Need to change your WFOE business scope, legal representative, or registered capital — or planning a full company closure in China? Our team handles the entire company amendment and deregistration process, from application to final tax clearance certificate, all done remotely.
📋 Request Free Company Change ConsultationCompany change (公司变更) refers to the process of amending the registered particulars of a foreign-invested enterprise — such as its business scope, legal representative, registered capital, company name, or registered address. Any change to the information recorded on the business license must be formally approved by the AMR and other relevant authorities. Company deregistration (公司注销), on the other hand, is the full legal closure of a China entity — a multi-step procedure involving tax clearance, creditor notification, employee settlement, and final cancellation of the business license. Unlike in some jurisdictions where you can simply "stop operating," a China company must be formally deregistered to avoid ongoing compliance obligations, late filing penalties, and personal liability for the legal representative.
Our company change and deregistration service guides foreign-invested enterprises through every step of the amendment or closure journey. We prepare all required documents, coordinate with multiple government departments, and ensure a clean, legally compliant process — all without requiring you to travel to China.
Adding or modifying your WFOE's business scope to reflect new activities, products, or services — including obtaining any additional approvals or licenses required for the updated scope.
Changing the legal representative, executive director, supervisor, or general manager — with full documentation and AMR filing to update the business license.
Increasing or decreasing your WFOE's registered capital — including capital verification, creditor notification (for reduction), and AMR registration.
Complete company closure — tax deregistration, social insurance cancellation, customs deregistration, bank account closure, and final business license cancellation with public announcement.
During the life of your China entity, you may need to make one or more of the following company amendments:
Each company change has specific document requirements and approval timelines. Contact us for a free assessment of your amendment needs.
Closing a WFOE in China is a structured, multi-step process that typically takes 6 to 12 months from start to finish. The main stages include:
Company changes such as legal representative or business scope amendments typically take 2 to 4 weeks to complete, depending on the complexity and whether additional approvals are needed. Full company deregistration typically takes 6 to 12 months, with the tax clearance step accounting for the majority of the timeline.
Cost factors include government filing fees, tax audit charges (for deregistration), public announcement fees, and professional service fees. We provide a fixed-price proposal after understanding your specific situation — no hidden costs.
The new Company Law introduces streamlined procedures for common company changes, reducing AMR filing times. Learn which amendments now qualify for fast-track processing.
China's SAT has introduced an expedited tax clearance process for qualifying small and micro enterprises. Check if your WFOE is eligible for faster deregistration.
Unreported tax liabilities and incomplete social insurance cancellations are common pitfalls. Follow our checklist to ensure a smooth deregistration process.
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Need to amend your WFOE business scope, change the legal representative, or close your China company entirely? Our experts are here to help with any inquiries about the company change process, deregistration requirements, or custom solutions for your situation.