Business-specific guides
Practical, business-specific guidance for entrepreneurs and businesses in Shanghai, covering sector-specific procedures, approvals, and requirements for opening and operating a business.
Guide to one-stop service for starting a business
Shanghai has rolled out an integrated one-stop government service for business registration across all 16 districts. In-person application counters and dedicated service windows have been set up at district-level government service centers, as well as subdistrict- and town-level service points throughout the city.
Guide to coffee shop layout and compliance
For coffee and tea beverage operators, achieving compliance through effective store layout is crucial, as it directly influences the approval of food business licenses and the management of daily food safety.
FAQs about one-stop service for establishing restaurants in Shanghai
Shanghai now offers a one-stop service that can reduce the time required to process the relevant procedures to open a restaurant to as little as seven to 14 working days, down from 42 working days.
