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I Want to Set up a Branch of a Foreign-Invested Enterprise

: If you want to set up a foreign-invested enterprise in Beijing, you can follow the following steps.

2-Step Registration

What to Prepare in Advance

The original copy of the Application Form for Registration (Recordation) of Branch Companies, Non-corporate Branch Offices, and Business Entities

The photocopy of the original certificate of lawful use of the domicile (business premises)

The original document appointing the head of the branch company or the photocopy of his/her identity document

The photocopy of your articles of association

The photocopy of the business license of affiliated enterprises

The original copy and photocopy of the approval document (permit)

The original notification and commitment letter

Documents for Application

1. An original copy of the Application Letter for Registration (Recordation) of Branch Companies, Non-corporate Branch Offices, and Business Entities
2. A photocopy of the original certificate of lawful use of the domicile (business premises) (The photocopy of the original property ownership certificate shall be submitted. Where the property ownership certificate is not obtained, documents shall be submitted based on the requirements of the General Guidelines on Investment License Application. If the property owner is a natural person, the abovementioned documents shall be signed by the natural person. If the property owner is an entity, the abovementioned documents shall be affixed with an official seal）
3. An original copy of the document appointing the head of the branch company or the photocopy of his/her identity document (The photocopy of the ID card shall be pasted and the appointment information shall be confirmed with a signature in the application letter).
4. A photocopy of the articles of the company (applicable for branch companies of foreign-funded companies only)
5. The photocopy of the business license of affiliated enterprises (signed by the legal representative or affixed with the official seal of the affiliated enterprise)
6. An original copy and a photocopy of the approval document (permit) (For branch companies that need to be approved prior to registration or their business scope to be registered involves projects needing approval prior to registration in accordance with laws, administrative regulations and decisions of the State Council, the photocopies of the relevant approval documents or permits shall be submitted).
7. An original copy of the notification and commitment letter [Where the handling of the matter is based on the notification and commitment system, the Notification and Commitment System for the Registration of Market Entities in Beijing—Commitment Letter of the Sponsor (Legal Representative) and the Notification and Commitment System for the Registration of Market Entities in Beijing—Commitment Letter of the Presenter shall be submitted].

Locations and Office Hours

Online Application:

https://banshi.beijing.gov.cn

Offline Application:

Beijing Government Service Center: Service Window for General Affairs, No.1, West 3rd Ring South Road, Fengtai District, Beijing (Southwest corner of Liuliqiao)

Beijing Municipal Administrative Center Government Service Center: Area 2, No.48, Xinhuadongjie, Tongzhou District, Beijing (Southeast corner) (Service Window for General Affairs)

Service Hours:

Working Days: 9:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00 {Extended service hours: Saturday: 9:00-13:00 (except on statutory holidays, and appointments are required)}

Appointments:

Website: http://banshi.beijing.gov.cn/

Tel.: (8610)89150001

Some items you need to know in advance!

Fees:
free of charge
Conditions for application acceptance:
The required documents and certificates are complete and in conformity with legal form.
Procedures:
1. Application Acceptance: 0 (zero) working day

2. Verification and Decision-making: 0.5 (half) working day

3. Certificate Issuance and Delivery: 0 (zero) working day
Authority in Charge:
Beijing Municipal Bureau of Market Regulation