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Setting Up a Representative Office in Shanghai

Updated:2020-8-4 11:59:13    Source:www.tannet-group.comViews:254

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A Representative Office, also known as a ‘RO’ or a Resident Representative Office of Foreign Enterprises in China, is basically a resident representative office of a foreign business that’s operating within China. Setting up a representative office in Shanghai is the best way for foreign business conduct business related activities in China. A Representative Office represents an attractive way for foreign investors to enter into Chinese market, as it is easy to set up and has no capital requirements.

Why is Setting Up a Representative Office in China Crucial for Foreign Businesses ?
The RO is to engage in indirect business activities in Mainland China on behalf of the foreign business. With a Representative Office in China, foreign businesses are able to carry out business transactions and other tasks pertaining to business that have been permitted by Chinese law on foreign business. 
Setting up a RO in Shanghai is a great way for foreign enterprises to enter the Chinese market quickly, and with a low cost. Besides that, a Representative Office Registration in China also provides more chances for the foreign enterprises to get to know the Chinese market. It provides foreign companies with the chances to carry out market research, and get familiar with market requirements and customs, local laws and how to operate as a business in China.

What are the document required for Setting up a Representative Office in China?
1.The legal certificate of a foreign enterprise
* Foreign legal business operations issued by the country or regional authorities to provide proof of the original; if not, shall submit a notarized document, distributed by the local notary office or a lawyer issued by the embassy or consulate certification documents.
* Bank credit certificate of foreign enterprises
-Original, bank official stationery, signed by the bank head and stamped with the bank seal;
    -Credit certificate content should include: account name, deposit balance, and reputation evaluation;
    -Valid for six months of the issue;
2.Letter of appointment of the chief representative
    -The letter of appointment of chief representative should be printed on the official stationery;
    -In addition to Hong Kong and Macao, other countries (regions) should be able to provide their documents in foreign language (language of origin) and Chinese for setting up a RO in China.
    -The letter of appointment of the chief representative should be signed by the chairman or general manager.
3.Resume of chief representative
The resume needs to include the name, date of birth, nationality, academic calendar since high school, and work experience (up to date).
4.Chief representative's identity certificate
5.Certificates Issued to Representative Office

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