This is the simplest form of legal set up in China for a foreign company, this is not a legal entity in its own right, this type of set up is however very restrictive and will legally only allow representation of the parent
company.

An RO is allowed to engage in non profit making activities such as business liaison, product promotion, market research and quality inspections.
 An RO is not allowed to engage directly in operational activities, it is not allowed to transact business (buying and / or selling) and is not allowed to directly employ staff, this has to be done through a government
agency such as FESCO.
An RO is only permitted for 3 years following which it has to make a re-application.

For business set-up assistance we recommend the following company.
A.C.T. Link
Mr. Les Smith
Room 717 Union Development Building of China
728 Xin Hua Rd, Channing District, Shanghai
Tel: +86 21 6294 1889
Email: information@actlink-china.com
Webb: www.actlink-china.com