Company Registration
From entity selection and document preparation to registration and post-incorporation coordination, Signum helps international businesses establish the right operating structure in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Japan.
Company registration is one part of becoming operational. Banking, licences, tax, payroll and immigration may require additional steps.
End-to-End Support
Company registration is more than an administrative filing. Signum helps define the appropriate local structure, coordinate the required corporate documentation and prepare the company for the operational steps that follow registration.
Entity and ownership planning
Reviewing the intended activity, ownership structure and appropriate local registration route.
Company profile and governance
Defining shareholders, capital, directors, representatives and the company's registered activities.
Document preparation
Coordinating constitutional documents, corporate approvals and foreign shareholder documentation.
Registration filings
Preparing and coordinating submissions with the relevant local registration authorities.
Statutory setup
Establishing the required company records, registrations, seals or local corporate positions.
Operational handover
Preparing the next steps for banking, accounting, tax, payroll, licences and ongoing compliance.
Registration Routes
The appropriate structure depends on how you intend to operate, own, finance and grow the business locally.
Establish a locally registered structure aligned with your commercial activities, ownership plans and long-term expansion strategy.
Commonly referred to as a WFOE
A locally incorporated company fully owned by foreign investors. It is generally the main route for businesses seeking full control, local contracting, direct hiring and long-term commercial operations.
A locally incorporated company owned by foreign and Chinese investors. It may suit projects where a partner provides strategic value, market access, licences or essential resources.
A limited presence used primarily for market research, promotion and liaison. It cannot replace a company that needs to invoice or carry out full commercial operations.
A possible route in specific circumstances, but its availability and suitability depend heavily on the foreign parent and its intended activities.
Business scope, registered capital, market-access restrictions, licensing and the registered address must be reviewed before registration.
Review the activity, market access and licensing requirements.
Confirm ownership, governance, business scope, capital and registered address.
Coordinate the company documents and authority filings.
Prepare seals, banking, tax, accounting, employment and licence steps.
Often combined with: Bookkeeping · Tax Filing · Payroll Outsourcing · Work Visas
Ready to Establish Your Presence?
Tell us where you want to operate and what the company needs to achieve. Our team will review the appropriate registration path and prepare a tailored scope.
Initial consultation · No commitment required