the preferred entry mode to access China. Establshing a WFOE is subject to various laws and a key consideration when setting up a WFOE is how to structure your organization. Key positions include the Managing Director/Board of Directors, Legal Representative, General Manager, and Supervisor/Board of Supervisors.