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Start your company abroad,
without leaving Africa.

Register a business in China, the UK or the USA today — the UAE and Canada are next. We coordinate incorporation, visas, banking, tax and relocation from a single desk, so you don't have to chase five different agencies across two continents.

  • Business Visas
  • Company Registration
  • Tax Filing
  • Work Permits
  • Corporate Banking
  • Document Attestation
  • Flights
  • Relocation
AFRICACHINA● ACTIVEUK● ACTIVEUSA● ACTIVEUAECANADA

15%

Corporate income tax in the Hainan Free Trade Port

100%

Foreign ownership — no local partner required

~7 days

To receive your business license

0%

Import tariffs on goods for business use

Where we operate

Three active markets. Seven on the way.

Every country page carries full guidance on taxes, incorporation and residency — applications open as each market activates.

What we handle

Every step of expanding abroad, coordinated from one desk.

Company Formation

Incorporation, business licensing, company seals and a full registration file — in China, the UK or the USA.

Visa Assistance

Business, work, investor, dependent and student visa applications, wherever you're incorporating.

Business Banking

Corporate account opening, merchant accounts and cross-border payment setup — in RMB, GBP or USD.

Accounting & Tax

Bookkeeping, tax registration, annual filing, payroll and audit support in your country of incorporation.

Document Attestation

Notarization, ministry authentication and embassy legalization for police, degree and marriage certificates.

Relocation

Accommodation, airport pickup, SIM cards, health insurance and office rental for founders relocating abroad.

Immigration

Work permit and residence permit support for China; straightforward incorporation-only paths for the UK and USA.

Flight Booking

International flights, business class, group bookings and travel insurance.

How it works

China: 7 steps, start to finish.

Registration to work-permit invitation runs about 25–28 working days. Add 2–4 weeks for document authentication — plan for roughly two to three months in total.

  1. 1
    Company Registration

    Business license

    Full registration with the Administration for Market Regulation. You receive your official Business License.

    ~7 working days
  2. 2
    Company Registration

    Tax bureau & company seals

    Tax registration, accounting setup and procurement of official company seals.

    ~2–5 working days
  3. 3
    Company Registration

    Entry-Exit Bureau registration

    Required before sponsoring work permits for foreign employees.

    ~3 working days
  4. 4
    Company Registration

    Corporate bank account

    We assist you in opening your RMB corporate bank account.

    ~3–5 working days
  5. 5
    Work & Residence Permit

    Work permit application

    We prepare and submit your application for the Work Permit Notification Letter, required for your Z-Visa.

    ~15 working days
  6. 6
    Work & Residence Permit

    Z-Visa application

    You apply for the Z-Visa at your nearest embassy or consulate using the Notification Letter.

    Varies by country
  7. 7
    Work & Residence Permit

    Residence permit

    After arrival: local police registration, health check, and conversion to a one-year Residence Permit.

    ~7 working days
Document Attestation

Certificates need a three-stamp chain before they travel.

Police character certificates, degree transcripts and marriage certificates aren't valid abroad on their own. Each must pass through notarization, ministry authentication, then embassy legalization — in that order. Skipping a step is the most common cause of rejection and delay, so we manage the full chain on your behalf.

Get your documents attested →
  1. 1

    Local Notary Public

    Verifies the signature and seal of the issuing authority — police, registrar, or university.

  2. 2

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Authenticates the notarized document, verifying the Notary Public's signature and seal.

  3. 3

    Embassy Legalization

    The destination embassy or visa service center confirms the Ministry's seal, completing legalization.

Pricing

One package per country. Everything you need to operate.

China Comprehensive Package
$4,000$5,500one-time

Government and processing fees separate where applicable. ~7 working days to your business license.

  • One-year virtual office address
  • Business license, company seals & registration file
  • Tax bureau registration
  • Entry & Exit Bureau registration
  • Corporate RMB bank account assistance
  • One full year of accounting & bookkeeping
  • Work permit application
  • Residence permit application (Z-Visa conversion)
  • Priority document-authentication guidance
  • Dedicated case coordinator

Instalment 1

50%

On submission

Instalment 2

50%

On visa issuance

Start My China Company

Add-on services

Priced separately for clients who only need part of the journey, in any of our active countries.

Strategy Consultation$100
Business Plan Drafting$350
Visa AssistanceFrom $250
Relocation SupportFrom $500
Bank Account Assistance (standalone)$400
Annual Tax FilingFrom $300 / year
Annual AccountingFrom $700 / year
Flight Booking Service FeeFrom $50

Your business abroad starts with one conversation.

Tell us where you want to expand and we'll map out the registration, visa and banking steps specific to your situation — no obligation.