Planning to Start a Business in China?
Get the right structure before you register.
Setting up a company in Mainland China involves more than obtaining a business licence. Your business activity, foreign ownership eligibility, registered business scope, capital, company address, governance, tax requirements and banking expectations should all work together before registration decisions are finalized.
Quickplus helps you understand your China company setup requirements and identify the right structure before you proceed
Start With a China Company Setup Review
Tell us what your company will do, who will own it, where you plan to operate, how you expect to invoice customers, whether you plan to hire employees and your banking requirements
CHINA COMPANY SETUP SUPPORT
How Quickplus Can Support Your Setup
Foreign Ownership & Business Scope Review
China Company Formation Assistance
WFOE Setup Guidance
Registered Address Planning
Registered Capital Guidance
Tax & Accounting Setup Support
Corporate Banking Assistance
Business Licensing Guidance
Operational Readiness Support
Ongoing Corporate Support
WHY REVIEW FIRST
A China Company Is More Than a Business Licence
Your company should be structured around the activities it will actually conduct. Registration, taxation, invoicing, banking and operating requirements may all depend on the structure selected during the company formation process.
01
Foreign Investment Review
Review the proposed activity and determine whether foreign investment restrictions, sector-specific requirements or additional approvals may apply.
02
Business Scope
Define the registered business scope based on the company’s actual commercial activities, contracts and revenue model. A broad marketing description may not always be sufficient for company registration purposes.
03
Capital & Governance
Understand the company’s registered capital, shareholder structure, legal representative, directors, managers and other applicable governance requirements
04
Address & Operations
Confirm whether the proposed business address is suitable for registration and compatible with the company’s planned activities
Your China Business Partner
Set Up Your Company
In China
Request a China Company Setup Review
Share the essential details about your planned company and our team will review your requirements.
Submitting an enquiry does not constitute an application to any government authority and does not guarantee company registration, licensing, tax status or corporate banking approval
SETUP JOURNEY
Your China Company Setup Process
- Initial Business Consultation – Understand your activities, ownership and business objectives.
- Activity & Structure Review – Identify the suitable company structure and business scope.
- Document Preparation – Prepare the required corporate and shareholder documentation.
- Company Registration – Coordinate the company formation process.
- Tax & Accounting Setup – Complete the applicable tax and accounting onboarding.
- Corporate Banking Assistance – Prepare your corporate bank account application.
- Operational Support – Support ongoing company requirements and compliance
CLEAR RESPONSIBILITIES
What Authorities and Banks Do and What Quickplus Does
Quickplus provides professional business setup guidance and coordination. Government authorities, regulators and financial institutions remain responsible for official registrations, licences, tax administration and approvals.
- Establish foreign investment and company registration rules
- Review company registration applications
- Approve or reject licence applications
- Administer tax registration and tax obligations
- Regulate applicable foreign exchange procedures
- Review sector-specific approvals
- Conduct compliance checks
- Independently approve or reject corporate bank account applications
- Reviewing your proposed business activity
- Reviewing shareholder and ownership requirements
- Structuring the registered business scope
- Coordinating company formation documents
- Supporting eligible registered address arrangements
- Guiding you through registered capital requirements
- Supporting tax and accounting onboarding
- Preparing corporate banking documentation
- Coordinating additional local professional services where required
Quickplus does not guarantee government or bank approvals.
How We Work
From Business Scope Review to Operational Readiness
The business licence stage is only one part of establishing an operational company in Mainland China.
Business Scope, Structure & Address Review
- Foreign investment eligibility
- Proposed activities
- Ownership
- Business scope
- Registered capital
- Governance
- Registered address
- Operational requirements
Company Registration
- Articles and corporate documents
- Company licence application
- Company seals
- Applicable supporting documentation
Tax & Accounting Setup
- Tax registration
- Taxpayer classification
- Accounting requirements
- Electronic tax access
- Invoice-related setup
- Ongoing filing requirements
Corporate Banking Assistance
- Shareholders
- Beneficial ownership
- Business model
- Source of funds
- Registered address
- Expected transactions
- Customers and suppliers
- Compliance profile
Corporate bank account approval remains entirely subject to the bank’s internal KYC and compliance requirements.
FOREIGN OWNERSHIP
Can Foreign Investors Own a Company in China?
Certain permitted activities may allow foreign investors to hold 100% ownership of a Mainland China company. However, ownership eligibility depends on the proposed business activity, applicable foreign investment regulations and any sector-specific restrictions.
Quickplus can help review these requirements before you proceed.
INVESTOR FIT
When a Mainland China Company May Be Suitable
- Conduct commercial activities in Mainland China
- Sign contracts locally
- Invoice customers locally
- Hire employees
- Pay local taxes
- Establish a physical business presence
- Receive business payments
- Maintain local accounting and compliance
- Develop long-term operations in China
Additional Review May Be Required :
- The activity is subject to foreign investment restrictions
- Manufacturing activities are involved
- Import/export activities are planned
- Education services are involved
- Telecom activities are involved
- Financial services are involved
- Other regulated activities are involved
- Special licences are required
- The business requires specific premises
- The setup depends heavily on guaranteed banking approval
CORE REQUIREMENTS
What a Mainland China Foreign-Invested Company May Need
Final requirements depend on business activity, city, shareholder type, foreign investment eligibility, sector requirements, ownership structure and governance structure
Shareholder
At least one eligible shareholder will generally be required. Depending on the business activity and structure, the shareholder may be a foreign individual, a foreign corporate entity or multiple investors
Legal Representative
A natural person may need to be appointed to legally represent the company. This role can carry significant legal authority and responsibility
Registered Capital
Registered capital should be planned realistically according to the company's business activity, operational requirements, staffing, office requirements, expected expenses and long-term business plan.
Business Scope & Licensing
The registered business scope should accurately reflect the company's intended operations. Certain regulated or restricted activities may require additional licences or approvals before operations can begin.
Registered Address
A compliant registered address may be required for company registration. Address requirements can depend on city, district, business activity, industry and local registration requirements
PRIVATE CASE REVIEW & PLANNING
Start With a Written China Company Setup Recommendation
Before committing to company registration, registered capital, an office, tax setup or corporate banking, Quickplus can first review your proposed business structure
China Company Setup Private Case Review
USD 595
Advisory fee for the case review, planning analysis and written recommendation
This is a professional advisory fee. It is not a government registration fee, licence fee, tax payment, banking fee, registered office fee or regulatory approval fee. Payment of the advisory fee does not guarantee government, regulatory or bank approval
WHAT THE CASE REVIEW INCLUDES
Detailed Review, Readiness Analysis & Recommendation
- Proposed activities
- Products and services
- Customer profile
- Shareholder structure
- Preferred city
- Registered capital plan
- Office requirements
- Staffing plans
- Expected banking transactions
- Foreign investment rules
- Business scope
- Sector requirements
- Ownership
- Company governance
- Registered address
- Capital expectations
- Sign contracts
- Hire employees
- Invoice customers
- Import or export goods
- Receive capital
- Receive customer payments
- Maintain a corporate bank account
- Operate locally
- Company structure
- Business scope
- Licensing
- City selection
- Registered address
- Tax requirements
- Accounting
- Corporate banking
- Operational requirements
- Recommended setup approach
- Implementation sequence
- Key assumptions
- Documents to prepare
- Potential requirements to confirm before proceeding
NEXT STEP
Describe the Business. We'll Help You Frame the Right Philippines Setup Questions
Start with the actual business activity, intended ownership, capital, operating location, hiring plan, banking needs and incentive requirements – not with a generic incorporation package
ONGOING COMPLIANCE
Accounting, Tax Filing & Corporate Compliance
Company formation is only the beginning. Companies may also have ongoing accounting, tax and reporting obligations.
Accounting & Tax Filing
- VAT filings
- Corporate tax filings
- Payroll reporting
- Withholding tax reporting
- Employee-related filings
- Other periodic tax submissions
Filing frequency depends on the company’s taxpayer classification, transactions and applicable tax requirements.
Corporate Income Tax
Corporate income tax treatment depends on the company’s activities, structure and eligibility for any applicable incentives or reduced rates. Businesses should obtain case-specific tax guidance before relying on general tax rates
ADVISORY FEE CREDIT
Your USD 595 Can Be Credited If You Proceed With Quickplus
If you proceed with Quickplus for the recommended implementation, the USD 595 case review fee can be applied as a credit against Quickplus professional service fees.
The credit does not normally apply to government charges, licence fees, tax payments, banking fees, office or address charges, translation charges, legalization charges or other third-party expenses unless otherwise confirmed in writing
China Company Formation FAQs
Foreign investors may establish companies in many permitted business sectors, subject to applicable foreign investment regulations.
In many permitted activities, full foreign ownership may be possible. The proposed activity should be reviewed before deciding on the ownership structure
Not necessarily. Whether a local partner is required depends on the selected activity and applicable regulations.
The registered scope defines the activities the company is permitted to conduct. It should reflect the company's actual business model and planned commercial activities.
Processing time depends on business activity, city, documentation, shareholder structure, additional licences and authority processing times. Quickplus can provide a more realistic timeline after reviewing your specific case.
Capital requirements can depend on the business activity, industry and operational plan. Registered capital should be planned according to the company's actual business requirements.
Some stages may be coordinated remotely. However, specific procedures may require additional verification, signatures, documentation or attendance depending on the situation.
No. Corporate bank account applications are independently assessed by banks based on their KYC and compliance requirements
Companies may have ongoing accounting, tax filing and reporting obligations after registration
Yes. Quickplus can assist with related corporate services, compliance coordination and operational support depending on your business requirements.
Talk to Our Business Setup Team
Contact Quickplus
Have questions about starting a company in Mainland China? Share your requirements and our team will assist you.
Quickplus Dubai Office
- Al Qusais Industrial Area 3, Dubai, UAE
- Call: +971 4 408 9000
- Website: quickplus.com
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Why Quickplus ?
Professional Business Setup Support
Understand the structure and requirements before proceeding.
Clear Setup Roadmap
Know the key stages, documentation and requirements involved.
Business Formation Assistance
Receive support throughout the registration and company setup journey
Corporate Services
Access additional business and corporate support as your company grows.
Ready to Explore Business Opportunities in China?
Start with the right structure. Tell Quickplus about your proposed business and let our team help you understand the company formation process