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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up a WFOE

Author：ECOVIS Ruide China
Date：2025-10-31

Setting up a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) in China requires a thorough and well-thought-out approach in order to avoid complications down the road. A single oversight during the planning phase can impact multiple subsequent steps, potentially derailing an otherwise well-prepared process. In our previous ECOVIS Ruide newsletter, we outlined the key steps for establishing a WFOE in China. In this issue, we highlight 10 common mistakes to help you avoid them.

How To Set Up a WFOE in China: The Most Important Steps

Author：ECOVIS Ruide China
Date：2025-10-15

When starting a business in China, many choices have to be made. One of the first tasks is to determine the entry strategy and decide on the legal structure. Do you want to enter China with a Joint Venture, a Representative Office, a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) or will you choose to trade?

No Trace Left: China Cleans Up Business Credit Records

Author：ECOVIS Ruide China
Date：2025-09-15

The State Administration for Market Regulation recently issued a notice regarding the implementation of the Measures for the Administration of the List of Enterprises with Abnormal Operations. According to the notice, once a business entity is removed from the abnormal operations list, the related information will no longer be publicly displayed—achieving a “no trace” policy after removal.