China · Asia
Business Entity Registration Package
Full attestation of parent company documents for WFOE, joint venture, or representative office registration, including articles of incorporation, board resolutions, and bank references.
The Business Entity Registration Package prepares and attests all commercial documents required to register a foreign business entity in China. GreenAttest handles the attestation of trade licenses, articles of incorporation, board resolutions, and other corporate documents through the Chinese Embassy chain.
Establishing a business presence in China requires foreign companies to submit a comprehensive set of attested commercial documents to Chinese registration authorities. These include the parent company's trade license, articles of incorporation, board resolutions approving the China venture, financial statements, and powers of attorney for local representatives.
Each commercial document must be attested through a specific chain: notarization in the country of origin, Chamber of Commerce verification, national foreign affairs attestation, and Chinese Embassy stamping. The Chinese authorities are particular about the sequence, format, and translation of these documents, and any deviation results in rejection at the registration stage.
GreenAttest's Business Entity Registration Package coordinates the attestation of all commercial documents in parallel, ensuring they are completed and submitted together as a unified package. We work with your legal team to identify every document required for your specific entity type (WFOE, JV, or representative office) and manage the process from start to finish.
Documents required
- 01 Trade license or certificate of incorporation of the parent company
- 02 Articles of association or memorandum of association
- 03 Board resolution approving the China business registration
- 04 Audited financial statements (recent 2 years)
- 05 Power of attorney for the authorized signatory in China
- 06 Passport copies of directors and authorized signatories
- 07 Bank reference letter from the parent company's bank
- 08 Company profile or business description document
Special requirements
- § Companies registered in UAE free zones must also submit the free zone authority's approval letter for international business operations.
- § Board resolutions must be on company letterhead with original signatures (not digital signatures) for Chinese Embassy acceptance.
- § Financial statements must include a certified Chinese translation of the auditor's opinion letter in addition to the financial data.
How it works
- 01 Provide GreenAttest with your corporate documents and the planned entity type in China.
- 02 We review documents against Chinese registration requirements for your entity type.
- 03 All commercial documents are notarized and authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.
- 04 Documents proceed through national foreign affairs attestation and Chinese Embassy stamping.
- 05 Certified Chinese translations are prepared for all attested documents.
- 06 The complete package is delivered for submission to Chinese registration authorities.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
This package covers documentation for Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises (WFOE), Joint Ventures (JV), representative offices, and branch offices. Each entity type has different documentation requirements, and GreenAttest customizes the package accordingly.
The complete attestation of all commercial documents takes 20-30 business days. This includes notarization, Chamber of Commerce verification, national attestation, Chinese Embassy stamping, and certified translation. GreenAttest manages all steps in parallel to minimize the total timeline.
Yes. Chinese registration authorities require audited financial statements from the parent company, typically for the most recent 2 fiscal years. The audit must be conducted by a recognized accounting firm, and the statements must be attested along with the other corporate documents.
Yes. All commercial documents must be translated into Chinese by certified translators. GreenAttest arranges translations through embassy-approved translators who are familiar with Chinese legal and corporate terminology.
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