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Hainan company registration services · Local Haikou team
Hainan company registration for foreign investors.
Setting up in China as a foreigner? We handle the whole Hainan setup for you — business licence, tax, a corporate bank account and the accounting that follows — in plain English.
- ✓ Company name, scope and licence
- ✓ Registered address and company seals
- ✓ Tax registration and accounting
- ✓ Banking and work permit support
Based in Haikou · Service in English and Chinese · +852 9850 0776
Experience10+ yearsCompany formation and tax
Track record10,000+Businesses supported
Local presenceHaikouHainan-based delivery team
LanguagesEnglish / ChineseBilingual case management
Hainan company formation services
Company setup and compliance, handled locally.
We register your Hainan company, then help with everything that comes next — tax, banking, accounting and work permits.
Company Registration
Set up your foreign-owned company (WFOE), including the business licence and official company seals.
View serviceAccounting & Tax Compliance
Bookkeeping, tax filings and annual reporting for your Hainan company.
View serviceCorporate Bank Account Support
Bank selection, KYC preparation and corporate account-opening coordination.
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Work permit, Z visa and residence permit support for foreign staff and eligible family members.
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Before you apply
What do you need to register a company in Hainan?
Foreign individuals and overseas companies can set up in Hainan, as long as the activity is open to foreign investment. Start with what the business will actually do, who owns it and which licences apply — our Haikou team walks you through the rest.
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Your preparation checklist
- ✓Company name, activities and ownership structure
- ✓Shareholder identity or incorporation documents
- ✓Registered address and premises documents
- ✓Articles, registered capital and appointments
It’s a starting point, not the final list — what you’ll need depends on your business and where your documents come from. We confirm what has to be notarised or apostilled before you spend money on it.
See the full document checklist02
How much does Hainan company registration cost?
Ask for an itemised quote covering formation services, address arrangements if needed, document preparation and any industry-specific applications. Budget separately for bank charges and ongoing accounting. Exactly what you pay for depends on how you’re set up.
Registered capital is the shareholders’ investment commitment, separate from the service fee. Discuss an appropriate amount and contribution schedule before filing.
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Check the official rules
Rules change, so check the current sources before you commit. We use the official materials as a starting point, then confirm what actually applies to your activity, shareholder structure and licence position.
Hainan FTP policy
2026 Hainan Free Trade Port Investment Guide
The government’s official guide to Free Trade Port policy — worth a read before you decide.
Why choose Zhongzhi in Hainan
Local support before and after company registration.
Formation is only the first step. We coordinate the licences, tax, banking and ongoing filings your Hainan company needs to begin operating and stay compliant.
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Clear guidance in English
Your case manager explains the requirements, expected timeline and next steps in plain English.
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One team based in Haikou
Registration, tax, banking and work permit applications are coordinated through one local team.
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Practical setup from day one
We review foreign-investment access, business scope and operating needs before documents are filed.
Meet your Hainan team
The team behind your company setup.
Work directly with the Zhongzhi team handling your company formation in Hainan. We understand the local process, the paperwork and the issues that can cause delays—from registration through ongoing compliance.
Meet the full team
Hainan policiesPolicy & market entry
Plan your Hainan market entry.
Review the information to prepare before discussing company formation, tax eligibility, cross-border operations and hiring.
Read the Hainan company setup guide
Why establish a company in Hainan?
Could Hainan be the right base for your China operations?
Hainan may suit businesses in cross-border trade, modern services and encouraged industries. The right location depends on your operating model—not only the headline tax rate.
- ✓If your company genuinely operates in Hainan and is in an encouraged industry, it may qualify for a reduced 15% corporate income tax rate.
- ✓Free Trade Port policies support eligible trade, investment and cross-border business activity.
- ✓Haikou provides a local base for company administration, hiring and ongoing compliance.
We assess industry access, tax eligibility and operating requirements before recommending Hainan as the place to register. The existing corporate income tax incentives have been extended through 31 December 2027. Official extension: Cai Shui [2025] No. 3 (Chinese).
Hainan company registration process
How company registration in Hainan works.
We guide foreign founders through each stage—from checking whether the planned business can be registered to preparing documents, completing registration and handling ongoing filings.
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Check eligibility
We review who will own the company, what it will do, whether foreign investment is permitted and which licences may be required.
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Prepare documents
We confirm the company name, business scope, registered capital and address, and identify the documents needed from overseas shareholders.
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Register the company
We coordinate the business licence, company seals and tax registration, then prepare for corporate bank account opening.
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Stay compliant
Once you’re up and running, we keep the books, file taxes, handle annual reporting and update company records.
Latest policies
Guides from our Hainan team.
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Hainan company registration FAQ
Questions foreign founders ask before registering.
Straight answers on foreign ownership, timing, tax incentives, remote registration and what comes after the licence.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what your company will do and who the shareholders will be. We will outline the likely route.
How much does it cost to register a company in Hainan?+
The cost depends on the ownership structure, address arrangements, document preparation and industry-specific applications. Ask for an itemised quote separating formation services from bank charges and recurring accounting. Registered capital is separate from the service fee.
Can foreigners register a company in Hainan?+
Yes, in many sectors. A foreign individual or overseas company can set up a foreign-invested enterprise in Hainan. The right structure depends on what the business will do, who will own it and whether the industry has special licensing or foreign-investment restrictions.
Can I register a Hainan company without travelling to China?+
Often, much of the process can be handled remotely. A bank or licensing authority may still require an in-person identity check, depending on the shareholders and business activity. We confirm this at the start. Read the business bank account guide.
What happens after the business licence is issued?+
The company still needs its official seals, tax setup, bookkeeping and recurring filings. Most businesses also need a corporate bank account, and regulated activities may require additional permits before trading. Review the annual compliance cycle.
Speak with our Hainan team
Planning to set up a company in Hainan?
Call us if you’d like to speak now, or request a callback and we’ll get in touch at a time that works for you.
What happens next
- 01Share your plans
- 02We review the likely setup
- 03We get back to you
Hainan advisory line
+852 9850 0776Office numbers
Haikou+852 9850 0776
Guangzhou+86 175 0897 9003
New enquiries are reviewed Monday to Friday during China business hours. Client support is available 24/7.
English / Chinese · China Standard Time (UTC+8)
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