Files of Registering Shanghai WFOE Service
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Files of Registering Shanghai WFOE , means the documents should prepared for the registration process.
The Definition
The Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE or WOFE) 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. However, after China's entried 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. With that, any enterprise in China which is 100% owned by a foreign company or companies can be called as WFOE.
Advantages of WFOE
The advantages of incorporation a WFOE, compared with other types of enterprises, include, but not limited to:
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 out business rather than just function as a representative office and being able to issue invoices to their customers in RMB and receive revenues in RMB;
Capability of converting RMB profits to US dollars for remittance to its parent company outside of China;
Protection of intellectual know-how and technology;
For Manufacturing WFOE, no special requirements for Import / Export license for its own products;
Full control of human resources;
Greater efficiency in operations, management and future development.
Shanghai WFOE Registration-Application Files for WFOE in Shanghai
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 of 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.;
6. An original copy of the corporate ratification paper (2 copies in duplicate).;
7. Two original bank credibility letters for the foreign investors, stating 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. 2 photos of the legal person of WFOE.
11. A copy of the stub of corporate certificate of approval.
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