China WFOE Guides
Practical guidance on market entry, entity setup, tax and bookkeeping, HR, and staying compliant — written for operators expanding into China.
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Opening a China WFOE Bank Account
How WFOE bank account opening works after the business licence: RMB basic accounts, foreign-currency capital accounts, KYC, SAFE considerations, and common delays.
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WFOE Registered Address in China: Rules and Practical Options
How China WFOE registered addresses work: AMR expectations, FTZ vs non-FTZ, virtual offices, leases, and common rejection reasons by city practice.
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WFOE Business Scope in China: How to Draft It Correctly
How China WFOE business scope works: drafting tips, fapiao alignment, amendments, trading vs consulting language, and common rejection causes.
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China WFOE Registration Cost: What You Actually Pay For
Break down China WFOE registration cost by component — government fees, professional services, apostille, address, chops, banking, accounting, and capital — without invented price lists.
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WFOE Registration Documents Checklist
Document checklist for China WFOE registration: foreign shareholder papers, officer IDs, articles of association, lease proof, and apostille/notarisation notes.
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China WFOE Registration Requirements
Core requirements to register a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China: ownership, business scope, capital, address, personnel, Negative List screening, and documents.
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WFOE vs Representative Office in China
Compare a China WFOE and a Representative Office: ownership, invoicing, hiring, capital, activities allowed, and when each structure fits foreign market entry.
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The WFOE Negative List of Restricted Industries
How China’s foreign investment negative list affects WFOEs: restricted and forbidden sectors, periodic updates, national treatment outside the list, and other regulatory requirements.
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China WFOE Advantages for Foreign Investors
Why foreign businesses choose a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China: full ownership, market access, B2B and B2C sales, fapiao, contracts, and equal legal protections under Chinese law.
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China WFOE Accounting & Compliance
After incorporation: tax registration, monthly accounting, year-end financial reports, CIT reconciliation, audits where required, SAMR annual reporting, and key deadlines.
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China WFOE Capital Requirements
How statutory minimum capital rules for Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises changed, why capital levels still matter in practice, and the Company Law contribution period.
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Key personnel required for a China WFOE
Who must be named for a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China: shareholders, directors, legal representative, and supervisors under the current PRC Company Law.
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What is a China WFOE? (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise)
Clear definition of a China WFOE: Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise vs FIE terminology, company types, ownership, business scope, and when a WFOE is the right structure.
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VAT and Bookkeeping Basics for New WFOEs
A plain-language overview of how small and mid-sized WFOEs usually handle VAT reporting, fapiao discipline, and monthly closes in practice.
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WFOE Registration in China: A Realistic Timeline
What to expect when incorporating a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise— from document prep and name pre-approval to business licence and post-licence setup.
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