In Chinese administrative law, business filings are reviewed through a legal process by the regulatory agency responsible for business matters. The agency will record the documents and make a decision on the business formation which, if approved, will allow for the creation of a legal entity that has separate legal personality and civil law capacity. Business cannot be carried on before these filings are made. Chinese legal policy holds that the public interest and economy will be best served by prioritizing registration and treating the approval process as secondary.

Further Reading

See our comprehensive resources on China’s Foreign Investment Law. and an overview of FDI regulation in our Foreign Investment Law FAQ.

Translation Guide

See: 工商登记