Market Entry Pathways

Choose the legal structure that fits your business strategy.

Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE)

Most Common

100% foreign-owned LLC, standard for complete control.

Key Features

Complete operational control
Protect Intellectual Property
No Minimum Capital (for most activities)

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Joint Venture (JV)

Strategic

Partner with a local China entity to access restricted sectors.

Key Features

Access restricted industries
Leverage local networks
Shared risk and resources

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Representative Office (RO)

Research Focus

For market research and liaison activities without direct revenue generation.

Key Features

Market research and liaison
No revenue generation
Easier setup process

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Foreign-Invested Partnership Enterprise (FIPE)

Flexible

Flexible partnership model with no minimum capital requirements.

Key Features

No minimum capital
Flexible profit distribution
Easier dissolution

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Your Entry Journey

From application to operation in 4 streamlined steps.

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Preparation

Entity structuring, trade name reservation, and Articles of Association (AoA).

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Licensing

MOFCOM Investment License issuance and Commercial Registration (CR).

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Gov. Relations

General Manager visa issuance, bank account opening, and tax registration.

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Operations

Office setup, recruitment, and full operational launch.

Why Invest Now?

100% Foreign Ownership

Unlike many other regions, China allows full foreign ownership across most sectors, giving you complete control of your business entity.

15% High-Tech Tax Rate

Qualifying High-Tech enterprises and operations in FTZs enjoy a massively reduced Corporate Income Tax rate.

Strategic Hub

Access to Asia, Europe, and Africa within a 6-hour flight.

Seamless Digital Government

Fully digitized platforms (Golden Tax System, Unified E-Government Portal, Corporate Credit System) for effortless compliance.

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