How Long Does China Company Registration Take?

Typical timeline

• Company name check: 1–3 working days
• Incorporation documents and licence: 2–4 weeks
• Chops and tax registration: a few days
• Corporate bank account: 1–3 weeks
• Import/export and customs registration: about 2 weeks (trading companies)

What slows applications down

• Document notarization and legalization in the home country
• Business scope wording that triggers licensing review
• Banks requiring the legal representative in person
• Restricted-industry approvals
• Incomplete or inconsistent shareholder information

How we keep it fast

We pre-clear the name and scope, issue a complete document checklist up front, and file with the authorities in a single coordinated pass — so the clock runs once, not three times.