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Set up your China company — WFOE, representative office or joint venture — with local experts.
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Your Business Partner in China
Start Your Business in China
Company formation, trademark protection, accounting and tax — handled by one trusted China team, in English, with transparent pricing.
English support
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees
500+Companies formed
30+Countries served
12+Years in China
Live setup
Company Formation
✓Documents receivedDay 1
✓Name check approvedDay 3
✓Business license issuedDay 12
✓Company chops & tax registrationDay 18
5Corporate bank accountIn progress
✓100% foreign ownership
★English-speaking team
Our services
Everything You Need to Do Business in China
One team for the entire lifecycle — from your first license to monthly accounting, tax and ongoing compliance.
Protect Your Brand
Search and register your trademark in China before someone else does. China is first-to-file.
Learn MoreAccounting & Tax
Stay compliant with professional bookkeeping, VAT, corporate tax and monthly reporting.
Learn MoreBusiness Banking
Get support opening your Chinese corporate bank account, with the right bank for your business.
Learn MoreHire Employees
Payroll, social insurance, housing fund and employment compliance for your China team.
Learn MoreOngoing Compliance
Annual filings, audits, tax compliance and corporate maintenance — nothing falls through the cracks.
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Company formation
Choose the Right Structure for Your China Business
Most foreign companies register a WFOE. The right structure depends on your activity, ownership and whether you need to invoice and hire locally.
WFOE
Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise. 100% foreign ownership, can invoice, hire and repatriate profits.
- Consulting, technology, trading, e-commerce
- Issue Chinese invoices (fapiao)
- Hire employees & sponsor visas
Representative Office
A liaison presence for market research and promotion. Cannot sign contracts or earn revenue in China.
- Market research & liaison
- Brand presence
- Fast, low-cost to open
Joint Venture
Partner with a Chinese company for activities that require a local partner or specific licenses.
- Restricted industries
- Local partner resources
- Shared risk & investment
Trademark
Protect Your Brand in China
China is a first-to-file country: whoever registers the trademark first usually owns it. If you sell, manufacture or plan to expand in China, register early.
- Trademark search & risk assessment
- Registration in the right classes & subclasses
- Chinese brand name strategy
- Monitoring, renewal, opposition & assignment
Trademark packages
Trademark SearchFrom $99
Trademark RegistrationFrom $299
Trademark ProtectionFrom $499/yr
Accounting & tax
China Accounting & Tax Services
Stay compliant without dealing with China's tax system alone. Monthly packages scale with your invoices, transactions and employees.
Basic
From$99/month
- Bookkeeping
- Basic accounting support
Business
From$199/month
- Bookkeeping
- VAT & tax filing
- Monthly reporting
Full Service
From$399/month
- Full accounting, VAT & corporate tax
- Payroll & annual compliance
- Dedicated accountant
Transparent pricing
Company Formation Packages
Clear scope, clear fees. Final price depends on city, industry, company type and whether you need an address, import/export or employees.
China Business Starter
For founders who need a compliant China entity, fast.
From$1,499
- Company registration coordination
- Business license & company chops
- Tax registration
- Basic document preparation
- English support
China Business Pro
Everything in Starter, plus address, banking and compliance setup.
From$2,499
- Everything in Starter
- Registered address
- Bank account assistance
- Import & export registration
- Corporate compliance setup
- First-year support
China Business Plus
Formation plus ongoing accounting, tax and a dedicated manager.
From$4,999
- Everything in Pro
- Accounting & tax filing
- VAT support
- Annual compliance
- Dedicated account manager
Government and third-party fees are quoted separately and always shown up front. See full pricing →
Process
How It Works
A clear, guided process from your first message to a fully compliant China company.
01
Tell Us About Your Business
Complete our short assessment — no sensitive documents required.
02
Get Your Setup Plan
We recommend the right structure, services and timeline.
03
Review & Confirm
See the scope, pricing and timeline before you commit.
04
Submit Documents
Securely provide the required documents through your checklist.
05
We Handle the Process
Our China team manages every local procedure and authority.
06
Start Your China Business
Receive your documents and continue with accounting and compliance.
Why Chinteng
Why International Companies Choose Us
English-Speaking Team
Communicate directly with our English-speaking specialists.
China Local Expertise
Local professionals handle registration, tax and compliance.
Transparent Pricing
Clear scope. Clear fees. No unexpected charges.
Dedicated Account Manager
One person coordinates all your China business services.
End-to-End Support
From incorporation to accounting, tax and ongoing compliance.
Secure & Confidential
Your business information is handled professionally and securely.
Client stories
Trusted by Founders and Companies Worldwide
“Chinteng set up our WFOE and trademark while we stayed in Berlin. Everything was in English, on time, and the pricing matched the quote exactly.”
MK
M. KellerFounder, SaaS · Germany
“Their accounting team handles our VAT, payroll and annual audit. We just approve a monthly report. It removed all the stress of China compliance.”
SA
S. AlvarezDirector, Trading · Spain
“We almost lost our brand to a squatter. Chinteng filed the trademark and set up monitoring. Fast, transparent and genuinely helpful.”
JT
J. TanakaCEO, Consumer brand · Japan
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Through a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE), a foreign individual or company can hold 100% of the equity in most industries. A small number of sectors remain restricted and require a Chinese partner or a joint venture.
A WFOE typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from document submission to business license, depending on the city and industry. Bank account opening and import/export registration can add a few more weeks.
In most cases, yes. Registration can usually be completed with notarized and legalized documents without travelling to China. Some banks may require the legal representative to appear in person to open the corporate account.
If you sell, manufacture or plan to grow in China, yes. China is first-to-file, so registering your trademark early protects your brand and is often required by marketplaces, customs and distributors.
Yes. Even a company with no activity must file tax returns (nil filings) and maintain proper books. Ongoing accounting and annual compliance keep the company in good standing and avoid penalties.
Resources
China Business Guides
Practical, up-to-date articles to help you understand company formation, tax and trademarks in China.
Formation
How to Register a Company in China as a Foreigner
A step-by-step guide to structures, documents, timeline and cost.
Read guideTax
China VAT Explained for Foreign Companies
Rates, registration, filing cycles and input VAT credits.
Read guideTrademark
Do You Need a China Trademark?
Why first-to-file matters and how to protect your brand early.
Read guideReady to Start Your Business in China?
Tell us what you want to achieve in China. We'll help you choose the right structure and services — with a clear plan and transparent pricing.