I want to ask about the procedure for a foreigner to register their own company and potentially do their own company visa.

2026-03-24

Regarding your inquiry about the process for foreign nationals to register a company, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation has provided the following reply:

You may apply to establish a market entity through the Beijing Enterprise Service ''E Chuang Tong'' Platform – Personal Service Module (北京市企业服务e窗通平台 - 个人服务模块). You can refer to the following documents to prepare the materials required for setting up a limited liability company and to learn about relevant information and licensing requirements:

1. "General Guidelines for Market Entity Registration" 《市场主体登记注册通用指南》

2. "One-Time Notification List for Company Establishment Registration"《公司设立登记一次性告知单》

3. "Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for Foreign Investment (2024 Edition)"《外商投资准入特别管理措施(负面清单)(2024年版)》

If you have further questions, please call the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation's Registration Consultation Hotline at +86-10-11616611 (Chinese language services only) and select Option 3 for registration-related inquiries.

Regarding the visa process for foreign nationals establishing companies, the Entry and Exit Administration of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau has provided the following response:

At present, there is no specific "company visa" category. Foreign nationals who wish to establish a company in China, especially those intending to participate in its operations, shall enter China on a work visa or a talent visa. Such visas cannot be obtained directly within China and must first be issued by a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad.

If you have additional questions, you may call the China Immigration Service Hotline: +86-10-12367, where foreign language services are available for further consultation.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.


Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation

Entry-Exit Administration Department of Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau

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