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Invest in China

FDI

Foreign Investment Law

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) refers to investment activities where foreign individuals or enterprises directly establish enterprises or acquire equity in enterprises within the territory of China. Common forms include the establishment of a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE), a Joint Venture (JV), or a Foreign-Invested Partnership.

The Foreign Investment Law of the People's Republic of China and its implementing regulations establish the legal foundation for foreign investment in China. Under this framework, foreign investors enjoy "pre-establishment national treatment" and are subject to a streamlined negative list management system. Industries not on the negative list are fully open to foreign investment, with the same treatment as domestic enterprises.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Foreign companies planning to set up a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) or a Joint Venture (JV) in China.

Foreign institutional investors seeking to invest in China's private equity market through the Qualified Foreign Limited Partner (QFLP) program.

Multinational corporations intending to establish a regional headquarters or an investment holding company in China.

Foreign individuals or enterprises looking to make a strategic investment in a Chinese A-share listed company.

Overseas companies setting up a representative office in China for market research or liaison activities.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

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Name

Details

Investor Qualification Documents

Certificate of incorporation or business license (for corporate investors) / Passport copy (for individual investors). Documents must be notarized and legalized in the investor's home country.

Proof of Source of Funds

Bank deposit certificates, audited financial statements, or other evidence demonstrating the legal source and sufficient amount of investment capital.

Business Plan / Feasibility Study Report

A detailed report covering the investment purpose, amount, business scope, market analysis, and projected operational plan for the new entity.

Proposed Company Articles of Association

Draft of the articles of association or joint venture contract, outlining the governance structure, shareholder rights, and profit distribution mechanism.

Lease Agreement for Registered Address

A valid lease contract or property ownership certificate for the registered office address in China.

Identity Documents of Proposed Directors/Executives

Copies of passports or ID cards of the proposed legal representative, directors, and supervisors, along with their appointment letters.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1

Preliminary Consultation

Discuss investment type, industry, and scale. We provide a compliance roadmap.
2

Company Name Approval

Submit 3-5 proposed names to local AMR for pre-approval.
3

Document Preparation

Prepare and submit applications to AMR / Commerce Bureau.
4

License Issuance

Obtain the business license upon approval.
5

Post-Incorporation

Complete seal engraving, tax, social insurance, and bank account opening.
6

Ongoing Compliance

Annual filing, tax advisory, and other compliance support.