China remains one of the world's key markets for manufacturing, sourcing and trade, and a local company provides a direct structure for contracts with suppliers and clients in the country. Company registration in China can be suitable for manufacturing, import, export, e-commerce, distribution and services.

Before registering a company in China, it is particularly important to define the business activities, city, shareholders and subscribed capital. We can then calculate the incorporation stages, accounting, tax registrations and opening of a bank account in CNY and other currencies.


Official name:People’s Republic of China
Area:9.6 million sq. km.
Population:current figures are published by official statistics
Capital:Beijing
Official language:Chinese (Mandarin)
Currency:Chinese yuan / renminbi (CNY)


China is home to one of the world’s oldest civilisations. Its recorded history spans more than 5,000 years. This long history forms an important part of modern Chinese culture and has left a rich cultural heritage, including numerous archaeological sites and discoveries.


Company type Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise.
Representative office.
Taxation The standard Enterprise Income Tax rate for an ordinary company is 25%; special rates and incentives depend on the industry, status and region.
Annual fees Government and registration fees depend on the city, company type and any licensed activity; we calculate the current amount before filing.
Double taxation treaties China has a broad network of double taxation treaties. For a specific transaction, we check the applicable treaty, type of income and recipient status.
Time and conditions for registering a new company From 1 to 3 months.
Company name requirements Governmental or military wording cannot be used in the company name.
Share capital There is no universal minimum capital for an ordinary limited liability company; subscribed capital is set in the constitutional documents according to the business activity and current contribution deadlines.
Proposed share capital The subscribed capital is calculated according to the activity, licences, working-capital needs and requirements of the specific region.
Shares Bearer shares.
Shareholders Minimum one.
Directors
- number
- requirements
- powers		 Minimum one.
Meeting requirements
- directors
- shareholders		 There is no requirement to hold directors’ or shareholders’ meetings.
A directors’ meeting is required.
Registered office Required. The registered address must be real and supported by appropriate premises documentation.
Registered agent
 Not mandatory where the chosen structure and local rules do not require it.
Requirement
- accounting records
- annual return
Yes. Monthly and annual reporting applies. The accountant must be resident in China.
No.

What changed in 2026 for company registration in China

Company registration in China in 2026 follows the updated Company Law and the current framework for foreign-invested enterprises. For a foreign owner, it is particularly important to define the business activities, subscribed capital and contribution deadlines correctly in the constitutional documents.

A Chinese company can be suitable for manufacturing, import and export, sourcing in China, e-commerce, local distribution and services. The standard Enterprise Income Tax rate is 25%, while available incentives and special regimes depend on the industry, region and company status.

What activities is a company in China suitable for

A ready-made company registered in China or China LLC registration under your own name is suitable for: manufacturing, import and export, e-commerce, sourcing in China, local distribution and services.

Company registration: China LLC and opening a bank account

First, we decide who will be the owner and director, the activities and company address, then prepare the documents for China LLC registration. After company registration, we organise annual administration and accounting. To open a bank account or an account with a European payment system / EMI, we support preparation of contracts, service descriptions and information about expected payment countries.

A bank account for a company in China can be opened with a bank in a suitable jurisdiction, while an IBAN EUR/SEPA account can be opened with a European payment system / EMI. The application can be prepared remotely; when opening the account, we will propose bank account options for planned payments and turnover.

Key information about China LLC

  • Company form:foreign-invested company or partnership under the current Company Law and foreign investment framework
  • Taxes:enterprise income tax applies under the Enterprise Income Tax Law; the financial model also takes available regional and sector incentives into account
  • Bank account:Chinese bank for CNY and local payments; bank payments without currency control are planned according to the business contracts.
  • Cost:Basic company registration price is calculated according to the city, capital, licences, tax registration and actual presence.
Additional information about a company in China 2026

Where to start to open a new company in China

China should be chosen for a specific supply chain, manufacturing project or sales in the local market. Tell us the product or service, operating city and countries of suppliers and buyers, and we will define the registration stages, budget and account-opening process.

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