What is the China Representative Office? A representative office in China, abbreviated as a representative office, refers to the local office of a foreign company in China. In China, it is legally prohibited for representative offices to make profits, issue invoices, and engage in trade, which is the main purpose of wholly foreign-owned enterprises or…
Overview of Sino foreign Joint Ventures Although the Chinese government continues to open up various industries to foreign investors, there are still restrictions for foreign companies without joint venture partners in specific fields. However, the Chinese government encourages local companies to collaborate with foreign investors to integrate technology, investment, and management experience, while making it…
What is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China? A wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) is a limited liability company registered in China, wholly owned by one or more foreign investors. This type of corporate entity ensures that foreign investors have complete control over the company and full ownership of its business operations. Establishing a wholly foreign-owned…
The import and export license is more of a licensing process than a proof. In this process, the company needs to undergo qualification review and register with government departments in order to legally import and export goods or technology. In the following chapters, Simon will provide you with a detailed introduction to three steps that…
Requirements for Applying for a Medical Device Business License Covering the “medical device operation” within the company’s business scope: The application for medical device operation must be submitted based on the company entity whose main business scope is medical device operation. When registering a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China, it is necessary to ensure the…
What license do I need for a food company in China? In Simon’s previous blog, we introduced the basic licenses for operating food business in China. On this service page, Simon will guide you to a deeper understanding of when you need to apply for a Food Business License or Food Production License as a…
Are there too many management issues to address? When you start a company in China, there are always more things to do than you imagine: business negotiations and operations, financial records, and legal compliance. Without a doubt, you want to focus on the most important thing: running and operating your business. Isn’t outsourcing administrative work…
What is an affiliated registered address? When registering a company in China and obtaining a business license, the government will require you to provide the company’s registered address. This address usually needs to be a real and verifiable physical address, which may be verified by the government. At the same time, this address is also…