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Company Formation

CBIZE specializes in helping foreign entrepreneurs set up legal entities in Shanghai. We guide you through the most critical choices:

WFOE

100% foreign ownership, full operational control, profit repatriation. Ideal for trading, consulting, manufacturing.

Joint Venture (JV)

Partner with a Chinese entity. Required in certain restricted sectors or when local networks are vital.

Representative Office (RO)

Market research, liaison – no direct sales. Lowest cost to test the market.

Registered Capital – No statutory minimum for most WFOEs (from RMB 1), but choose a realistic amount based on your industry (e.g., consulting 100k–500k RMB, trading 500k–3M RMB). Paid-in within 5 years under new Company Law.

Business Scope & Negative List – We check the latest Foreign Investment Negative List to ensure your planned activities are permitted, and we secure any pre-licenses (food, medical, education etc.).

Our end-to-end service covers name reservation, document legalization (Apostille-friendly), and electronic business license.

Service Process

1
Consult & Entity Planning

We analyze your business model, investment scale, and industry. Then we recommend the optimal entity type (WFOE, JV, or RO) for your specific needs.

2
Document & Compliance Prep

We prepare all necessary documents – Articles of Association, Power of Attorney, lease contract – and handle notarization/apostille for you.

3
Government Submission & Follow‑up

We submit your application via Shanghai's OneNet platform, follow up with authorities (SAMR, tax bureau, commerce commission) and secure your business license.

4
Post‑Registration Support

We assist with company seal engraving, bank account opening, foreign exchange registration, tax & social insurance registration – everything to start operations.

Average timeline: 8–12 weeks for a consulting WFOE, 10–14 weeks for a trading WFOE.
If you are in Shanghai, the timeline can be significantly shortened.

Our Advantages

CBIZE provides professional service in range of accounting, taxation and finance for over twenty years. With the official authorization of Shanghai Finance Bureau, CBIZE provides services exclusively to foreign direct investors, allowing us to concentrate and specialize in this important field. We provide services of accounting and bookkeeping, tax declaration and advisory, payroll and HR management, audit & compliance review.

Other Services

Comprehensive support beyond company formation

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Monthly bookkeeping, financial statements, and statutory compliance.

Tax Services

CIT, VAT, IIT filing, tax planning, and transfer pricing advisory.

Audit & Review

Annual statutory audit, internal audit, and compliance review.

Payroll Services

Salary calculation, social insurance, housing fund, and payroll reports.

Visa Service

Work permit & residence permit application for foreign employees.

Company Secretary

Annual reporting, board resolutions, and corporate governance.

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About Us

CBIZE Business Services Ltd. established in year 2002, has over twenty years’ experience in the field of direct foreign investment with professional team consists of prominent lawyers, investment analysts, consultants, chartered accountants and technical experts. We provide professional and attentive services to investors from the continent of America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and other regions. Business Registration is not only filing, we assist you to legally register your business based on a cautious and comprehensive planning.

Official authorization by Shanghai Finance Bureau
1000+ successful foreign-invested enterprises

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