Business Address Registration

Registering a legal domicile in Shanghai involves specific rules and procedures. Coverage includes eligibility for foreign-invested enterprises and foreign branches, required documentation, and the fully online inter-enterprise lease contract registration service.

Online registration for B2B premises lease contracts

From Jan 9, 2026, businesses can complete the entire registration process through the "Government Online-Offline Shanghai" e-government platform.

How foreign-invested businesses, foreign company branches register domiciles in Shanghai

The Procedures for the Administration of Domicile Registration of Business Entities in Shanghai are valid from March 20, 2024 to March 19, 2029.