Starting a company
in China.
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Explore practical answers about ownership, business activities, costs, taxes, operations and setup.
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Ownership & structure
- Can I own 100% of a company in China?
- Can an overseas company be a shareholder?
- Which company structure fits my plans?
Business activities & restrictions
- What business activities can my company carry out?
- Which business activities need additional licences or registrations?
- Which industries restrict or prohibit foreign investment?
Setup & ongoing costs
- What does company setup cost?
- What should I budget for each year?
- Which costs depend on my business or residence plans?
Taxes & potential support
- Which taxes should my company understand first?
- Do I need to file when revenue is zero, and what happens if I do not?
- Can a small company benefit from tax relief?
Address & operations
- Can I use a park-based registered address?
- What should I prepare for a business bank account?
- Do I need to hire Chinese employees?
Setup process & timeline
- What information and documents should I prepare?
- How long might setup take?
- What needs to happen after the business licence is issued?
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