Company Registration

Foreign-invested companies

Find information on establishing and managing foreign-invested companies in Shanghai, including business registration, registration changes, and business closure, along with relevant procedures and requirements.

Registration of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies

For the establishment of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

Change of registration of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies

For the change of registration of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

Cancellation of registration of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies

For the cancellation of registration of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

FAQ: Complying with the 5-year transition period for foreign-funded enterprises

Attention, foreign-funded enterprises! The five-year transition period for adapting to the new Foreign Investment Law is nearly over. Ensure that all necessary changes are made before the deadline of the end of this year.

Partnership enterprises

Learn how to register, change, and close a partnership enterprise in Shanghai, with key information on application materials, procedures, and requirements.

Registration of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies

For the establishment of foreign-invested companies or foreign-invested branch companies, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

Change of registration of foreign-invested partnership enterprises or foreign-invested partnership branches

For the change of registration of foreign-invested partnership enterprises or foreign-invested partnership branches, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

Cancellation of registration of foreign-invested partnership enterprises or foreign-invested partnership branches

For the cancellation of registration of foreign-invested partnership enterprises or foreign-invested partnership branches, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

Representative offices

Explore the requirements and procedures for representative offices in Shanghai, including registration, changes, and business closure, with key information for each stage.

Registration of establishing permanent representative offices of foreign (regional) enterprises

For the registration of establishing permanent representative offices of foreign enterprises, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

Change registration for resident representative offices of foreign enterprises

This guide applies to changes in registration and filing for permanent representative offices of foreign enterprises in China that engage in non-profit activities related to the foreign enterprise's business.

Cancellation of registration of permanent representative offices of foreign (regional) enterprises

For the cancellation of registration of permanent representative offices of foreign (regional) enterprise, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

Production & operational activities

Access information on registration and regulatory procedures for production and operational activities in Shanghai, including business registration, registration changes, business licenses, and business closure requirements.

Registration of foreign (regional) enterprises engaging in production and business activities in China

This guide explains the registration and filing procedures for foreign (regional) enterprises engaging in production and business activities in China.

Additional issuance or reissuance of business licenses for foreign (regional) enterprises engaged in production and business activities in China

This guide provides information for foreign (regional) enterprises applying for the additional issuance or reissuance of a business license.

Change of registration of production and operational activities of foreign (regional) enterprises in China

The procedures cover required materials such as applications, approval documents, and supporting certificates for changes to name, address, responsible person, business scope, operating period, and capital amount.

Cancellation of registration of production and operational activities of foreign (regional) enterprises in the Chinese mainland

For the cancellation of registration of production and operational activities of foreign (regional) enterprises, the following documents are to be prepared and submitted:

One-person company

Find key information on registering a one-person company in Shanghai, including eligibility requirements, online registration procedures, and available support services.

FAQs on registering a One-Person Company (OPC) in Shanghai

Planning to start a business in Shanghai on your own? The following FAQs outline the key requirements, online procedures, and support services for registering a one-person company (OPC) or other types of business entities in the city.

Online registration services

Explore online business registration services in Shanghai, including registration platforms, electronic business licenses, and digital tools designed to streamline business-related procedures.

How to download your electronic business license

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of downloading your electronic business license.

Shanghai to facilitate more foreign investors with online platform

Starting a business in Shanghai now can be a cinch with the “Shanghai Online Business Registration” platform. The platform offers complete online registration services, including establishment, modification, and cancellation to facilitate foreign investors. Check out the video to find out more!