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Mainland China Company Registration: Documents, Capital and Ongoing Filings
Identify the appropriate domestic or foreign-invested structure, then check market-entry and sector permissions. A company registration and a permission to provide payment services are separate questions.
- Jurisdiction
- Mainland China
- Regulator
- 市场监管部门 / SAMR
- Verified
- 2026-10-09
Choose the entity and business scope
Identify the appropriate domestic or foreign-invested structure, then check market-entry and sector permissions. A company registration and a permission to provide payment services are separate questions.
Prepare documents and a capital plan
Prepare the name, address, ownership and officer details, articles and business scope against the local checklist. Newly formed limited companies generally have a five-year contribution period, subject to applicable special rules. Older entities have separate transitional arrangements.
File and prepare operations
File through the local official channel and reconcile the licence and registration record. Check tax, seals, banking and sector permissions separately. Maintain a filing calendar; incorporation does not complete bank or payment-provider onboarding.
Official portals and sources
All links above point to official government, registry, regulator, bank or standards body sites, verified on 2026-10-09.
FAQ
- Does incorporation include a bank account or payment licence?
- No. Incorporation, bank onboarding and permission for regulated activities are separate processes. Assess each against the actual business model.
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