The procedures for establishing a Representative Office (RO) vary slightly in different areas of China and the procedures also vary in accordance with the places where the foreign companies are located. However, the basic procedures are much the same. The documents requiredfor setting up a Representative Office (RO) are listed below:
1. The "establishment registration application form for resident representative offices of foreign (region) enterprises".
2. The approval document issued by the approval authority.
3. The photocopy of the legal businesscertificate and the original credit certificate of the foreign enterprise.
4. The appointment document of the (chief) representative of the resident representative office.
5. The articles of association and the member list of the board of director of the foreign (region) enterprise.
6. The articles of association and the member list of the board of director of the foreign (region) enterprise.
7. Other relevant documents and certificates.
What Documentsare requiredto setting up The Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WOFE) in China?
1. An original copy of application letter signed by the Chairman of the Board (in printed form with companychop). a project proposal and feasibility study report ( in print and under the companyseal).
2. Original copies of the application paper and the resolution by the Chairman of the Board of the foreign investor (in printed form signed by members of the Board and with companychop).
3. An original copy of leasing agreement with chop of the Housing Department.
4. Directors name list of board or management institution name list, importing equipment list.
5. Copies of the businesslicenses or certificates of incorporation of the foreign investor (usually with the permission chop from the Industrial and Commercial Administrative Bureau).
6. An original copy of the corporate ratification paper (2 copies in duplicate).
7. Two original bank credibility letters for the foreign investors, stating a 7-digits bank balance, issued within 6 months in both English and Chinese language.
8. A copy of the approval paper for corporate formation and other papers for companyalterations (the original are requiredfor check-up).
9. Notice of enterprise? |s name confirmation appraised by the Industry & Commerce Administrative Bureau.
10. Contracts and charter versions (signed by legal representative or Bailor).
11. An application form for companyalteration;
12. A copy of the stub of corporate certificate of approval.
13. Whole set of materials for application of project establishment and approval documents (original) for project establishment.
