Opening a Representative Office in China

Business development in China requires an official presence in the market to interact with partners, suppliers, and clients. Opening a representation in China is the first step for companies wishing to establish themselves in the largest market in Asia. ChinaGlobal Hub offers a full range of services for establishing branches and representations, providing legal registration, support, and assistance at all stages of business launch.

📌 Why open a representative office in China

An official representative office provides the following advantages:

  • 🔹 Legal activity and access to contracts with Chinese companies
  • 🔹 The ability to open corporate accounts in Chinese banks
  • 🔹 Strengthening trust from local suppliers and partners
  • 🔹 Reducing bureaucratic risks in business operations

Branch company in China allows adapting strategies to the local market and responding quickly to changes in legislation and customer needs.

🗺️ Types of representative offices and branches

  1. 🏢 Sales office

A representative office with a sales office function allows:

  • To conclude contracts with local companies
  • To promote products and services in China
  • To conduct negotiations and marketing campaigns

📌 This is the optimal option for companies testing the market or just starting to expand.

  1. ⚙️ Production representative office

For companies with production needs:

  • Organization of logistics and supply control
  • The ability to localize part of the production processes
  • Quality control and product certification

📌 It allows reducing transportation costs and managing supply chains more effectively.

  1. 📝 Full-fledged branch of the company

Branch company in China:

  • Full legal status within the country
  • The ability to maintain accounting and hire employees
  • Access to government tenders and support programs

📌 A branch is suitable for large businesses aiming for long-term stability in the Chinese market.

🔑 Steps to open a representative office

  1. Choosing the type of representation
    • Sales office, production representative office, or branch
  2. Company registration
    • Preparation of documents, statutory data, and address
  3. Obtaining permits and licenses
    • Including tax registration and work permits for employees
  4. Opening bank accounts and financial infrastructure
  5. Hiring and processing employees
    • Including processing work visas and permits
  6. Starting commercial activities
    • Signing contracts and launching projects

📌 Each step requires attention to detail to avoid legal and financial risks.

📈 How we assist with opening a representative office

ChinaGlobal Hub provides:

  • Consultations on choosing the optimal structure of representation
  • Collection and preparation of all necessary documents
  • Support for registration and interaction with Chinese authorities
  • Organization of financial operations and opening of bank accounts
  • Assistance with hiring and processing employees

Advantages of working with us:

  • Minimization of bureaucratic risks
  • Fast and secure opening of a representative office
  • Full transparency of the process for company management

📌 Professional support allows focusing on business development without being distracted by formalities.

🏆 Tips for successfully launching a business in China

  1. Study the requirements for foreign companies in the region
  2. Determine the optimal structure of representation
  3. Prepare a complete package of documents in advance
  4. Engage with reliable partners and consultants
  5. Monitor registration and account opening timelines

ChinaGlobal Hub supports all stages and provides legal and financial assistance.

📞 Contact us

For reliable opening of a representative office in China, consultations on creating a branch company in China, and support for all processes, contact ChinaGlobal Hub. We will ensure a legal and secure presence in the market.

❓ FAQ: Opening a representative office in China with ChinaGlobal Hub

🏢 Why open a representative office in China?
Ensures legal activity, access to contracts, opening corporate accounts, strengthening partner trust, and reducing bureaucratic risks.

🗂️ What types of representative offices do you offer?

  • Sales office — for testing the market and concluding contracts

  • Production representative office — logistics, localization of processes, quality control

  • Full-fledged branch — full legal status, accounting, access to tenders and government programs

📌 What are the steps for opening a representative office?

  1. Choosing the type of representation

  2. Company registration and document preparation

  3. Obtaining permits and licenses

  4. Opening bank accounts and financial infrastructure

  5. Hiring employees and processing work visas

  6. Starting commercial activities

💡 How does ChinaGlobal Hub help?
Consultations on structure, collection and preparation of documents, support for registration, organization of financial operations, assistance with employee hiring.

🏆 Why choose ChinaGlobal Hub?
Minimization of bureaucratic risks, fast and secure opening of a representative office, full transparency of processes, and professional support at all stages.

📞 Contact us

If you are planning to enter the Chinese market or are already doing business in China, contact us for professional legal support.

❓ FAQ: Opening a representative office in China with ChinaGlobal Hub

🏢 Why open a representative office in China?
Ensures legal activity, access to contracts, opening corporate accounts, strengthening partner trust, and reducing bureaucratic risks.

🗂️ What types of representative offices are offered?

  • 🏢 Sales office — market testing, signing contracts, product promotion.

  • ⚙️ Production representative office — logistics, localization of processes, quality control.

  • 📝 Branch company — full legal status, accounting, access to tenders and government programs.

📌 What are the steps for opening a representative office?

  1. Choosing the type of representation

  2. Company registration

  3. Obtaining permits and licenses

  4. Opening bank accounts and financial infrastructure

  5. Hiring employees and processing work visas

  6. Starting commercial activities

💡 How does ChinaGlobal Hub help?
Consultations on structure, collection and preparation of documents, support for registration, organization of financial operations, assistance with employee hiring.

🏆 Why choose ChinaGlobal Hub?
Minimization of bureaucratic risks, fast and secure opening of a representative office, full transparency of processes, and professional support at all stages.