special permits and licenses for chinese companies
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Special Permits and Licenses for Chinese CompaniesA presentation brought to you by LawyersChina.net1
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Why Choose China for Opening a Business?
China is a country with immense potential for developing and it has already become a location for foreign businesses that want to expand to the Asian market.
Foreign business owners who want toopen a company in Chinawill have to observe the specific requirements for doing business in this country.
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Special Permits and Licenses for Companies
Most of the businesses in China require the issuance of special permits and licenses, which are awarded based on the business field in which the company is activating.
OurChinese lawyers can offer assistance on how to obtain such documents.
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Obtaining Administrative Licenses in China
Businesses engaged in selling products or creating new manufacturing units will have to obtain administrative licenses.
Such licenses are issued prior to starting the business activity in China.
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Types of Activities Requiring Business Permits in China
Some of the business activities which require special permits are the following:
pharmaceutical industry;import/export activities;construction companies;internet based activities.
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Special Licenses for Catering Industry
Companies operating in the catering industry have to obtain several business licenses, such as:
Food Production License for the production of food;Food Distribution License for the distribution of foodstuff products.
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Where to Apply for a Business License?
Business licenses are issued by relevant authorities and our law firm in China can offer legal assistance on this process.
For example, for catering industry, the permits are issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ).
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Joint Venture Licenses in China
For several industries, such as the automotive field, foreign companies should operate under a joint venture to sell their products on the local market.
In this case, such businesses should have a Chinese company as partner and receive a license in this sense.
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Register for a Business License in China
Regardless of the business field in which the investor will operate, companies registered in China should start the process of obtaining business licenses at the local Administration for Industry and Commerce.
Further on, the institution will provide a certificate, issued in an A3 size format.
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Legal Assistance for Obtaining Business Licenses in China
Although foreign businessmen can apply for special permits and licenses on their own, it is advisable to receive legal assistance or advice from our Chinese law firm, which is familiar with any matter referring to the incorporation process.
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