Entering China: Setting Up A Representation Office
E-Learning | Certificate Course
In this course you will learn the organizational, personnel, legal and compliance aspects of setting up a Representative Office in Mainland China. An increasing number of foreign companies are doing business with China. As their business continues to develop, companies at a given time entrepreneurs will have to make a strategic decision whether to establish a representation in China in order to be able to act adequately on the opportunities the Chinese business environment has to offer. The decision to set up an office in China and decide in which form is not to be taken lightly.
The Representative Office is the most basic of Foreign Invested Enterprises (FIE’s) in form. The absence of capital requirements, a straightforward incorporation process in combination with a relatively short timeline and minimal requirements on overhead investments, makes Representation Offices an excellent means to test the market in terms of looking for Chinese suppliers, customers, for coordinating the foreign parent companies’ activities in China as well as for conducting market research required for developing a long-term strategy for China. All factors considered it is a relatively safe first step into establishing a permanent local presence in the Chinese market.
Target audience
Executives from all industries who have an interest in understanding how foreign investment into China is structured and are looking for an efficient and straightforward way to enter the Chinese market with a permanent establishment.
100% Online delivery
The course is designed to be completed fully online enabling students to continue working during the course.
Literature
The course covers all literature and reading materials essential to acquiring the fundamental knowledge for performing investment into China.
Duration
The standard duration of the course is 2 weeks based on an average time commitment of 4 hours per week.
Objectives
- Learn to navigate the main considerations to be made when deciding to enter the mainland Chinese market by establishing a Representation Office.
- Gain in-depth insights in the advantages and limitations of China-based Representative Offices.
- Develop a profound understanding of the organizational, personnel, financial, legal and compliance aspects of setting up a Representative Office in Mainland China.
Unit 1: Introduction
The first unit provides an orientation to the course and the online learning environment. The unit does not carry credits. You are encouraged to go through the materials at their own pace to get accustomed to the online medium.
Unit 2: Setting Up a Representation Office
Foreign companies incorporated and registered in other countries, regions or non-state tax jurisdictions located outside of the territory of Mainland China are permitted to set up a Representation Office in China, which are an attractive option for foreign companies to develop a deeper understanding of the Chinese market to assess and determine whether the market is attractive enough for performing investment into a permanent representation.
In this unit the main characteristics, advantages and limitations and risks associated with China-based Representation Offices is discussed.
Unit 3: Maintenance of a Representation Office
Foreign companies incorporated and registered in other countries, regions or non-state tax jurisdictions located outside of the territory of Mainland China are permitted to set up a Representation Office in China, which are an attractive option for foreign companies to develop a deeper understanding of the Chinese market to assess and determine whether the market is attractive enough for performing investment into a permanent representation.
In this unit the main characteristics, advantages and limitations and risks associated with China-based Representation Offices is discussed.
No specific prior education or knowledge is required to be admitted to this course. Completion of the course “Navigating China’s Foreign Investment Landscape” is recommended for a better understanding of how investments into mainland China are structured.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out through a series of written assignments to be completed at the end of each unit.
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is issued upon the successful completion of the course.
Tuition fee
Tuition fee for the entire course is EUR 249 to be paid in advance.
The tuition fee includes all necessary literature and study materials, guidance and support during your studies, free extension of the study duration (if required), and 1:1 contact with your course professor.
Start date
Open enrollment applies to this course. You can start this course at a timing of your own convenience.
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Program Completion Benefits
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a digital certificate of completion from the Institute of China Studies.
Note: After successful completion of the online program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of the Institute of China Studies.
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Enroll today
Enroll today and develop essential skills and insights on how to entering the Chinese market environment via setting up a Representation Office, which can be directly applied in your professional work environment.