Business Setup in China for Foreign Investors

Legal support for foreign individuals and companies setting up or structuring a business in China.

Common situations

Problems clients usually bring to us

Choosing a foreign-invested entity structure
Business scope and industry access review
Shareholder, director and legal representative planning
Articles of association and internal governance
Bank account, tax, foreign investment and licensing coordination

How we help

Practical legal work, not vague advice

Check foreign investment access and licensing concerns
Explain company setup options in plain English
Prepare or review registration documents
Coordinate with accountants, agents and local bureaus
Advise on shareholder and governance risk before incorporation

Documents you may need

Prepare what matters first

Investor passport or company documents
Proposed business scope
Registered address materials
Shareholding plan
Industry license information

Process

Consultation, review, plan, execution

01

Tell us your issue

Submit a short summary and key documents. We first identify urgency, parties involved and deadlines.

02

Initial legal review

A lawyer reviews the risk, legal path and missing materials before giving next-step advice.

03

Legal action plan

You receive a practical plan, likely timeline, expected work scope and fee discussion before work starts.

04

Execution & follow-up

We help with documents, negotiation, applications, representation, filings or authority communication.

Questions about business setup

What should I prepare before discussing a company setup in China?

Describe the products or services, intended city, proposed investors, ownership plan and whether you expect to hire staff. Include any proposed office arrangement and industry licence information. These details help focus the initial review on your intended business rather than a generic incorporation package.

Can you review a proposed structure before registration?

Our business setup service includes reviewing entity options, business scope, shareholder arrangements and governance concerns. Share any proposals or documents already prepared by an agent so the lawyer can identify the legal questions to discuss before you proceed.

Will setup advice also cover contracts and hiring?

Company registration, commercial contracts and employment documents are separate areas of work. Tell us which you need so the engagement can specify the scope, responsibilities and fees. Our contract and employment service pages explain the materials useful for each review.

General information only; advice depends on your circumstances. Learn about our firm and team, read our consultation FAQ, or contact us about your matter.

Book a consultation for Business Setup

The first step is to clarify facts, deadlines, documents and likely legal route.