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Three buckets: service fees ($1,200-$9,999 depending on scope; WFOE registration standard $2,500, entry packages $3,900 / $4,999 / $9,999), registered capital paid in within 5 years (RMB 100k-1m+ by sector), and Year-1 compliance ($6k-$15k: accounting, audit, address, permits). Government fees themselves are minor.
- Setup service fee: $1,400 (essentials) to $3,900 (all-inclusive with banking, permits, address) — published fixed prices at zhonghuizixun.online/en/pricing.html
- Registered capital: RMB 100k-500k service, 500k-3m trading, 1m+ manufacturing — subscribed, payable over 5 years, sized to 12-24 months of costs
- Year-1 running compliance: monthly accounting $300-700, annual audit $600-1,200, registered address $1,500-4,000, work permit $950/person
- Hidden costs people miss: document apostilles, in-person bank trip, employer social-insurance load (~35-40% on gross)
One partner for the whole journey
Zhonghui Consulting — licensed, fixed-fee, English-speaking. cross-border compliance engagements, ICPA-reviewed.
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