Mainland China Company Services
Integrated, end-to-end corporate establishment and lifecycle management for multinational companies, overseas investors and foreign-invested enterprises operating in Mainland China.
End-to-end support throughout your China corporate lifecycle
Our Mainland China Company Services are designed for multinational companies, overseas investors and foreign-invested enterprises. Instead of treating registration, banking, governance and deregistration as separate tasks, we coordinate them as one connected compliance system.
Entity selection, foreign investment access review, business scope planning and formal establishment.
Governance, annual reporting, banking coordination and ongoing corporate changes.
Capital injection, foreign exchange linkage, intercompany arrangements and transaction risk control.
Tax and customs clearance, deregistration and protection against continuing shareholder liabilities.
FDI-focused corporate governance
Foreign Direct Investment forms the foundational regulatory framework of our corporate services system. The Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China establishes the principle of pre-establishment national treatment plus negative list management.
Key supporting rules include the Regulations for Implementation of the Foreign Investment Law, the Special Administrative Measures for Foreign Investment Access, the Catalogue of Industries for Encouraging Foreign Investment, the revised PRC Company Law, foreign investment information reporting measures, and relevant national security and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
How the negative list affects foreign investors
Industries outside the negative list generally follow equal national treatment rules. Restricted sectors must comply with specific requirements involving shareholding ratios, board composition, licensing and market access.
- Foreign investment information filings and annual reporting
- Cross-border transaction and national security review triggers
- Updated capital contribution and director accountability rules
- Corporate governance and annual compliance disclosures
Comprehensive foreign enterprise governance framework
Our practice covers the full scope of onshore business compliance for foreign investors under the Foreign Investment Law, negative list rules, revised PRC Company Law, Civil Code and corporate registration regulations.
Unlike general domestic agency services, our framework focuses on cross-border scenarios, including foreign investment admission, cross-border capital injection, foreign exchange linkage and foreign enterprise annual filing obligations.
Structure selection, shareholder arrangements, board responsibilities and operating controls.
Share transfers, capital changes, re-investment and required corporate registration updates.
Formal information reporting and coordination of ongoing corporate obligations.
Consideration of data and personal information rules in cross-border corporate operations.
Cross-border corporate and transaction risk control
Foreign-invested enterprises face risks created by cross-jurisdictional differences, bilingual documents, regulatory updates and regional policy variations. GEI delivers structured pre-risk prevention and in-process governance for company formation, capital injection, restructuring and deregistration.
Our framework addresses corporate establishment validity, governing-law selection, dispute resolution clauses, cross-border enforcement and preservation measures, together with relevant rules affecting FDI investment contracts.
Stable long-term protection for foreign investment
We focus on sustainable corporate risk management rather than one-off case handling. Our approach combines internal corporate controls, continuous compliance monitoring and professional dispute response mechanisms.
The framework considers corporate, procedural and intellectual property rules, together with international enforcement mechanisms relevant to foreign investors. The objective is to reduce regulatory penalties, operational restrictions and losses arising from commercial disputes.
Comprehensive services for secure China operations
End-to-end establishment including name pre-approval, business licensing, chop carving and tax registration, aligned with current FDI and negative list regulations.
Explore WFOE Registration →Strategic joint venture setup with bilingual shareholder agreements, equity negotiation and regulatory approvals aligned with global governance standards.
Explore JV Formation →RMB and foreign-currency account preparation, bank liaison and foreign exchange coordination for capital injection and fund repatriation.
Explore Bank Account Opening →Lawful market exit including tax and customs clearance, designed to protect shareholders from future liabilities and abnormal corporate records.
Explore Company Deregistration →Mainland China company services FAQ
What is the most common company structure for foreign investors?
The WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) is the most popular structure because it gives investors full operational control.
How long does company registration take in China?
Most companies can be established within 4–8 weeks, depending on the city, business scope, document readiness and required approvals.
What documents are required to register a company in China?
Requirements vary by structure and location. Foreign investors commonly need valid passport or authenticated identity documents, a proposed company name, business scope, shareholder and director information, and a registered business address in China.
Can I register a company in China without visiting?
In many cases, yes. Most incorporation procedures can be completed remotely through an authorised service provider, although specific verification steps may depend on the city and case.
Is registered capital still required in China?
China uses a subscribed capital system, so capital does not always need to be paid immediately. The amount and contribution schedule should still be commercially reasonable and comply with the current Company Law and industry requirements.
Build your Mainland China operation on a compliant foundation
Tell us your planned industry, ownership structure and business scope. GEI will help you identify the appropriate establishment and governance path.
