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August 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 18, 2026 · 17 min read
Hainan JV setup explained: equity rules, 15% tax eligibility, local partner requirements & when a WFOE is simpler. 2026 comparison + free structuring consult.
Read the guideAugust 17, 2026 · 10 min read
Assess a China representative office in 2026: permitted liaison work, prohibited profit-making activity, two-year parent requirement, filing timeline, tax and RO vs WFOE.
Read the guideAugust 16, 2026 · 13 min read
Closing a WFOE in China takes 6–12 months and involves liquidation, tax clearance, and deregistration with multiple government departments. The full process, realistic costs, how to do it remotely — and what happens if you just walk away.
Read the guideAugust 16, 2026 · 11 min read
Register a trademark in China: current first-to-file rules, CNIPA fees, timing, classes, foreign-applicant routes and the 2027 law change.
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.
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