
Session 5
The establishment of legal entities in China-Swiss China Business Academy (SCBA)

With emerging business opportunities and a growing client base in China, the idea of establishing your own legal entity naturally becomes a priority. This session is designed to provide invaluable insights to your decision-making teams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the key considerations involved in the process of creating a company in China.
Key takeaways in Session 5: The establishment of legal entities in China
The amended and updated Chinese Company Law in 2024
Regulatory updates on creating legal entities for foreign SMEs, i.e. corporate registration, capital requirement, local legal representative, registered address, office requirement, opening corporate banking account etc.
Legal entities for Swiss SMEs to choose in China, i.e, subsidiary, branches, representative office, joint-venture etc. advantages and disadvantages
How to choose an appropriate legal structure
Highly considered factors to create an legal entity, i.e. business scope, whether to get approval/permits/licences in advance
A case study