Q: Can a foreigner set up a WOFE in China?

A: Yes, a foreign individual can set up a WOFE in China which make the foreign individual the investor or shareholder. The investor can be the legal representative & director of the WOFE, but a WOFE still needs at least one supervisor, it can be the investor’s employee, friend or family.

A WOFE invested by a foreigner is the most typical WOFE, please refer to: How to set up a WOFE in China?