Hainan Free Trade Port
Hainan's Free Trade Port offers unmatched tax advantages and simplified regulations. BWC handles everything, from company registration to banking, compliance, and visas.
Registration Guide
Foreign nationals can own 100% of a company in Hainan Free Trade Port, without any local partner. Here is exactly what documents, steps, and timeline are involved in registering a business in Hainan as a foreign national.
Prepared in advance, most clients gather these in 2–3 days.
From a foreign founder's perspective.
The single longest step is opening the corporate bank account, which usually requires the legal representative to visit in person. BWC prepares every filing in Chinese, accompanies you to the bank, and keeps the whole process on this timeline. No minimum registered capital is required for most industries — you invest what your business plan calls for.
Registration FAQ
Yes. A Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) is owned entirely by foreign shareholders, with no Chinese partner required. This is the standard structure for foreign individuals setting up in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
A WFOE is a Chinese limited liability company fully owned by foreign investors. It can hire staff, invoice customers, and repatriate profits. In the Hainan Free Trade Port, WFOE registration follows a simplified filing path with preferential policies available to qualifying companies.
Valid passports for all shareholders and the legal representative, proposed company names, a business scope description, articles of association (we draft these), a registered address (included in our packages), and your shareholding structure. If a foreign company is a shareholder, its incorporation certificate may need notarisation or consular authentication.
Name reservation typically takes 1–2 business days and the business license 3–5 working days after filing. The corporate bank account is the longest step, usually 1–3 weeks. Total setup typically takes 2–6 weeks.
Costs depend on the setup package you choose (see Choose Your Setup Package below) and on your business scope. Government filing fees vary. We give you a fixed quote after a short consultation.
Company registration can usually be prepared remotely — we handle the Chinese-language filings with a power of attorney. The corporate bank account, however, usually requires the legal representative to visit in person.
After setup, a Hainan company needs annual compliance filings, ongoing bookkeeping and tax filing, and licence renewals as applicable to your business. Our packages include accounting and tax filing support, and we remain your compliance partner long term.
Our Packages
Hainan Free Trade Port
Perfect entry-level package for entrepreneurs and SMEs looking to establish a legal business presence in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
Hainan Free Trade Port
For growing businesses needing complete, professionally managed company setup with ongoing compliance support and HR assistance.
Hainan Free Trade Port
Premium solution for serious investors and multinationals. Expedited registration, import/export licensing, and two years of compliance management.
Hainan Free Trade Port
For e-commerce operators, digital service companies, and tech startups leveraging Hainan's position as China's gateway for cross-border digital trade.
Every business is unique. Let's build a package tailored to your specific industry, structure, and goals.
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| Feature | Starter |
Professional |
Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Registration | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ |
| Registered Address (1yr) | ✦ | ✦ Premium | ✦ CBD |
| Company Seals & Chops | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ |
| Bank Account Introduction | ✦ | ✦ | ✦ Premium |
| Accounting & Bookkeeping | — | 6 months | 1 year |
| Work Permit & Visa Support | — | 1 person | Up to 3 |
| Import/Export License | — | — | ✦ |
| Trademark Registration | — | — | ✦ |
The Setup Process
We discuss your business goals, industry, and ideal structure. We recommend the right package and answer all your questions, no commitment required.
We provide a clear checklist of documents needed (passport, address proof, etc.) and assist with preparation. Most clients complete this in 2–3 days.
We submit all documents to the Hainan government authorities and handle all Chinese-language communications on your behalf.
Your business license, company seals, and all legal documents are produced and made ready for you.
We introduce you to our banking partners and handle tax registration so you're ready to conduct business immediately.
Annual compliance filing, accounting, visa renewals. We remain your China operations partner for the long term.
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Tailored For You
Every business is different. Tell us your specific requirements, industry, structure, timeline, and budget, and we'll send you a personalised company setup plan with exact pricing in a timely manner.