Administrative Measures for the Registration of Enterprises of Foreign Countries (Regions) Engaging in Production and Operation Activities within the Territory of China (Revised in 2016)
Administrative Measures for the Registration of Enterprises of Foreign Countries (Regions) Engaging in Production and Operation Activities within the Territory of China (Revised in 2016)
Administrative Measures for the Registration of Enterprises of Foreign Countries (Regions) Engaging in Production and Operation Activities within the Territory of China (Revised in 2016)
Order of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce No. 86
April 29, 2016
Promulgated by the Order of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce No.10 on August 15, 1992 and revised by the Order of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce No. 86 on April 29, 2016
Article 1 In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the state, these measures have been formulated for the purpose of promoting economic cooperation with foreign countries (regions), enhancing the administration of enterprises of foreign countries (regions) engaging in production operations within the territory of China (hereinafter referred to as "foreign enterprises"), safeguarding the lawful rights and interests of such foreign enterprises, and maintaining the normal economic order.
Article 2 In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the state, after receiving approval from the State Council and competent authorities authorized by the State Council (hereinafter referred to as Approving Authorities), foreign enterprises engaging in production operations within the territory of China shall apply to the administrative department for industry and commerce at the provincial level (hereinafter referred to as Registration Authorities) for registration. After receiving approval for registration from the Registration Authorities and obtaining a Business License, a foreign enterprise may engage in production and business activities. No foreign enterprise may engage in production or business activities within the territory of China without receiving approval from the Approving Authorities and being approved for registration by the Registration Authorities.
Article 3 In accordance with existing laws and regulations of the state, foreign enterprises engaged in the following production and business activities shall seek registration:
1. exploration and development of petroleum and other land and marine mineral resources;
2. contracting for construction and decoration work for buildings, civil engineering work, the installation of wiring, pipelines or equipment, or similar projects;
3. contracting for or accepting commissions for the operation and management of foreign-funded enterprises;
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Order of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce No. 86
April 29, 2016
Promulgated by the Order of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce No.10 on August 15, 1992 and revised by the Order of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce No. 86 on April 29, 2016
Article 1 In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the state, these measures have been formulated for the purpose of promoting economic cooperation with foreign countries (regions), enhancing the administration of enterprises of foreign countries (regions) engaging in production operations within the territory of China (hereinafter referred to as "foreign enterprises"), safeguarding the lawful rights and interests of such foreign enterprises, and maintaining the normal economic order.
Article 2 In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the state, after receiving approval from the State Council and competent authorities authorized by the State Council (hereinafter referred to as Approving Authorities), foreign enterprises engaging in production operations within the territory of China shall apply to the administrative department for industry and commerce at the provincial level (hereinafter referred to as Registration Authorities) for registration. After receiving approval for registration from the Registration Authorities and obtaining a Business License, a foreign enterprise may engage in production and business activities. No foreign enterprise may engage in production or business activities within the territory of China without receiving approval from the Approving Authorities and being approved for registration by the Registration Authorities.
Article 3 In accordance with existing laws and regulations of the state, foreign enterprises engaged in the following production and business activities shall seek registration:
1. exploration and development of petroleum and other land and marine mineral resources;
2. contracting for construction and decoration work for buildings, civil engineering work, the installation of wiring, pipelines or equipment, or similar projects;
3. contracting for or accepting commissions for the operation and management of foreign-funded enterprises;
4.
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