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Company registration
Set up a foreign-invested company in Hainan with a clear document plan, coordinated filings and local follow-through.
WFOE setup · licence · chops · bank account
Learn about Company registrationLocal execution in Hainan
Register Your Company in China’s Hainan Free Trade Port
From incorporation and tax filing to local workspace and policy applications, get one Hainan-based team to turn your China-entry plan into a working company.
- Haikou & Sanya
- English & Chinese
- Southeast Asia focused
Your China entry
One coordinated setup
- 01EntityBusiness scope & shareholders
- 02LaunchLicence, chops & bank
- 03OperateBooks, tax & local workspace
- 04QualifyEvidence for FTP policies
Built locally. Explained clearly.
HAINAN · CHINAOne local team
Registration through operation
One clear checklist
Know what is needed and why
One operating view
Substance before incentives
"What stood out with Hainan Setup was how simple they made everything — registration, bookkeeping, compliance, all handled without us chasing. Fast, professional, always one message away."
Free: The Hainan Company Setup Checklist (PDF)
5 phases, document checklist, compliance calendar, real cost benchmarks.
What we handle
The company is only the beginning.
China market entry works when registration, finance, workspace and policy compliance are designed together. Our services connect those pieces from day one.
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Bookkeeping & tax
Keep monthly books, tax filings and annual compliance aligned from your first transaction—not as an afterthought.
Monthly books · filings · annual support
Learn about Bookkeeping & tax03
Office & workspace
Choose a registered address, workstation or office in Sanya Yazhou Bay with the substance your operation requires.
Address · desks · private offices · local support
Learn about Office & workspace04
FTP policy applications
Assess eligibility and prepare the operating evidence needed for tax, zero-tariff and cross-border account policies.
15% CIT · zero tariff · EF account
Learn about FTP policy applicationsWhy Hainan now
A China base built for a more open era.
Hainan began island-wide special customs operations on 18 December 2025. The opportunity is real—but every incentive has eligibility, operating and documentation conditions.
Read the official policy overview ↗15%
Corporate income tax
For qualifying encouraged-industry enterprises with substantive operations in Hainan, compared with China’s standard 25% rate.
Source: Hainan Provincial Tax Bureau, Aug 2025
≈74%
Zero-tariff coverage
After island-wide special customs operations began, about 6,600 tariff lines moved into the zero-tariff scope.
Source: NDRC, Dec 2025
30%+
Value added in Hainan
Qualifying processed goods meeting the value-added threshold may enter mainland China free of import duty.
Source: NDRC, Dec 2025
61
Countries with Hainan entry access
Eligible ordinary-passport holders can use Hainan’s regional visa-free policy for stays of up to 30 days.
Policy figures are provided for general information only and are subject to official government interpretation and change. Final eligibility is determined by the competent authorities based on current rules, industry, transaction structure and evidence of substantive operation.
How we work
From idea to an operating company.
You always know what is happening, what we need from you and what comes next.
Discuss your entry plan- 1
Map the entry plan
We clarify shareholders, business scope, target location, tax position and the China activities you actually need to run.
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Prepare the filing pack
You receive one coordinated checklist for registration documents, translations, address and required commitments.
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Complete local setup
We coordinate the business licence, company chops, bank account, foreign-exchange registration and tax onboarding.
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Build real operations
Bookkeeping, local workspace, staffing support and policy evidence keep the company ready to trade and grow.
Choose for the operation you need
Hainan vs Singapore vs Hong Kong
These jurisdictions solve different problems. Hainan is the direct operating choice when your team, contracts or customers need to be in mainland China.
| Decision point | Hainan | Singapore | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited for | Operating and selling in mainland China | Southeast Asia or global headquarters | Regional holding, finance and trading |
| Corporate tax anchor | 15% for eligible encouraged-industry enterprises | 17% headline corporate income tax | 8.25% / 16.5% two-tier profits tax |
| Mainland operating entity | Yes—Chinese legal entity with local licence | No—separate China entity usually required | No—separate mainland entity usually required |
| Hainan FTP access | Direct eligibility assessment and local application | Available through a qualifying Hainan entity | Available through a qualifying Hainan entity |
| Substance focus | Local office, people, books, bank and business activity | Management, control and local compliance | Profit source, management and local compliance |
General comparison as of 2026. Singapore’s headline corporate income tax rate is 17%. Hong Kong’s two-tier profits tax rate is 8.25% on the first HK$2 million of assessable profits and 16.5% above it, subject to eligibility. Tax outcomes depend on facts and reliefs; obtain jurisdiction-specific advice before deciding.
Trust and verification
What you can verify before contacting us.
We publish the operating entity, the people behind the work and the standards used to research and correct our guidance. We do not use invented client stories, credentials or review labels.
Legal entity
A named operating company
Hainan Setup is operated by Liebang (Hainan) Technology Co., Ltd., disclosed across our About, privacy and footer information.
Review the company detailsLocal team
People and premises in Hainan
The About page identifies the founder and shows the Sanya team and working environment behind our local coordination.
Meet the Hainan teamEditorial accountability
Sources, updates and corrections
Our editorial standards explain how material policy claims are sourced, dated, limited and corrected when the evidence changes.
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Read the guideCommon questions
Start with a clearer picture.
The right answer depends on your shareholders, activities and operating plan. These are useful starting points.
Read all 20 FAQsCan a foreigner own 100% of a Hainan company?
In many permitted sectors, a foreign investor can establish a wholly foreign-owned enterprise. The exact structure depends on the business scope and China’s current foreign-investment access rules.
How fast can a Hainan company be registered?
A business licence can be issued in as fast as 1–3 working days once the name, address, business scope and complete filing documents are accepted. Banking and post-registration steps take additional time.
Does every Hainan company pay 15% corporate income tax?
No. The company must meet the encouraged-industry and substantive-operation conditions. Registration in Hainan alone does not create automatic eligibility.
Do I need to travel to Hainan to start?
Much of the preparation can be coordinated remotely. A bank or specific authority may still request an in-person appearance depending on the shareholders and chosen institution.
What counts as substantive operation?
The test looks beyond a registered address. Real premises, staff, bookkeeping, banking, management and business activity in Hainan all matter to the overall evidence.
Plan your Hainan setup
Tell us what you want to build in China.
Share your shareholders, business activity and timeline. We will reply within one business day with the questions and next steps that matter.
- No-cost initial consultation
- Clear document and process outline
- Confidential handling of your details