Additional issuance or reissuance of the registration certificate of a permanent representative office of a foreign enterprise
1. Required documents
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A |
Application Form for Additional Issuance, Cancellation, Reissuance, or Replacement of Business Licenses and Certificates |
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B |
A copy of the newspaper page carrying the announcement |
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C |
Registration certificate and representative certificate(s) previously issued, if any, to be returned |
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D |
Copy of the natural person identity document of the agent |
2. Application Process
Step 1: Submission
Counter staff will receive your application. If all materials meet the requirements, the application will be accepted for processing on the spot.
Step 2: Review and decision
If all requirements are met, the application will be approved and decided on the spot.
Step 3: Certificate issuance
Upon approval, the new registration certificate will be issued and delivered directly to you.
4. Application locations
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Address |
Window(s) |
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Xuhui |
Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation Government Service Hall, No 301 Zhaojiabang Road, Xietu Road subdistrict |
Windows 4-10 |
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Pudong New Area |
Enterprise Service Center, 1F, No 2 Hehuan Road, Huamu subdistrict |
Windows 1-40 |
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Changning |
Changning District Administrative Service Center, No 1436 Changning Road, Zhoujiaqiao subdistrict |
Windows 308, 10, 16 |
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Putuo |
Administrative Service Center, No 602 Tongpu Road, Changfeng subdistrict |
Windows A13-A23 |
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Hongkou |
Administrative Service Center, No 338 Sanhe Road, Jiaxing Road subdistrict |
Windows 9-15 |
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Qingpu |
Administrative Service Center, 3F, No 6189 Waiqingsong Highway, Xiayang subdistrict |
Windows 1-10 |
5. Service hours
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Period |
Days |
Morning |
Afternoon |
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June 15 – Sept 15 |
Monday – Friday |
9 am – 11:30 am |
2 pm – 4:30 pm |
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Sept 16 – June 14 (following year) |
Monday – Friday |
9 am – 11:30 am |
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Closed on public holidays.
6. Contact information
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Phone inquiries |
• Municipal level: 021-6422-0000 Ext 5446 • Pudong New Area: 021-6854-2222 Ext 88109 • Changning district: 021-2225-3011 • Putuo district: 021-2223-4527 • Hongkou district: 021-2565-7574 • Qingpu district: 021-5972-8327 |
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Online inquiry |
http://fw.scjgj.sh.gov.cn/shaic/consult!toQuestion.action |
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In-person inquiry |
Visit any of the service centers listed in Section 4 above. |
7. Common errors
Common error: Failing to publish a notice of the lost registration certificate in a newspaper.
Correct procedure: Before applying for a replacement certificate, you must publish a notice of the lost certificate in a newspaper at the municipal level or higher, declaring the original certificate void.
8. Important notes
Document format requirements
• All documents must be printed on A4 white paper.
• Signatures must be made in black or blue ink.
• Handwritten documents must be written neatly in black or blue ink.
• Original documents are required unless copies are explicitly permitted.
• Copies must be marked "consistent with the original" and signed by the applicant or authorized representative.
Handling of foreign-language documents
• Documents in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Chinese translation, stamped by the translation company.
• The translation must include a note stating "translation accurate".
• A copy of the translation company's business license must also be submitted.
Exemption from paper documents
• If the registration authority can verify identity information, tax clearance data, or electronic certificates through its online systems, paper documents are not required.
Identity verification
• Applicants must cooperate with the registration authority to complete real-name verification using facial recognition or other methods.
• If you are unable to complete online verification, you may submit a notarized identity document or appear in person with your original ID.
Document signing requirements
• Individuals: Must sign in person.
• Legal entities: Documents must be signed by the legal representative, the responsible person, or an authorized signatory. A company seal is required for domestic entities, but foreign entities are not required to affix one.
• Authorized signatures: Must be supported by an original power of attorney signed by the authorizing party.
Special circumstances
• For any special circumstances, please contact the appropriate service center for guidance.
Note: The English text is for reference only. In case of any discrepancies, the Chinese version shall prevail.
Source: General Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government
To reach International Services Shanghai, email us at intlservices@shanghai.gov.cn