Entity Registration

Registration process

Starting a business can be challenging, but we will provide you with professional guidance throughout the process to ensure that every step is smooth and efficient.

Investor qualification notarization and authentication

This is the core pre-registration step that distinguishes foreign-invested enterprises from domestic enterprises. The foreign investor’s proof of legal status (such as the foreign company’s certificate of incorporation) or personal identification (such as a passport) must be notarized by the notary public of their country of origin and authenticated by the Chinese embassy or consulate in that country.

Exemption Exception: If a foreign natural person holds a “Permanent Residence Identity Card for Foreigners of the People’s Republic of China,” they can use it directly without notarization and authentication.

Pre-approval and self-declaration of enterprise names

Investors need to conduct a name check and pre-declare their company name through the government service website of the local market supervision administration (SAMR) where the company is to be established. After approval, the system will reserve the name for subsequent registration.

Submit the establishment registration application and materials

The application materials for establishment can be filled out and uploaded online through the local government’s “One-Stop Service” platform. These materials mainly include: the “Application Form for Registration of Foreign-Invested Company”, the “Articles of Association” signed by all investors, the appointment documents and identity certificates of the legal representative, directors, supervisors and senior management personnel, and proof of use of the registered address in accordance with regulations (such as a house lease contract or property ownership certificate).

Submit the "Foreign Investment Information Report" simultaneously.

Since 2020, China has abolished the previous case-by-case approval and filing system for foreign investment by the Ministry of Commerce. According to the “Measures for Reporting Foreign Investment Information,” foreign investors must submit an “initial report” simultaneously through the enterprise registration system when registering a company. This report must truthfully report basic information about the company, information about the investors and their actual controllers, and investment transaction information.

Obtaining a business license and having seals made

After the market supervision and administration department verifies that the materials are correct, it will issue a “Business License” containing a unified social credit code. After receiving the license, the company needs to go to a special industry seal-making agency registered with the public security bureau to make the company seal, financial seal, invoice seal, and the legal representative’s personal seal.

Subsequent approvals and account opening (foreign exchange, bank, tax)

Foreign Exchange Registration: Register your foreign direct investment (FDI) at the local branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange or through an authorized commercial bank to legally open a foreign currency capital account and receive registered capital remitted from overseas.
Bank Account Opening: Open a basic RMB deposit account (for domestic daily settlements) and a foreign exchange capital account at a commercial bank.
Tax and Social Security Registration: Complete the supplementary collection of basic corporate tax information on the electronic tax platform, determine tax types, and simultaneously open social security and housing provident fund payment accounts.

Our Registration and Incorporation Services

Overseas company registration and branch office establishment

Company establishment in Malaysia (Sdn. Bhd.), Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Mainland China;
Foreign-owned controlling stake structure planning and BOI/Regional Headquarters architecture design;
Overseas branch registration and representative office filing.

Corporate Compliance and Extended Support

Annual Return and Company Information Updates
Entity Information Changes and Board Resolution Filing
Entity Deregistration or Dormant Application
Business License Application and Renewal Management
Bank Compliance Documents, Translation and Authentication Services

Why Us?

Professional Team Support: Familiar with Singapore and Southeast Asian company laws and regulatory requirements
One-Stop Service: Dedicated personnel handle the entire process from registration to compliance
Customized Solutions: Tailor-made solutions for different company types and industries
Efficient Implementation: Quickly complete registration and bank account opening processes, shortening the company preparation cycle

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