(1) Our Service Fees
Our fees for handling the change of registered address for WFOE’s Shenzhen branch are RMB9,000. In particular, our fees cover the following services:
(1) Preparation of change application documents;
(2) Submitting online application for the change with the registry office;
(3) Making an appointment for the submission of paper application;
(4) Submitting paper application to the registry office;
(5) Application for change of registered address with the tax bureau;
(6) Application for change of registered address with the opening bank for RMB basic account.
If special licence or permit or other extra change is required, we may need to adjust our fees accordingly.
(2) Official Filing Fees
The fees quoted in Section 1 (1) above do not cover official filing fees to be paid to different government departments and the official filing fees are estimated to be around RMB1,500, assuming no special license or permit is required.
(3) Translation Costs
Our service fees stated in Section 1 (1) do not cover translation costs for translating the documents prepared by you from English to Chinese or translation of registration documents from Chinese to English. If so required, we will charge an extra amount of RMB300 per page of A4 size paper for the translation services. In case the translation is done by client directly, we will charge RMB60-180 per page of A4 size paper as proof reading service fees.
Upon receipt of your order, we will issue an invoice to you for your settlement. We require full payment in advance.
If China or Taiwan official tax invoice is required, Value-Added Tax or Business Tax at the prevailing rate in the respective jurisdiction will be charged.
The following materials are required for the purpose of registered address for WFOE’s Shenzhen branch:
(1) One original Tenancy Agreement and Leasing Certificate of the premise to be used as registered office by the branch, the lease term shall be no less than 12 months;
(2) Business Licenses (original and duplicates);
(3) Bank Account Opening Permit;
(4) Organizational Credit Code Certificate;
(5) Company Seal of the Shenzhen branch;
(6) Other documents or information temporarily required by registration authorities.
It is estimated that the whole change process would take around 4 to 6 weeks, subject to the approval by the various registration authorities in Shenzhen. The table below shows the estimated time frame for each of the steps for the change.
Step
Description
Who is Responsible
Working Days
Preliminary
1
Preparation of materials required
Investor
Investor’s schedule
Application for Change
2
Submitting online application for the change with the registry office
Kaizen
1
3
Making an appointment for the submission of paper application
Kaizen
5
4
Submitting paper application to the registry office and collecting the change notice
Kaizen
3-5
5
Application for the change of registered address with the tax bureau
Kaizen
4
6
Application for the change with the opening bank for RMB basic account
Kaizen
10-15
Around 4 -6 Weeks
Schedule 1 - Summary of Costs for
Item
Description
Amount
(RMB)
1
Service fees for change of registered address
9,000
2
Official filing fees
1,500
3
Disbursements
500
TOTAL
11,000
Note:
1. The government fees will be collected before the commencement of services and any shortfall will be billed after completion of registration of the branch.
2. If Chinese tax invoice is required, a Value Added Tax and Surcharges of 7.5% would be applicable.