Modification registration of foreign-funded enterprises in China

Source: The State Council – The People’s Republic of China

Documents for the modification registration of foreign-funded enterprise group

1. Modification registration application form for enterprise groups;
2. Modified articles of association of the enterprise group;
3. Certificate of being qualified as a legal person of the new member of the enterprise group;
4. Parent company’s shareholding certificate or investment certificate issued by the member enterprise of the group;
5. Other relevant documents.

Documents required for the cancellation of modification registration of foreign-funded enterprises

1. Application form for cancellation of the modification registration of foreign-funded enterprises signed by the legal representative of the company;
2. Written judgment of the people’s court;
3. Formal approval letter for the application of the modification registration;
4. Photocopy of the duplicate of business license;
5. Other relevant documents.

Modification of company name

1. Modification registration application form of foreign (region) enterprise engaged in production and operating activities within the territory of China;
2. Approval documents or letter of introduction issued by approval authority;
3. Notification of name pre-approval;
4. Photocopy of the duplicate of business license;
5. Other relevant documents and certificates.

Modification of business domicile

1. Modification registration application form of foreign (area) enterprise engaged in production and operating activities within the territory of China;
2. Approval document or letter of introduction issued by the approval authority;
3. Certificate of using the new domicile;
4. Photocopy of the duplicate of business license;
5. Other relevant documents and certificates.

Modification of business scope

1. Modification registration application form of foreign (region) enterprise engaged in production and operating activities within the territory of China;
2. Approval document or letter of introduction issued by the relevant authority;
3. New project contract;
4. Report of project termination and tax clearance certificates;
5. Photocopy of the duplicate of business license;
6. Other relevant documents and certificates.

Modification of the amount of capital

1. Modification registration application form of foreign (area) enterprise engaged in production and operating activities within the territory of China;
2. Approval document or letter of introduction issued by the relevant authority;
3. Capital verification report;
4. Photocopy of the duplicate of business license;
5. Other relevant documents and certificates.

Modification of business period

1. Modification registration application form of foreign (area) enterprise engaged in production and operating activities within the territory of China;
2. Approval document or letter of introduction issued by the relevant authority;
3. New project contract;
4. Report on the termination of project and duty-paid certificate;
5. Photocopy of the duplicate of business license;
6. Other relevant documents and certificates.

Modification of responsible person

1. Modification registration application form of foreign (region) enterprise engaged in production and operating activities within the territory of China;
2. Approval document or letter of introduction issued by the relevant authority;
3. Appointment and dismissal documents of responsible person;
4. Registration form of responsible person;
5. Registration form of responsible person;
6. Photocopy of the duplicate of business license;
7. Other relevant documents and certificates.

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