Over the past 20 years, China has undoubtedly developed into the world's factory, characterized by a highly integrated supply chain. Today, China is gradually emerging as a major consumer market and has become an important development market globally. There are also individuals looking to establish companies in China to obtain visas and achieve long-term development goals in China. Over the years, Reindeer has encountered various enterprises and investors interested in developing their needs in China. When considering the first step in expanding into China, they are particularly concerned about a fundamental question: How much will it cost to set up, prepare, and operate a company? This article will break down the various costs involved, helping you better plan your budget.
过去20年中国是向世界工厂的方向发展，无疑是最为综合的供应链。今天的中国也逐渐成为消费的大国，成为全球市场重要发展的市场。也有一些人希望通过在中国设立公司来办理签证，实现长期在华发展的目标。这些年让reindeer因此接触了各种各样的企业和投资人的在中国发展需求。那么来中国发展的第一步，他们都非常关心一个基础问题——开设筹备和运营一家公司到底会花多少钱？本文将为你详细拆解各项花销成本，帮助你更好地进行预算规划。
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Basic Process of Company Establishment
公司设立的基本流程
The basic process includes document preparation (Hague certification), registering business information, tax registration, and opening a bank account. If it’s a factory, trading company, or restaurant, additional licenses are required.
(For detailed processes and document preparation, please click the link to the previous article for further information.)
基本流程包括文件准备(海牙认证)、注册工商信息、税务落户登记以及银行开户。如果工厂，贸易公司或餐饮还需额外的证照。
（详细流程和文件准备可点击前面文章链接进一步了解）。
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Detailed Analysis of Operating Costs
具体运营成本分析
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Preparation of Registration Materials
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注册材料准备
The preparation of registration materials often requires a specific analysis based on the circumstances. Generally, you need to prepare the Hague-certified documents proving the qualifications of the investor (for companies, this is typically a business license or registration certificate, while for individuals, it is a personal passport) along with their translations. Since different investors have different documents to prepare, the costs for obtaining these documents can vary. For example, if the investor is another Hong Kong company, then the Hague-certified document proving the qualifications of that Hong Kong company would need to be prepared, and the cost is approximately 7,000 yuan. If the investor is an overseas individual and is able to submit the materials in person during the process, then only the translation of their passport needs to be prepared.
注册材料的准备往往需根据具体情况分析，一般需要准备投资人的主体资格证明的海牙认证件（企业的主体资格证明一般为营业执照/注册证明，个人的主体资格证明为个人护照）和翻译件。由于不同的投资人有不同的文件需要准备，其文件的办理费用也不尽相同。举个例子，如果企业的投资人为另一家香港公司，那么需要准备该香港公司的主体资格证明海牙认证件，费用大概为7000元；如果投资人为境外自然人且在办理过程中本人方便亲自递交材料，那么只需要准备护照翻译件即可。
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Address Registration Costs
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注册地址费用
To register a company in China, a business must have an office space of at least 15 square meters as its registered address, with a lease term of no less than one year. For specific industries such as import-export or logistics, businesses must also provide a physical office space that is accessible for inspection by government authorities. For example, in a certain office building on a street in Yinzhou, Ningbo, the monthly rent for a 50-square-meter office is approximately 2,500 yuan. If you choose the registration services provided by Reindeer, we can offer you an office equipped for registration, with reception staff, government document collection, and assistance for government inspections, at a monthly rent of only 800 yuan, significantly reducing your costs.
在中国注册一家公司，企业必须具备一个面积不小于15平方米的办公室作为注册地址，且租期至少为一年。对于进出口或物流等特定行业，企业还需提供可供政府部门上门查验的实际办公场所。以宁波鄞州某街道的某办公楼为例，一个50平方米的办公室月租金约为2500元。如果选择灵达提供的注册服务，我们可以为你提供具备注册登记、接待人员、代收政府文件以及协助政府部门上门查验功能的办公室，月租金仅需800元，为你大大节省成本。
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Seal engraving and filing fees
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刻章备案费用
After a company is established, it is necessary to engrave essential seals such as the company seal, financial seal, contract seal, legal representative seal, and invoice seal, and to register these seals. These seals are indispensable for the daily operations of the business. At Reindeer, we offer one-stop seal registration services, with the total cost for all seal creation and registration amounting to approximately 500 yuan.
企业成立后，需刻制公章、财务章、合同章、法人代表章以及发票章等必要印章，并进行备案。这些印章是企业日常运营不可或缺的。在灵达，我们提供一站式刻章备案服务，所有印章刻制及备案费用总计约为500元。
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Company Bank Account Opening and Maintenance Costs
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公司银行的开户和维护费用
A company registered in China can open a basic RMB account at a bank, along with multiple foreign currency accounts for daily transactions, payments, and payroll. Additionally, based on actual needs, businesses can open general accounts or temporary accounts. The costs associated with corporate accounts include opening fees, maintenance fees, and service fees. Different banks may have varying fee structures, but in general, domestic banks do not typically charge a specific opening fee; the only charge may be for the basic bank U-KEY, which is generally no more than 200 yuan, with annual maintenance fees ranging from approximately 100 to 500 yuan. However, some Hong Kong and foreign banks may charge higher opening and operational fees.
在中国注册的公司可以在银行开设基本账户人民币账户，多个外币账户，用于日常的资金往来、收付以及工资发放等。同时，根据实际需求，还可以开设一般账户或临时账户。对公账户费用包括开户费用、账户维护费用以及服务费用等。不同银行的收费标准可能有所不同，但总体来说，境内银行大多不收专门的开户费，只有基础的银行U-KEY的费用不超过200元，一年维护费用大概在100-500元之间。但是有些港资，外资银行开户可能会收取更高的开户和运营费用。
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Daily Accounting and Financial Costs
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日常会计财务费用
After a company is established, it is required to maintain accounting records as per national regulations and to file tax returns with the tax authorities in a timely manner. Additionally, the company must submit an annual report to the industry and commerce administration for the previous year. This means that someone needs to be responsible for accounting matters, whether by hiring full-time accounting personnel or through other means (such as using an accounting agency). Different internal financial management methods can lead to varying cost structures. You may also consider hiring Reindeer’s professional accounting team for agency services to provide customized accounting solutions. Whether it’s daily bookkeeping, tax filings, or annual report preparation, we offer fully English-language reports and internal financial statement analysis, as well as banking services. Our team comprises English-speaking consultants, in-house financial staff, and senior financial managers working together to serve clients. This arrangement saves new businesses from the costs of building a diverse team with different expertise and the risks associated with hiring. Specific fees start at 500 yuan per month, with pricing varying based on service requirements and the monthly bookkeeping documentation.
企业成立后，需按照国家规定进行记账，并按时向税务机关申报纳税。此外，还需向工商行政管理部门报送上一年度年度报告。这意味着企业需要有人负责会计事务，无论是通过聘请专职会计人员还是通过其他方式（如代理记账）。不同的财务内部管理方式会导致不同的成本费用。你也可考虑聘用灵达专业的会计团队代理服务，为你提供定制化的会计服务。无论是日常记账、税务申报还是年报编制，我们提供全英文报表和内部财务报表分析，以及银行业务代理等。都是由说英语的咨询顾问，内部财务人员，高级财务经理为一个工作团队为客户提供服务。也是为新设企业省去了建立整个不同经验专业性搭配的团队费用和雇佣风险。具体费用以每月500元为收费基础起，根据服务要求和每月做账凭证不同定价。
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Service Fees for Company Registration and Account Opening
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注册公司开设服务费
If you register the company with your own employees, the costs outlined in points 1-5 must also be included in your budget. If you require professional agency services, such as those provided by Reindeer, we offer comprehensive English-language consulting that addresses all your questions regarding fees, processes, risk analysis, and a breakdown of the steps, along with a complete set of bilingual (Chinese and English) signed documents and registration paperwork. The service fee starts at 12,500 yuan (this may vary depending on whether it is for a trading company or another type of company) and includes follow-up services for points 1-4. Point 5 will be charged based on specific requirements.
如果由你自己的员工注册，上述1-5的费用也都是需要预算在内的。如果你需要专业的代理操作，如灵达，全英文给你提供所有疑问的专业咨询，费用，流程，风险分析和拆解以及提供全套中英文双语的签字文件和注册文件。收取12500元起的费用（贸易公司或其他类型公司不同）作为服务费包含上述1-4的服务跟进，5将根据具体要求收费。
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Annual Inspection Fees
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年检费用
After a company is established, it must submit an annual report to the industrial and commercial authorities through the Market Entity Credit Information Publicity System within the specified timeframe (usually between January 1 and June 30 each year) and make this information public. According to national regulations, the annual report publicity system is free of charge for enterprises. Companies can complete the online submission and publicity themselves without incurring any fees. Although there are no fees associated with the industrial and commercial annual inspection itself, if a company chooses to hire an agency to assist with the process, it will need to pay a service fee. The agency fees vary depending on the type of company.
企业成立后，应当按年度在规定的期限内（通常为每年1月1日至6月30日），通过市场主体信用信息公示系统向工商机关报送年度报告，并向社会公示。根据国家相关规定，企业年报公示制度是不收费的。企业可以自行在网上申报公示，无需缴纳任何费用。虽然工商年检本身是不需要费用的，但如果选择找代理代办公司协助完成，则需要支付一定的代办费用。代办费用也根据不同公司类型而收费不同。
In summary, establishing a company in China requires investment in various aspects. However, through thoughtful planning and by choosing professional service providers, you can significantly reduce costs, save time, and improve efficiency and safety. As a professional business service provider, Reindeer is dedicated to offering you one-stop services for company establishment and operational support. If you have any questions or needs, please feel free to contact us.
综上所述，在中国设立一家公司需要投入多方面的资金。但通过合理的规划和选择专业的服务机构，你可以大大节省成本，时间并提高效率和安全性。灵达作为专业的企业服务提供商，将竭诚为你提供一站式公司设立及运营支持服务。如果你有任何疑问或需求，请随时与我们联系。
Author 作者 | Fiona
