China RO Establishment

Your Strategic

First Step Into China

End-to-end, hassle-free setup for your Representative Office. Establish your presence with minimal capital and maximum strategic advantage.

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Setup Timeline:
Approximately 1 Month

The Representative Office

Advantage & Considerations

Why Establish an RO

Low-Cost Entry: Minimal capital required; no legal entity status needed.
Local Team: Permits hiring of local staff to represent you on the ground.
Market Intelligence: Can conduct market research, sourcing, and project investigations for your parent company.

What You Need to Know

No Direct Trading: Cannot engage in direct trading or invoicing from the RO.
Approved Hiring: Local staff must be hired via government-approved agents (FESCO, etc.).
Tax on Expenses: Operational expenses are subject to taxation (approx. 10% annually).

Our Setup

Process & Requirements

1. Chief Representative

Appointment to the qualified CR.

2. Bank Reference

6-digit average HKD balance over 6 months.

3. Office Lease

Min. 12-month term, valid for foreign use.

Timeline:

Approximately 1 month from start to finish.

Key Documents Required

Parent company incorporation certificates
Board minutes for CR appointment
Company registers & latest filed returns
Bank reference letter
Company profile
CR's passport, resume, and photos
Board minutes for RO establishment
Application letters to Chinese authorities

Tax Implications

Individual Income
Tax (IIT)

Payable for Chief Representative
Payable for local staff

Business & Income
Tax (BT & IT)

Calculated on operational expenses
Approximately 10% annually

Unlike a WFOE, ROs are taxed on what you spend, not what you earn.

We Handle

Your Representative Office

License Renewal

Required upon expiry. Maximum 3-year approval, subject to lease terms.

Accounting & Tax

Monthly and annual tax filing. Statutory audit of expense and foreign currency accounts.

Ready To Establish Your Presence In China?

Let us handle the complexity of dealing with Chinese authorities. You focus on your market entry strategy.

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