Q: What documents should I prepare to set up a WOFE?
 
A: According to the Company Law of the People's Republic of China and our many years of practical experience, the documents required for Shanghai WOFE Registration are:
(1). 2 Copies of Notarized & Certified Certificate of Incorporation of Overseas investing company;
Certificate of Incorporation needs to be notarized by the local lawyer/notary public, and certified in local Chinese embassy (consulate).
 
*If the investor is a individual, please provide the original copy of the investor’s passport or provide 2 copies Notarized & Certified passport of the investor.
 
(2). 3 copies of The Passport/ID card of Legal Representative (often Executive Director) of the WOFE to be registered;
*Some districts will check the original copy;
(3). 3 copies of The Passport/ID card of Supervisor of the WOFE to be registered;
*Some districts will check the original copy;
(4). 10 alternative company Chinese names;
(5). 1 copy of Leasing Contract & Property Ownership Certificate of Registered Address;
(6). 1 copy of the accountant’s ID card of the WOFE to be registered;
Accountant should be Chinese with accountant license.
(7). A set of documents prepared by WOFEChina.com(signed/stamped);
(8). Other documents required.
*Leasing Contract & Property Ownership Certificate of Registered Address should be stamped or signed by the owner. If the WOFE is registered in our economic zone or Free Trade Zone(FTZ). We can provide item 5.