Guangzhou Company Registration
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OVERVIEW OF GUANGZHOU CORPORATE FORMATION
Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong Province, the political、economic and cultural center of south China as well as the wholesale market worldwide. It is located in the north of the Pearl River Delta, adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao. Guangzhou has an area of 7,434.4 Square Kilometers and with a population of more than 10 million. Recent years, Guangzhou has paid highly attention on the basic infrastructure and ecological environment construction. The GDP of Guangzhou exceeded RMB800 billion in 2008, so it is being considered to be an ideal city for investment.
THE CONCEPT OF WFOE
WFOE stands for wholly foreign owned enterprise, which is a limited liability company wholly owned by either a foreign legal entity or a foreign natural person. The foreign investors may be foreign enterprises or individuals from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan or overseas.
COMPANY NAME OF GUANGZHOU CORPORATE FORMATION
In Guangzhou China, only Chinese company names are officially used, while English company names are for reference only. Not every name will be accepted by the ICAB (Company Registry). For some sectors such as education, logistics, medicine and food industries, a special pre-approved license is needed. It is important that you know the wording of a company name should conform to the registered capital and business activities. The words "international" or "investment" or "industrial" within a company name suggest that the registered capital should be more than RMB 10 million, while a "group'' or "holding" should be more than RMB 30 and 50 million respectively.(The detailed information depends on the local stipulation). Your company name must be distinguished from the other registered names. If the word “China” is within the company name, it is required to be pre-approved by ICAB at national level in Beijing.
SHAREHOLDER, DIRECTOR, MONITOR &LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
Shareholders, directors, monitor and legal representative should be considered and arranged before the business setup.
A shareholder could be a legal person (foreign company) or a natural person (individual).
A director could be acted by a foreign person or a Chinese person.
A monitor should be appointed to supervise the company’s operation and management. A monitor could be acted by a foreign person or a Chinese person.
A legal representative is a person in charge of corporate operation, management and development, responsible for all the legal affairs arising from the running of the business. The position could also be held by non-shareholder or non-director.
BUSINESS SCOPE OF GUANGZHOU CORPORATE FORMATION
The WFOE can conduct business within its approved business activities described on the business license. ATAHK will help you for more business activities during the application. Amending the business scope requires further application and approval. Generally speaking, different business activities are confined according to different business sectors
REGISTERED AND PAID-UP CAPITALS
In Guangzhou China, the registered capital could be as low as RMB 30,000. Different business sectors are subject to different requirements. In Guangzhou, the registered capital is equal to the paid-up capital. For the trading enterprise, the registered capital is usually required RMB 1 million or above. For the manufacturing enterprise, the registered capital is usually required RMB 1 million or above. For the service sector, such as consultancy, technology, market research and development, the registered capital is usually required RMB 800, 000 or above. All of the registered capital can be paid in one time (within 3 months after the date of the issuance of the Company's business license) or be paid for many times within two years (In the first 3 months, 20% of the registered capital is mandatory). The terms of payment is determined by the volume of registered capital. If the registered capital is paid in one time, the fee of paid-up capital verification can be reduced.
PREFERENTIAL POLICIES FOR WFOE IN GUANGZHOU CORPORATE FORMATION
Although most of the preferential policies have been abrogated since January 1st, 2008, but for some sectors within some free trade zones or hi-tech development zones, qualified enterprises are still enjoying tax holidays or special financial subsidies. In 2009, preferential policies for business outsourcing sector in the 20 cites around the country are good news and good chances for those who are interested in the service industry. For more information, you are welcome to contact ATAHK at 86-20-87550061.
WORKING PROCEDURE OF GUANGZHOU CORPORATE FORMATION
Step 1: Fill out the application form (sign the agreement);
Step 2: Company name search & confirmation;
Step 3: Pay for the services;
Step 4: Submit the needed documents;
Step 5: Check the documents;
Step 6: Prepare for the statutory documents; Let the investors sign the documents personally, and then submit all the documents to the government
Step 7: Keep clients informed of the processing.
Step 8: Finish processing in 40-80 working days; (it depends on the registered address and business scope)
Step 9: Hand over all the company kit to clients;
Step 10: Sign the receipt.
GORVERNMENT PROCESSING PROCEDURE OF GUANGZHOU CORPORATE FORMATION
Step 1: Check the company name with local ICAB (工商局)
Step 2: Achieving an approval from the Fire and Environment Bureau(消防\环保局)for manufacturing sector
Step 3: Pre-approval for some special sectors
Step 4: Go to Bureau of Trade and Industry (贸工局) for certificate of approval
Step 5: Apply for the business license from ICAB (工商局)
Step 6: Apply for stamps from the Public Security Bureau(公安局);
Step 7: Apply for the Organization Code License from Bureau of Quality and Technical Supervision(国家质检局);
Step 8: Apply for the registration licenses from National & Local Tax Bureau(国\地税局);
Step 9: Apply for the Certificate of Statistics from State Statistical Bureau(国家统计局);
Step 10: Apply for the permits for the bank account opening from bank authorities;
Step11: Apply for Foreign exchange IC card & registration license from National Administration of Foreign Exchange(国家外汇管理局)
Step12: Open the saving account with the bank (current account could be opened later);
Step13: Apply for the Import & Export registration license from local Customs (if needed);
Step14: Apply for Financial Registration for enterprises with Foreign Investment from Financial Department.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE TRADING ENTERPRISES
Minutes or resolution from investors or board of directors
One proposed name (in Chinese), and provide two or more alternative names in case the first name is not available.
Detailed information about the business scope and intended registered capital;
Feasibility study report;
Four original articles of association signed by members of the Board and with company stamp;
Copy of the business license or certificate of incorporation of parent company;
The original and copy of identification documents (ID card, passport) of legal representative, and eight color photos;
Two original bank reference letters (from investor's bank) indicating foreign investors' creditability, issued within 6 months in both English and Chinese version;
Lawyer's legalization or notarization which should be endorsed by local China Embassy or Consulate
The lease of commercial office between leaser and lessee needed to be endorsed by the Housing Management Authority. The lessee should be acted by shareholders, directors, legal representative, monitors or manager. The area is required no less than 30 ㎡ and for commercial use only with more than one year’s rent.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES
Step 1 - Step 9 the same as above
Step 10: Manufacturing address: house property certificate or the lease of industrial workshop (two original copies of lease with signature and endorsed by Housing Management Authority. The area is required no less than 200㎡ and for manufacturing use only with more than one year’s rent.)
Step 11: Project reports are necessary for the approval by the relevant government department, such as, business service, environmental and fire departments. The safety standard of manufacturing area should reach the required standard set out by the Fire Department and Environmental Protection Department.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS’ INVESTMENT
Step 1: Original document & copy of identification documents (ID card, passport) of Chinese company's legal representative, directors, monitors and managers.
Step 2: Local lawyer's legalization or notarization endorsed by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the investor’s country.
Step 3: Eight color photos of the legal representative;
Step 4: Feasibility study report; (possible to seek to ATAHK’s assistance)
Step 5: Two original bank reference letters (from investor's bank) indicating foreign investors' creditability, issued within 6 months in both English and Chinese version.
SERVICES, FEE & TERMS OF PAYMENT
ATAHK package services for WFOE setup include:
seven copies of Approval document; 2 copies of original articles of association signed by members of the Board and with company chop; 2 copies of certificate of approval; Both original and duplicate copy of business license; 4 stamps for different use; Stamp carving registration card; Bank account documents; Both original and duplicate copy of Organization Code License & card; Registration license and form of National &Local Administration of Taxation; Foreign exchange registration license and approval certificate; Customs declaration registration certification; Financial Registration For Enterprises With Foreign Investment.
Service charge: RMB23,000, except for the registered capital duty.
Terms of Payment: The applicant can pay by cash, check or T/T to ATAHK’s bank account before the service begins.
TAXATION ON WFOE
Overview of Taxation in China
The Tax System in China has undergone tremendous changes in recent years. Currently, there are 24 different types of tax imposed on a wide range of incomes and transactions. Taxpayers can be individuals, entities or economic organizations. To fulfill its WTO commitments, the Chinese government is currently preparing for another round of tax reform, which is expected to take place in 2010. Keeping place with compliance obligations in such a rapidly changing regulatory environment can be a major challenge. You are advised to seek professional advice from ATAHK regarding your particular circumstances.
Business and Taxation in China
Any investors, who want to succeed in their business-doing in China, are strongly advised to better understand tax departments, tax categories, tax rate and official invoices in China.
As far as China tax department is concerned, China has two functional tax departments: national tax department (NTD) and local tax department (LTD), the former is for national use while the later is for local use. In every city or town there are national and local departments. Any person can contact these departments for information. Taxpayer should know which tax department to go to and the tax rate before tax return, here are some guidelines for you: Value Added Tax should be paid to NTD at rate of 0-17% monthly, Business Tax to LTD at rate of 3-20% monthly, Individual Income Tax to LTD at rate of 5-45% monthly, Enterprise Income Tax (EIT) is 25% to NTD at basis of quarterly return and annual renew,
China Tax Category and rate
The China tax could be classified as follows: Value Added Tax (VAT) at rate of 0-17%, Business Tax (BT) at rate of 3-20%, Enterprise Income Tax (EIT) at rate of 25%, Individual Income Tax (IIT) at rate of 5-45%, Consumption Tax by customs (CT) at rate of 3-5%, Resource Tax (RT), City Maintenance and Construction Tax (CMCT) at rate of 1%, House Property Tax (HPT), Stamp Duty (ST) at rate of 0.5-1%, Urban and Township Land Use Tax (UTLU)
Tax Return
Tax Return should be done monthly, quarterly and annually, Tax is collected on the basis of invoice volume, in China the invoices are granted from the NTD or LTD,
Tax Rebate
China government is stimulating its economy by encouraging export-orientated businesses; Any exporters can enjoy the export tax rebate as high as 17% according to their categories.
BUSINESS FOLLOW-UP OF GUANGZHOU CORPORATE FORMATION
ATAHK can provide a series of business follow-up services such as monthly bookkeeping and tax return, annual return services, internal auditing, financial planning and tax layout, China policy & market study. Other services include domain name registration, webpage design, website promotion, China trademark registration, Work Permit, Residence Permit, etc. in order to pave a smoother and wider way for your China business success.
PROCESSING PERIOD FOR WFOE
For manufacturing enterprise: it takes 50-70 working days to finish the processing before we get the required documents ready, especially the approval papers from the fire & environmental protection bureaus.
For the trading and service enterprise: it takes 50-80 working days to finish the processing before we get required documents ready.
It takes longer time for the application of the import and export license or VAT qualification license.
IMPORTANT HINTS
Because of language difference, all the documents submitted to the Chinese government should be translated into Chinese and endorsed by the appointed translation agency.
Since the market situation and government policy change frequently, all the information provided here is subject to ATAHK’s final confirmation,
ATAHK is responsible to inform the clients for the collection of the company kit at the designated office. If the clients fail to collect the company kit within the mandatory three month period without reasonable excuse, the client will be regarded as forfeiting the right to the registered company, ATAHK can dispose the company as it wishes.
Make sure to get the formal invoice from the lesser after leasing is done.
The follow-up business services are not included in the service package, and are subject to further charge according to the clients’ requirements.
CONTACT US
Guangzhou ATA Address：Room2501-2502, 25/F, Unit C, Fengxing Building, No. 240, Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Guangzhou ATA Tel：86-20-87550061
Guangzhou ATA Website：http://www.for-guangzhou.net http://www.gztannet.com
Guangzhou ATA E-mail：gztannet@gmail.com