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Frequently asked questions
Straight answers in English — including the ones where the honest answer is "it depends on your nationality".
1. Can foreigners register a WFOE company in Guangzhou?
Yes — subject to the Negative List, which restricts or prohibits full foreign ownership in some sectors. Send us your planned business scope and we will tell you where yours sits.
2. Will my documents need certification back home?
Often yes — but which route applies, and how long it runs, turns on your nationality and where the document was issued. Send us your nationality and documents, and we will tell you which applies to you.
3. Can I work as a freelancer in China legally?
Yes — the route is to set up your own company and obtain a work permit as its legal representative, renewed annually. Tell us what you actually do here and we will tell you whether this route fits.
4. What am I actually paying for?
Three things: everything you must sign or understand is explained in English, cross-border compliance is watched, and someone catches a problem before it reaches your record. What the authorities read stays in Chinese — you get the English where it matters. And we show you what is included and what is not, so you can compare like for like.
5. Is a virtual / incubator registered address legal?
Yes, when it comes from a registered FTZ or business incubator — not an agent selling a "paper address". We will show you the address paperwork before you sign anything.
6. Can my spouse and children come with me?
Usually yes, as dependants — but when you file that application can affect options you may want later. Ask us before you file, not after.
7. Are government fees included in the service package?
No. Government fees, certification, physical exam and translation fees are passed through at cost with original receipts supplied. We never mark up third-party fees.