Which type should I choose: WFOE or a domestic company?

It depends on your goals: who will be the shareholder, what activity is planned and how you will work with the bank. We will review your case during the consultation.

Is registered capital required and when must it be paid in?

The amount of capital is set in the articles of association, while the deadline and procedure for paying it in depend on the specific company. We check this during selection and support the capital injection.

How long does the process take?

Usually 5-7 business days from the moment we receive the full set of documents.

Can I change the company name?

Yes. The new name must be approved by the registration authority.

What should I do after the purchase?

We set up accounting and tax reporting (from EUR 1,440), a registered address, VAT refunds (from EUR 350) and a bank account (from EUR 1,200). All services can be ordered together with the purchase.

Shelf companies in China

Fully remote procedure

5–7 business days

from 3650 EUR

Acquire a shelf company in China and start your business hassle-free.

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A shelf company in China is an already registered legal entity that has never traded and has no assets or liabilities. You get an existing structure with a business license and company seals and transfer it into your name: you change the shareholders, the legal representative and, if needed, the company name.

Chinese companies come in different types: a WFOE (with a foreign shareholder) and a domestic company (with Chinese shareholders). The type affects the company seal, rights and requirements. We will select an option for your goal and carry out the transaction fully remotely, with no trip to China.

Step-by-step procedure

Company Selection and Consultation

We select a company by your criteria: type (WFOE or domestic), region, incorporation date, registered capital and whether it has a bank account.

KYC Procedure

We verify the identity of the future shareholders, the legal representative and the manager.

Changes in the registry

We file the changes with the local registration authority: shareholders, legal representative and, if needed, name and address. You receive the updated business license.

Updating bank and tax details

If the company has a bank account, we update the details with the bank and the tax authority. The company seals are handed over to you.

Handover of documents and support plan

You receive the business license, the Articles of Association, the company seals and a support plan: address, accounting, VAT refund, capital injection.

Notarisation and apostille of documents may be required for a Chinese company — we will advise for your situation.

Documents required to order the service

Registration KYC form

1

Identity document of shareholders and director (in electronic form)

2

Residential address and contact details of shareholders and director

3

Download

Color passport scan (photo page), resolution at least 300 dpi
Selfie with passport, where both face and passport details are clearly visible

Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, driver’s license) in English, issued within the last 3 months. If the address does not match the passport registration, additional proof is required.

Examples of documents issued upon service completion

Business license
Articles of Association
Company seals

An oval seal is used for WFOE companies, while a round seal with a star is used for domestically owned Chinese companies.

Service cost

Shelf Companies in China

Depends on the company’s age, operational history, and the presence of bank accounts

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from 3650

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Frequently Asked Questions

A new incorporation requires choosing an address and a name and going through approval. A shelf company already exists, and you take it over in 5-7 business days. Buyers choose it when the incorporation date matters or when they need a company with an active bank account.