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How to Register a Manufacturing Company in Shanghai

March 30, 2026

To register a manufacturing company in Shanghai, the usual structure is a limited liability company. For foreign investors, this is typically a WFOE / foreign-invested company.

Main steps

1. Confirm the basic information

Decide in advance:

  • shareholder structure
  • registered capital
  • business scope
  • factory address
  • product type

For a manufacturing company, the factory address is very important. It usually needs to be suitable for industrial use, not just a normal office address.

2. Check whether special approvals are needed

Some manufacturing businesses may also need:

  • environmental approval
  • fire safety approval
  • production permits
  • pollutant discharge permit
  • industry-specific licenses

3. Prepare registration documents

Usually includes:

  • investor identity / company documents
  • Articles of Association
  • lease agreement for the factory site
  • company name and business scope
  • registration application forms

If the shareholder is an overseas company, its documents usually need notarization and legalization / apostille.

4. Submit the company registration

Apply through Shanghai’s online business registration system.

5. Obtain the business license

After approval, the company will receive the business license.

6. Complete post-registration procedures

After incorporation, normally you still need to handle:

  • company seals
  • bank account opening
  • tax registration
  • invoice setup
  • social insurance registration
  • foreign exchange registration if applicable

7. Complete factory-related approvals before operation

Even after the company is established, the factory may still need:

  • environmental compliance
  • construction or renovation approval
  • fire inspection / acceptance
  • safety compliance
  • other production-related permits

Key point

For a manufacturing company, company registration alone is not enough. The factory site and actual production activities must also meet legal requirements before starting operations.

 

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