Representative Offices

Representative offices are often the first step taken by foreign companies when establishing a permanent presence in China. They provide a vehicle through which the foreign investor can undertake activities such as market research, customer liaison and support. Representative offices can also organise business visits from company headquarters, which can make the obtaining of business visas for visitors much easier. Public relations work and local administration are also permitted. CBBC can help you set up a Representative office.

A Representative Office can not conduct sales activities. This means they can not sign contracts, receive income, or issue invoices and business tax receipts.