Company Registration Service Flow
From planning and name check to tax setup and bookkeeping handoff, the registration route is arranged around practical China-market execution.
Planning
Step 01Name Check
Step 02Identity Capture
Step 03Contract
Step 04Fanzish Handling
Step 05Tax Setup
Step 06For WFOE, import/export, hazardous chemicals, medical devices, food, logistics, and other licensed scenarios, the process may include additional filing, qualification, or approval steps:
Planning
Confirm entity type, shareholder structure, business scope, registered capital, foreign investment filing, import/export rights, and licensing needs.
Fee Boundary
Clarify registration, bookkeeping, official fees, courier, travel, licensing, and future park management costs before work begins.
Name Check
Pre-check proposed company names, industry wording, and business scope to improve approval probability.
Contract & Payment
Confirm service scope, timeline, deliverables, and payment arrangement before formal processing.
Foreign Filing
For WFOE, joint venture, and free trade zone cases, complete the required foreign investment information filing.
License Handling
Submit documents, complete online signatures, and obtain the business license through the official process.
Bank Support
Assist with bank account preparation; online banking credentials should be handled and kept by the company.
Tax Setup
Complete electronic tax bureau setup, tax category confirmation, basic account information, and tax payment agreement links.
Import / Export
For trading companies, continue with import/export rights and related operating registrations.
Document Delivery
Deliver business license, seals, receipts, bank documents, and related setup materials according to the confirmed checklist.
Bookkeeping Handoff
Move into monthly bookkeeping, tax filing, annual report filing, and ongoing compliance support.
Registration Pricing and Estimate Guide
Confirm entity type, licensing needs, bookkeeping plan, and third-party costs before finalizing the setup route.
Common setup budget anchors
Use this as a quick decision guide before requesting a final service quote.
Ordinary company
Free handling with bookkeeping
WFOE / JV
From RMB 2,500
Import / export
From RMB 3,500
Standard Company Registration Pricing
Fanzish Standard Company Registration Pricing
| Service Item | Fee (RMB) | Scope | Registered Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai company registration / limited company / sole proprietorship | Free handling | Full process with follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Human resources or labour service company registration | Free handling | Full process with follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Education consulting / tutoring / early education / training consulting company | Free handling | Full process with follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Trading / wholesale / agricultural products company registration | Free handling | Full process with follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Service / consulting / design company registration | Free handling | Full process with follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Technology / e-commerce / software / intelligent technology company registration | Free handling | Full process with follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Business license only, with client-prepared accountant | 500 | License-only setup | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Wholly foreign-owned enterprise / foreign-invested company / free trade zone setup | 2500 | Includes foreign investment filing and follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Sino-foreign joint venture / free trade zone setup | 2500 | Includes foreign investment filing and follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Import and export / foreign trade company registration | 3500 | Includes import/export rights and follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Chemical hazardous goods company registration | 8000 | Includes licensing work and follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Medical device company registration | 12000 | Includes licensing work and follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Food business company registration | 5000 | Includes licensing work and follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
| Transportation company registration | 2500 | Includes licensing work and follow-up bookkeeping | Shanghai Jinshan District address provided |
Company setup can be handled free of service charge
Fanzish mainly charges for follow-up finance and tax services selected by the client.
Jinshan District VAT rebate information is presented as 10% of paid VAT, subject to application and policy conditions.
Online signatures and video identity verification can reduce in-person visits by shareholders and legal representatives.
Setup Package Coverage
Cost and Handling Notes
Bank account opening involves online banking credentials; companies are advised to open and manage the account directly where possible.
Development-zone management fees are free in the first year; subsequent annual fees and rebate policy details should be confirmed before signing.
Clients who only register a company and do not use Fanzish bookkeeping may still bear ongoing address or park management costs.
Courier, travel, licensing, official charges, stamp tax where applicable, and other third-party expenses are borne by the client.
Handling Timeline and Required Documents
Company Registration Handling Overview
| Matter | Authority / Party | Handler | Working Days | Receipt | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name check | Development zone | Fanzish | 1-2 | Name pre-approval notice | ID photos of legal representative and shareholders; proposed names, business scope, registered capital, operating address, phone, email, and education information |
| Business license | Development zone and market regulation authority | Fanzish, legal representative, shareholders | 5 | Business license | Online signature through the official app by legal representative and shareholders |
| Basic bank account | Bank | Fanzish or legal representative | 1 | Account opening document | Original business license, seals, legal representative ID, handler ID and bank-required documents |
| Tax category setup | Development zone / tax system | Fanzish finance team and legal representative | 1 | — | Basic account information and real-name mobile number of legal representative |
| Electronic tax bureau real-name verification | Legal representative | Fanzish | 1 | — | Legal representative verification |
Glossary
Subscribed Capital System
China’s company registration system generally allows shareholders to subscribe registered capital over a committed period, reducing initial capital pressure for new companies.
Compliance and Setup Questions
Fanzish Finance & Tax Consultant
Expert ConsultantGet a practical setup route before committing to company type, registered capital, address, tax category, and ongoing bookkeeping.
Contact ConsultantThree Compliance Red Lines
Registered address: weak or invalid addresses can create abnormal-status risks.
Registered capital: unrealistic capital commitments can create disclosure and credit pressure.
Tax filing: tax obligations start after registration, even before revenue begins.
Development-zone Authorization Proof
Fanzish coordinates stable registered address resources and keeps the service basis traceable for clients.
Development-zone authorization
Registered address cooperation proof
Park service qualification
Association or supervision proof
Authorized Channel vs Ordinary Intermediary
Review address continuity, staff stability, supervision, and after-service accountability before choosing a setup channel.
Authorized Channel
Stable, traceable, and easier to support long term
Ordinary Intermediary Risk
Risks can come from unstable staff, weak address control, and limited after-service support