Representative Office
Representative Office in China: Setup Timeline, Cost Drivers and Document Checklist
Information date: 24 September 2026 — A representative office is the lightest registered presence in China. It may conduct liaison, market research, product display and coordination, but it may not sign sales contracts o
China Representative Office FAQ: Presence, Contracts and Revenue Are Different Tests
Information date: 11 September 2026 — China permits foreign enterprises to register representative offices for specified non-profit operational activities, but a representative office is not the same legal and commercial
Representative Office or WFOE: Use Activity, Revenue, Hiring, and Contract Tests Before Choosing
Information date: 29 August 2026. China’s official foreign investment guide describes a representative office as a non-legal-person office conducting non-profit activities connected with the foreign enterprise, such as m
How to Set Up a Representative Office in China for Foreign Brands: 2026 Guide
How to Set Up a Representative Office in China for Foreign Brands: 2026 Guide A Representative Office (代表处, dàibiǎo chù) is the simplest legal form fo
How to Comply with China Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules: 2026 Guide for Foreign Companies
How to Comply with China Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules: 2026 Guide for Foreign Companies Over 5,000 foreign-invested enterprises operating in China
How to Win Wind Energy Projects in China: 2026 Foreign Guide
How to Win Wind Energy Projects in China: 2026 Foreign Guide China plans to tender approximately 120 GW of new wind capacity in 2026, making it the la