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10 Steps to Register WFOE Trading Company in Yiwu, And Get visa!

-Jun.09, 2026 updated  | Yiwu, China.

Let's go straight to steps now:

Step 1: Book A Consultation

A Business Set Up Consultation in Yiwu, China.

Ask a proper consultant or agent to understand your goals, your budget,  your concerns...  then work out a solution for you, with an action plan followed.

This initial consultation is usually done via online meeting, or by physical visit.

Don't know who to contact? Ask us, it's free (but you do need to be on time).

Step 2: Prepare Docs

Notarized and Authenticated Certificate of No Criminal Record Sample

Usually you will need to prepare:

1. original passport
2. notarized and authenticated academic certificate (need to be STAMPED by China embassy or Apostille)
3. notarized and authenticated certificate of no criminal record(police clearance certificate), need to be STAMPED by China embassy or Apostille.
4. previous working experience letter (stamped by employer)
5. email address, Chinese mobile phone number

Step 3: Rent Office

An Office for Rent in Yiwu, China.

Do you want to sit in the office everyday? Do you plan to have staff? How often do you use it for the first 6 months? 

How long do you prefer to pay for it? by month, quarter or year? half a year?

How long do you need the contract time to be? which may affect your visa time length later.

Get the right one and sign the contract. The total cost can vary from 100 USD to 500 USD (for small office).

Confirm the address is valid for registering company. Usually the property certificate copy is required, or an equivalent official proof is required during registration process. 

Step 4: Prepare License Information

Prepare Info On Business License in Yiwu China

1. company name,
2. business scope, 
3. registered capital,
4. legal representative name and share allocation...

* you can decide to register a co., ltd, or a sole proprietor (trading firm). 

*company name needs to be pre-screened to avoid rejection during final process.

Step 5: Submit application

Exit And Entry Administration Office in Yiwu, China.

Submit registration materials to t h e exit and entry administration bureau.

After completing the application, the legal representative and shareholders (if any) shall sign in person, then wait to collect:

1. the business license, 
2. official seal, 
3. financial seal
4. legal representative seal.

Step 6: Open Bank Account

Open Company Bank Account in Yiwu, China.

1. Make a bank appointment;
2. Visit bank for face-to-face signing with the translated copy of the legal representative's passport and relevant company documents;
3. Follow up the account approval process;
4. Activate b a n k account.

Step 7: Filing

A Filing Receipt from Yiwu Customs

1. filing for market procurement,
2. filing for import and export.

Step 8: Register Tax

Tax Registration is done online in Yiwu

Professional accountants submit registration materials to the tax authority, done online.

Step 9: Apply Visa

Visa Office Building Yiwu

1. Collect application materials for business visa/ work visa;
2. S u b m i t  t h e  materials t o t h e exit and entry administration;
3. Follow up on the approval progress; 
4. Collect visa.

Step 10: Bookkeeping & Tax Declare

Bookkeeping And Tax Declaration in Yiwu China

Complete accounting processing and tax declaration on time every month, and provide financial statements.

How to register WFOE trading company in Yiwu China and Get work visa? >>Click to download a PDF step by step guide.

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