China What are the types of companies?

There are different types of companies in China. Here are some common ones:

1. Chinese Company (WOFE): These are companies with entirely foreign capital. They are founded by foreign investors and have only foreign capital.

2. Joint Venture Company: These are companies established on a partnership basis between foreign investors and Chinese partners. Foreign capital and Chinese capital come together.

3. Representative Office: These are the offices opened by foreign companies to operate in China. These offices generally engage in limited activities such as market research, trade promotion and logistics.

4. Public Companies: Some of the companies in China are publicly traded and their shares are bought and sold on stock exchanges.

5. Limited Liability Company: These types of companies are companies where the owners have limited liability and the company has an independent legal existence. Limited liability companies are the most commonly formed type of company and are used for a wide variety of activities. These are just some examples, and other types of companies can also be found in China. There may be specific regulations and requirements for each type of company, so if you're considering starting a company in China, it's important to consider local regulations.