When an RO may fit
- Market research and relationship management
- Supplier and partner coordination
- Brand presence without local revenue activity
- Early-stage China observation before a full company
Representative office
Use a representative office only when the role fits.
A representative office can suit liaison, research and coordination, but it is not a general trading or revenue vehicle.
What needs review
- Parent company document route
- Permitted activity boundaries
- Tax and reporting expectations
- Chief representative and address arrangement
- Whether a company setup would be more suitable
Start with the route
Send your China business brief before you commit to a structure.
Share your business model, shareholder jurisdiction, preferred city and expected China activities. We will reply with a practical next-step checklist.