Start Your China Company
The Smart, Simple Way
Register your company online in 1–3 months with 100% compliance and expert support — fixed prices, no agency markups.
WFOE / LLC
Wholly foreign-owned limited company.
- 100% foreign owned
- Limited liability
- Trade & invoice locally
Joint Venture
Partner with a local company.
- Local partner
- Shared control
- Sector access
Representative Office
A non-trading market presence.
- No trading
- Market research
- Low commitment
FIPE
Foreign-invested partnership.
- Flexible
- Pass-through
- Fewer formalities
Choose Your City / zone
National registration · City / zone affects tax & licencesCompanies register with the local Administration for Market Regulation (AMR), and free-trade zones offer special incentives — so your location matters.
See your packages & pricing
Choose a business type and city / zone above, then continue.
Compare Business Structures
Reference · helps you choose above| Feature | WFOE / LLC | Joint Venture | Representative Office | FIPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal status | Separate entity | Not separate | Separate entity | Separate entity |
| Liability | Limited | Unlimited | Limited | Limited |
| Setup complexity | Medium | Very easy | Medium | Medium |
| Best for | Scaling & credibility | Freelancers | Partnerships | Specialised |
Our 101% Money-Back Guarantee
If we can’t successfully register your company, we refund 101% of what you paid — no questions asked. Cancel anytime, no hidden fees.
The smart way to start your China company
See how we compare to doing it yourself or using a traditional agency.
| StartitupRecommended | Do it yourself | High-street agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | from ¥3,999 | Govt fees + your time | ££ high fees |
| Setup time | 1–3 months | Weeks of admin | 1–2 weeks |
| Compliance handled | Automatically | You track it | Extra cost |
| Expert support | 24/7 included | None | Business hours |
| Everything in one place | Yes | No | No |
| Money-back guarantee | 101% | — | Rarely |
What our customers say
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China formation FAQ
Most China companies are ready in 1–3 months once your details are submitted. Track every step live in your dashboard.
Yes. We handle the non-resident requirements and can arrange a registered address, bank introduction and tax registration so you're fully set up remotely.
Usually just proof of identity and address for each director and shareholder. We tell you exactly what's needed for your structure.
Yes — the SAMR filing fee is included where applicable. Fixed prices, no hidden charges.
Yes. Our Premium package and add-ons include a business bank account introduction with our partners.
