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China Consulting

CW CPA provides China consulting services to support businesses entering, operating in or expanding into the Mainland China market. Establishing and managing a presence in China involves complex regulatory, tax and operational considerations that differ from those in Hong Kong. Our China consulting team helps clients navigate these requirements with practical guidance tailored to their business model and strategic objectives.

We assist with China market entry planning, entity establishment support and ongoing compliance considerations by coordinating with experienced local partners and professional networks. Drawing on our cross-border expertise, we support clients in understanding China’s regulatory environment and making informed business decisions while maintaining alignment with applicable regulatory and reporting requirements.

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Our Working Approach
  • Close coordination with regional investment promotion offices to support foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, particularly in Shanghai and key Mainland China regions
  • Strong on-the-ground experience in the Greater Bay Area, supporting China market entry and expansion initiatives
  • Provision of both advisory and implementation support, covering planning, execution and ongoing operational considerations
  • Transparent coordination with local service providers or agents where outsourcing is required, with clear scope definition and communication throughout the process

Our China Consulting Services

China Consulting services support foreign investors and multinational groups entering, operating in, and exiting the Mainland China market. These services include market entry advisory, entity establishment, regulatory registration, governance support, compliance diagnostics, and exit planning. The objective is to provide structured implementation guidance, regulatory navigation, and operational risk mitigation across the full lifecycle of Mainland China business activities.

China Market Entry Advisory

  • Advise foreign investors on appropriate Mainland China market entry strategies based on industry, regulatory environment, and commercial objectives.
  • Assess regulatory restrictions under the PRC Negative List and sector-specific investment requirements.
  • Provide high-level feasibility assessment covering operational, tax, and compliance considerations.
  • Advise on optimal holding and investment structures for inbound investment into Mainland China.
  • Coordinate

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Structuring Support

  • Advise on establishment structures including Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises (WFOE), Joint Ventures (JV), Representative Offices (RO), and other permitted forms.
  • Support determination of registered capital planning and business scope structuring.
  • Advise on shareholder arrangements and governance framework considerations under PRC Company Law.
  • Provide implementation planning timeline for entity establishment and operational readiness.

Company Formation & Regulatory Registration

  • Manage the end-to-end registration process for Mainland China legal entities.
  • Prepare and coordinate submission of incorporation documentation to relevant authorities.
  • Liaise with market supervision bureaus and related government bodies during the establishment process.
  • Coordinate post-registration formalities including licence issuance and administrative registrations.

Visit our thematic webpage about “China Company Registration”.

Corporate Changes & Registration Amendments

  • Support changes to company particulars including address, legal representative, directors, supervisors, and shareholders.
  • Coordinate capital increase, capital reduction, and business scope amendments.
  • Manage regulatory filings and documentation updates arising from structural changes.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with PRC Company Law and administrative registration requirements.

Acting as Supervisor / Corporate Oversight Support

  • Provide qualified personnel to act as Supervisor where required under PRC regulations.
  • Review financial and operational reports submitted by management.
  • Identify potential compliance risks and governance weaknesses.
  • Provide periodic reporting to shareholders on regulatory and operational matters.
  • Support strengthening of internal governance practices for foreign-invested entities.

China Tax Health Check

  • Conduct structured review of PRC tax compliance across Enterprise Income Tax (EIT), Value-Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax, Stamp Duty, and Individual Income Tax (IIT).
  • Identify historical non-compliance risks and potential exposure areas.
  • Review tax filing processes and internal documentation standards.
  • Provide high-level recommendations for remediation and control improvement.

Regulatory & Operational Compliance Review

  • Assess compliance with PRC corporate governance and reporting requirements.
  • Review internal operational procedures against regulatory expectations.
  • Identify gaps in documentation, approval processes, and statutory filings.
  • Recommend corrective measures to mitigate regulatory risk exposure.

PRC Entity Deregistration & Liquidation Support

  • Advise on regulatory requirements for voluntary deregistration and liquidation of Mainland China entities.
  • Assess eligibility for simplified deregistration procedures where applicable.
  • Coordinate preparation of liquidation documentation and shareholder resolutions.
  • Liaise with relevant authorities in relation to tax clearance, deregistration filings, and business licence cancellation.
  • Support completion of post-deregistration administrative procedures.

Pre-Exit Risk Assessment & Compliance Review

  • Conduct pre-exit review of tax, regulatory, and corporate compliance status prior to deregistration.
  • Identify historical exposure areas that may delay or complicate liquidation.
  • Recommend remediation steps to facilitate smooth exit procedures.
  • Coordinate with tax and legal advisors to address outstanding compliance matters.

Capital Repatriation & Closure Planning Support

  • Advise on procedural requirements for capital repatriation and profit distribution prior to deregistration.
  • Coordinate regulatory filings relating to capital reduction and liquidation distribution.
  • Support documentation planning for shareholder exit and entity closure.