Company Registration articles
This topic collection brings together the operating, compliance and market-entry decisions connected to company registration.
September 9, 2026 · 24 min read
China sourcing agent guide: how sourcing companies in china charge (3%–10%), red flags to watch, NNN vs NDA, EXW risks, and when to set up your own WFOE.
Read the guideSeptember 9, 2026 · 20 min read
China trade company setup guide for foreign founders: 2026 registration steps, import rights in 2-4 weeks, tax & export rebate rules, plus Hainan FTP benefits.
Read the guideSeptember 3, 2026 · 11 min read
A practical 2026 guide to China one-person company registration for foreign entrepreneurs, including ownership, work permits, compliance and Hainan's 15% CIT test.
Read the guideSeptember 2, 2026 · 11 min read
A practical guide to China's official company registry, supplier verification, paid-in capital checks, court and customs records, and Hainan-specific lookup channels.
Read the guideAugust 28, 2026 · 13 min read
Step-by-step guide to registering a commercial aerospace company in Hainan Free Trade Port, covering Wenchang Aerospace City, qualifications, tax incentives, and compliance requirements.
Read the guideAugust 27, 2026 · 20 min read
A step-by-step 2026 guide to registering a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China. Entity types, required documents, the full process, timeline, cost, registered capital, bank accounts, tax setup, common mistakes, and why Hainan Free Trade Port is now the preferred location for foreign founders.
Read the guideAugust 27, 2026 · 14 min read
Learn how to set up a company in China as a foreigner. Compare WFOE, JV, and representative office options, understand the registration process, timeline, costs, and Hainan FTP advantages.
Read the guideAugust 22, 2026 · 18 min read
China registered capital explained for 2026: the 5-year payment deadline under the 2024 Company Law, the transition rule for existing companies, minimum capital by industry, how much to declare for a WFOE, the payment-in process, and China vs Hong Kong vs Singapore compared.
Read the guideAugust 18, 2026 · 11 min read
A fact-checked 2026 China company registration cost guide covering documents, address, banking, compliance, registered capital, entity choices, and Hainan tax conditions.
Read the guideAugust 13, 2026 · 11 min read
What is registered capital in China, and how much do you actually need? A 2026 guide to the subscribed-capital system, five-year payment rule, WFOE planning and capital changes.
Read the guideAugust 12, 2026 · 10 min read
A transparent 2026 cost guide for foreign founders registering a company in China, covering formation, address, banking, compliance, capital, and Hainan policy conditions.
Read the guideAugust 11, 2026 · 19 min read
A practical guide for foreign founders to register a company in China in 2026. Covers business structures, Hainan FTP advantages, registration process, tax obligations, and common mistakes.
Read the guideAugust 9, 2026 · 20 min read
Hainan company registration process for foreigners, step by step: documents, 3–5 day license, bank & tax setup — plus China setup alternatives compared. 2026 guide.
Read the guideAugust 8, 2026 · 19 min read
How foreigners incorporate a Hainan WFOE in 2026: entity choice, documents, timeline, costs, registered capital, banking and tax, step by step.
Read the guideAugust 4, 2026 · 11 min read
Since June 2025, qualifying foreign investors can use simplified document routes to register a company in Hainan. Here is the process, recommendation letter, commitment system, and online registration route.
Read the guideAugust 4, 2026 · 14 min read
Hainan vs Hong Kong company registration compared: process, documents, year-one costs, 15% CIT vs 8.25–16.5% profits tax, banking, and a five-question decision framework.
Read the guideAugust 4, 2026 · 10 min read
Singapore SMEs entering China have three practical paths: find a distributor, set up a WFOE, or build a Hainan entity. Compare cost, control, tax and compliance to choose the right route.
Read the guideJuly 15, 2026 · 13 min read
Hainan FTP vs Singapore for China entry: tax, banking, substance and structure compared — plus who should use both, with 2026 post-customs data.
Read the guideJuly 8, 2026 · 14 min read
Plan the full 2026 cost of a Hainan company, including registration, address, banking, bookkeeping, workspace, staffing, policy work, and hidden expenses.
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