WFO ENTERPRISE PRESENTATION
Overview
Advantages Of WFO Enterprise
Business Scope
Registered and paid-up capital
Taxation
Annual Return
Employment
Term And Termination
Documents Required
Procedures
Our Service
How to Begin
WFOE means wholly foreign owned enterprise. If you want to invest in Shang hai China, you don't just turn to the relevant government departments for so many certificates and formalities, but turn to HAI-O. At HAI-O we don't just give service, we are familiar with authorities' formalities. We are able to finish the formation of your company to your satisfaction.
OVERVIEW OF WFOE
The Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise(WFOE) is a Limited liability company wholly owned by the foreign investor(s). In China, WFOEs were originally conceived for encouraged manufacturing activities that were either export orientated or introduced advanced technology into China. However, with China's entry into the WTO, these conditions were gradually abolished and the WFOE is increasingly being used for service providers such as a variety of consulting and management services, software development and trading as well. Back
ADVANTAGES OF WFOE
From the foreign investors' point of view, the advantages of establishing a WFOE include: Independence and freedom to implement the worldwide strategies of its parent company without having to consider the involvement of the Chinese partner; Ability to formally carry on business rather than just a representative office function, Issue invoices to their customers in RMB (Chinese Currency) and receive RMB revenues. .Convert RMB profits to US dollars for remittance to their parent company outside China, Employ staff directly within China, Protection of intellectual know-how technology and trademark. Not required to share profits with Chinese counterpart; and Greater efficiency in its operations, management and future development; Back
BUSINESS SCOPE
One of the most important issues covered in the project documentation is the business scope of the WFOE. Business scope is narrowly defined for all businesses in China and the WFOE can only conduct business within its approved business scope, which ultimately appears on the business license. Amending the business scope requires further application and approval. Inevitably, there is a negotiation with the approval authorities to approve as broad a business scope as is permitted. General business scope usually includes, investment consulting, international economic consulting, trade information consulting, marketing and promotion consulting, corporate management consulting, technology consulting, manufacturing, etc. Back
REGISTERED AND PAID-UP CAPITAL
For the WFO enterprises, the registered capital is required as much as RMB1,000,000(about USD130,000), In China the paid-up capital is equal to registered capital, Investors or shareholders must pay the their shares to the specific bank, which should be audited by the certified public accountant. Back
GENERAL TAX INFORMATION
In China the corporate tax ranges from15% to 31%, depending on different regions, In Shang hai the profit tax is about 33%. And in Shenzhen, Zhuhai , the Special Economic Zones are among the lowest in the region, The profit tax is only 15%. In China, tax system is more complex , any enterprises are required to report to the Tax Administration Department monthly. If you like more information, you are welcome to contact us for more information. Back
ANNUAL RETURN
Any limited companies in Shang hai should summit annual return to the relevant authorities. The annual cost is about USD500. If we fail to do so, we may be subject to a fine. Back
EMPLOYMENT
Employment is a privilage in China. China occupies one quarter of the world population, So China provides cheap labor, which can lower our cost. Back
TERM AND TERMINATION
In China, terms of 15 to 30 years are typical for a manufacturing WFOE (although some may have a longer term). It is also possible to obtain extensions of the WFOE's duration. For projects in which the amount of investment is large, or the construction period is long and the return on investment low, projects producing sophisticated products using advanced or key technology provided by the foreign partner, or for projects producing internationally competitive products, the term of WFOE may be extended to 50 years. With special approval from the State Council, the term may be even longer than 50 years.
The WFOE may be terminated under certain conditions, for example, the inability of the WFOE to operate due to heavy losses, in the occurrence of an event of force majeure, etc. Back
REQUIREMENTS FOR RELEVANT APPLICATION FORMALITIES
If we want to set up a WFOE IN Shanghai, we should offer the following documents:
1. A project proposal and feasibility study report ( in print and under the company seal) ; .
2. Original copies of the application paper and the resolution by the Chairman of the Board of the foreign investor (in printed form signed by members of the Board and with company chop),
3. Copies of the business licenses or certificates of incorporation of the foreign investor (usually with the permission chop from the government department.).
4. An original copy of leasing agreement with chop of the Housing Department.
5. Directors name list of board or management institution name list, importing equipment list.
6. An original copy of the corporate ratification paper (2 copies in duplicate).
7. Two original bank credibility letters for the foreign investors, stating a 7-digits bank balances, issued within 6 months in both English and Chinese language.
8. A copy of the approval paper for corporate formation and other papers for company alterations (the original are required for check-up).
9. Notice of enterprise's name confirmation appraised by the Industry & Commerce Administrative Bureau.
10. Contracts and charter versions (signed by legal representative or Bailor).
11. Two photos of the legal person of WFOE.
9. An application form for company alteration.
10. A copy of the stub of corporate certificate of approval.
11. Whole set of materials for application of project establishment and approval documents(original)for project establishment. Back
PROCEDURES
1. Drafting application papers, standard articles of association, standard feasibility study, and providing samples for necessary documents such as board resolution, bank reference letter, etc., The application papers and resolution should be signed by the Chairman of the Board (in printed form with company chop)
2. Obtaining approval and relevant certificate by Foreign Economic and Trade Bureau
3. Researching and obtaining approval for the company name of WFOE from Industrial and commercial registration office.
4. Obtaining approval or certificates from various authorities such as the Planning Bureau, the Foreign Economic and Trade Bureau, the Industrial And Commercial Registration Office, the Statistics Bureau, the National Taxation Administration Bureau, the Local Taxation Administration Bureau, the Public Security Department, the Environmental Protection Bureau. the foreign Exchange Administration Bureau and the Customs etc.
5. Opening necessary bank accounts, obtaining a report of corporate capital verification issued by a Chinese certified public accountant(CPA). Be ready with the original copy for check-up.
6. Obtaining the necessary work permits and resident permits for the legal representatives, etc. Back
SERVICE AND PAYMENT
At HAI-O, we are able to offer all services required for establishing a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise on a reasonable price and high quality basis. We provide the services as follows at a price of USD2000;
HOW TO BEGIN
Download and fill in the application form, fax or email to us. When we receive your request, we'll send you a confirmation letter for your final decision. At this time you pay 50% down payment, and we begin to process your application. Back |