Step 1:
Applicant appoints an agent, which must be a
foreign investment services company in the mainland.
Step 2:
Agent submits on applicant's behalf all the
required documents to the provincial foreign trade and
economic cooperation department for handling application
procedures.
Step 3:
Upon approval granted, applicant should proceed
promptly to the provincial or municipal administration for
industry and commerce for registration.
Step 4:
Other formalities to be handled by the resident
representative:
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Complete residence application procedures with local
public security bureau by presenting registration
certificate, representative certificate and approval
certificate;
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Apply for opening bank account by presenting
registration certificate and approval certificate to
local foreign exchange administration;
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Apply to Customs for permission to import office
equipment, daily necessities and transport vehicles
for use by the representative office and its
personnel;
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Complete tax payment registration procedure at local
tax office;
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Appoint local foreign service company to recruit
local staff.
