China Trading Company

In order to comply with the new trend of global economic and trade development, China has been more proactive in opening up major measures, fostering an international and legal business environment, and striving to build an international level of investment and trade convenience, free currency exchange, efficient and convenient supervision, The legal environmental norms, etc. have basically the same role in the trade of goods. Inter Area has many years of experience in China’s industry and commerce. We provide companies registered in Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen, Kunshan, Dongguan, Xiamen, and other places. If you have any questions about the establishment of a company, please feel free to call us at any time

Notices and Application conditions about foreign capital establish trading companies in China

1. The provisions on the amount of registered capital of foreign capital applying for the establishment of trading companies in China have been relaxed, but it is still recommended to register at least 500 thousand RMB or more.
2. Apply for the registered address of a commercial trading company should The registered address of the commercial trading company should be confirmed whether the registered company is available or duplicate registration. Inter Area can assist to confirm whether the leasing address of customer trading company can be registered or provide an address for registration.
3. The trading company must verify the documents in the validity period if once the document is missing or overdue, the certification must be renewed. 
4. In China, the new registration company does not have permission to import and export. It must get approval if the trading company has to import and export their own products. We recommend to apply general taxpayer qualification, so the value-added tax can be deducted. 
5. It is necessary to apply for approval if trading a company’s products involving special types of projects.

Provision of registered capital to establish a trading company in China

According to the company law revised in 2013, the following adjustment has been made to the amount of registered capital：

1. Changing the system of registration of paid-in registered capital to the registration of subscribed capital. Cancellation of the company’s shareholders (promoters) should be paid within two years from the date of establishment of the company, the investment company may pay sufficient capital within five years.
2. Adjusting the conditions of establishing a trading company in China: Extending the conditions of registered capital.
3. Simplifying the registration projects and registration documents. The amount of contributed capital by the shareholder of the company and acquired capital are no longer as the company record. Although the amount of registered capital was extended in the company law, practical operations still need to be implemented and adjusted with local government investment policies. It is suggested that investors should consult with an experienced agency to avoid trouble or difficulty in fund operation.

Business Ranges

• Apart from some special business ranges, such as food, medical, chemical, etc., are needed to apply for Special Permit. The trading company allows operating likes wholesale, trading, import & export, agency, consulting, and other relevant businesses.

Import & Export Management

Apply China Trading Company

1. Name approval.
2. Foreign-funded enterprise filing.
3. License application. (Apply for a business license and get a uniform credit code.)
4. Set up an account. (Opening a bank account and online banking.)
5. Tax Registration. (The company conduct the tax/invoice verification and then applies for an invoice.)
6. Foreign exchange and import & export applications. (Open an investment account and register import and export qualifications.)

Setting Up Chinese Trading Company

Q.How Taiwan investment incorporates in China?
A: Usually, Taiwanese individuals or entities invest directly in China, but the entity must provide a business license or an individual must provide identity authentication. The Straits Exchange Foundation/Strait Cross-Strait Relations Association needs to notarize all documents and then obtain permission from the Chinese government. Today, more and more investors will set up companies through offshore companies. The good thing is to simplify legislation and flexibility.

Q.How Foreign Investment incorporated in China?
A: The minimum registered capital is RMB 500,000. There must be at least one director and one supervisor, and the registered address must be in the office building. A lease agreement is required. If the company needs to apply for VAT, the size of the office is one of the applicable conditions. If the company wants to import and export goods, it is necessary to apply for additional import and export rights.

Q.Does the registered capital is needed to full paid?
A: At present, there is no special restriction on the amount of registered capital of a foreign-invested trading company established in China. Generally, mainland companies set up a minimum registered capital of RMB 500,000 or more, and 20% of the total capital is required for the first time, and the remaining 80% are in place within 20 years. Each time you remit capital, you are advised to issue a capital verification report.
In some areas, it is open to foreign investment and has been opened as a subscription system. There is no time limit for the availability of funds, such as setting up a company in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, setting up a company in the Shenzhen Free Trade Zone, and setting up a company in the Xiamen Free Trade Zone.

Q.How long to set up a WOFE (trading company) well?
A: Normally it takes approximately 1month. However, if the client wants to apply for issuing VAT and IMP&EXP rights, it might take approximately 3 months, it depends on the real status.

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