Expanding In China: Setting Up A Branch Office
E-Learning | Certificate Course
Branch Offices are considered as a popular investment vehicle for fast expansion of their business operations throughout China, since it provides a formal representation, in combination with comparable low incorporation requirements easy maintenance. In this course you will develop a deep understanding of the main characteristics of the types of branch offices are introduced, followed by an explanatory of the establishment process including indicative timeline and documentation requirements.
You will develop insights in the conditions and considerations related to the formulation of the business scope of both the China-based parent company and the branch offices, as well as considerations regarding subscribed capital requirements of the parent company. Further attention goes out to the considerations of localization of the branch office.
Regarding operational management of the organization, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities representatives at both the parent company and the branch office fulfil, management of the company seals and the accounting and tax setup of the different types of branch offices. From a commercial perspective you will develop insights in the roles the types of branch offices are allowed to fulfil in the process of conclusion of commercial contracts.
Target audience
Executives from all industries who have an interest in understanding how to expand their organization and business presence in mainland China.
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 essential to acquiring the fundamental knowledge for performing investment and setting up a branch office in China.
Duration
The standard duration of the course is 2 weeks based on an average time commitment of 4 hours per week.
Objectives
- Learn how to accelerate the expansion of your organization and business operations in mainland China by setting up Branch Offices.
- Gain in-depth insights in the main considerations to be made when deciding to set up a China-based Branch Office, and develop an understanding of the advantages and limitations of expanding your organization in China utilizing branch offices compared to establishing a subsidiary company.
- Become knowledgeable about the similarities and differences of roles and responsibilities representatives at both the China-based parent company and the Branch Office fulfill within the group.
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 Branch Office
Companies consider branch offices as a popular investment vehicle for fast expansion of their business operations throughout China.
A formal representation will be established, in combination with comparable low incorporation requirements easy maintenance. In this course you will develop a deep understanding of the main characteristics of the types of branch offices, followed by an explanatory of the establishment process including indicative timeline and documentation requirements.
Unit 3: Maintenance of a Branch Office
Companies consider branch offices as a popular investment vehicle for fast expansion of their business operations throughout China.
A formal representation will be established, in combination with comparable low incorporation requirements easy maintenance. In this course you will develop a deep understanding of the main characteristics of the types of branch offices, followed by an explanatory of the establishment process including indicative timeline and documentation requirements.
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.
How we deliver value
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 to develop a better understanding how to expand business operations in China via the establishment of branch offices, which can be directly applied in your professional work environment.