This Article is a continuation of “China Company Start-up Checklist, Part I”.
The following activities must be taken within 30 days of the issuance of the Business License:
(1) Engrave the Enterprises Official Seal
This requires advance approval from the municipal Public Security Bureau (the police). Documents include: the original business license and a copy, letter of introduction signed by the Chinese partner, and Power of Attorney in favor of the person submitting the application along with his/her ID card (passport for foreigners).
(2) Obtain the Enterprise Legal Person Code
This code is supplied by the tax authorities at the level of government that supervises your project (national, provincial, or local, according to the identity of your projects examination and approval authority). Required documents include (i) company seal, (ii) duplicate of Business License along with a photocopy, (iii) original Project Approval Certificate and photocopy, (iv) pre-reserved Enterprise Legal Person Code, (v) photocopy of ID (passport for foreigners) of the enterprises legal representative (company seal must be attached to the photocopy if...