Registration of LLC with a founder from China
- Cost — from 8 000 RUB
- Time frame — 5 days
Advantages
Cost of services
| Service | Price |
Registration of LLC with a visit to Russia:
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8 000 RUB 5 days |
Remote LLC registration:
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30 000 RUB 10 days |
Legal address:
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from 25 000 RUB for 11 months from 20 000 RUB per-month |
Accounting services:
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from 2 000 RUB |
Registration of LLC with a founder from China
Stages of the LLC registration process with a Chinese founder
Contact us by phone or email to receive a detailed consultation on the procedure for establishing an LLC in Russia with Chinese founders.
We are available to communicate in English!
Our specialists will assist in preparing all necessary founding and registration documents for the establishment of an LLC with a Chinese founder:
- Resolution on establishment;
- LLC charter and founding agreement;
- Registration application;
- Application for a special tax regime;
- Documents for the legal address.
The lawyers of Consult Group will select the appropriate OKVED codes in line with the planned activities, advise on the most beneficial tax regime, and help choose a reliable legal address.
Additionally, our specialists will arrange for the remote translation of documents in a foreign language with notarization (Chinese citizen's passport).
If a Chinese citizen requires a Taxpayer Identification Number (INN) and an Individual Insurance Account Number (SNILS) in Russia, this can also be arranged remotely.
Depending on the chosen method of establishing the LLC (whether the founder travels to Russia or not), the documents are submitted to the registering FTS office either electronically or in paper form.
The registration process takes approximately 3 to 5 business days.
The documents confirming the LLC’s registration are issued by the tax authorities in either electronic or paper form.
After the official registration of the LLC, the Consult Group staff are ready to assist foreign entrepreneurs in starting their actual business operations:
- open an LLC account in a reliable Russian bank (free of charge);
- produce an official seal;
- organize accounting and personnel records;
- set up contract management and more.
We require
- A completed LLC registration form;
- Founder’s documents (individual): notarized translation of the passport;
- Founder’s documents (legal entity): extract from the Trade Register (legalized), translation of the passport of the director;
- Information on the candidate for the position of the LLC’s director: INN and passport details.
You will receive
- An LLC ready to operate in Russia
- Professional support from accountants and lawyers
- Official LLC documents: a charter, extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (EGRUL), and the certificate of tax registration
Important
- Russian company in the form of an LLC can be established by even a single Chinese citizen.
- An LLC may have up to 50 participants (individuals and/or legal entities).
- An LLC established by Chinese founders is considered a Russian company, not a foreign entity.
- Such an LLC can engage in any permitted types of activities, including foreign economic activities.
- Restrictions for Russian companies with foreign participation apply only to certain areas of activity (e.g., insurance, radioactive waste disposal, etc.).
Video on LLC registration with a foreign founder
Procedure for registering an LLC with a founder from China
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Two Methods for registering an LLC with a founder from China
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Features of registering an LLC with a Chinese founder
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Status of a Limited Liability Company with Chinese capital after registration
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How can a Chinese citizen become the director of an LLC in Russia?
Registration of an LLC in Russia is carried out by the Tax Service in the shortest possible time - 3 days from the date of filing the application (a total of 5 days, taking into account the days of transfer and receipt of documents).
In Russia, there is no need to reserve the company name in the registration authority (the Administration of Commerce and Industry), then approve the creation of the company in the Ministry of Commerce (as in China), there is no need to register the creation of the company in the registration authority under the previously reserved name and on the basis of a certificate issued by the Ministry's bodies.
Registration of an LLC in Russia is carried out in the tax service in one stage. When filing an application for state registration, tax registration also occurs at the same time. Also, post-registration procedures in Russia are simpler and more convenient than in China. Here, there is no need to register with public security, quality control, currency regulation, labor resources and social security agencies. Making a seal is optional.
Two Methods for registering an LLC with a founder from China
Through collaboration with Consult-Group, it is possible to establish an LLC in Russia remotely from China. Alternatively, the founders may visit Russia and participate directly in the registration of the LLC.
- LLC registration without the founder’s visit to Russia
- We prepare the LLC registration documents and send them to China.
- The Chinese founders notarize the documents at the consulate/embassy and send them back to Russia.
- We submit the documents to the FTS and retrieve confirmation of the successful registration of the LLC.
- We assist in creating the LLC's official stamp and opening a bank account, including a foreign currency account.
- We oversee the registration process with the FTS, the Social Insurance Fund, and statistical authorities.
- Our accountant provides tax consultation.
- Upon the founder’s arrival in Russia
All necessary steps for the LLC registration are carried out by Consult-Group, allowing Chinese founders to avoid traveling to Russia. The only requirement for the founders is to notarize the documents prepared by our lawyers at the Russian consulate/embassy in China.
There are specific nuances to this registration method. Submit a request, and we will provide a consultation on all the details.
If the founder from China decides to travel to Moscow, our legal team will provide full support throughout the LLC registration process. In this case, it is advisable to submit the application for the LLC's establishment to the FTS through a notary.
We will:
- prepare the complete set of documents for the LLC registration;
- arrange an appointment with our partner notary;
- oversee the process of registration and ensure compliance with various governmental bodies;
- assist in the production of the LLC's official seal and the opening of a bank account, including foreign currency accounts;
- our accountant will provide tax consultation services.
Please note, a Chinese citizen will need to obtain a visa to visit Russia. Only citizens of the Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR do not require a visa for short-term stays in Russia for 14 and 30 days, respectively.
Features of registering an LLC with a Chinese founder
The feature of the registration process lies primarily in the list of documents required for registration and the necessity of their legalization.
In the event that one of the LLC founders is a foreign legal entity, the following documents must be submitted for registration:
- application;
- resolution on the establishment of the legal entity;
- constituent documents;
- document confirming payment of the state fee;
- extract from the register of foreign legal entities in the country of origin or another document of equivalent legal force, serving as proof of the legal status of the foreign legal entity as the founder.
In China companies exist in the form of limited liability companies and joint-stock companies with limited liability. The document confirming the status of a Chinese company is an extract from the Register of Business Entities, which certifies the authenticity of a Chinese resident company and contains key information about the company, including the legal entity number, date of establishment, legal form, registered address, details of authorized capital, registered directors, and the current status of the Chinese company.
All documents required for state registration that are issued by a foreign founder must be legalized. This means they must be authenticated by a competent authority in the country where the document was issued, and then certified by a consular office of the Russian Federation.
In the case where the founder of the LLC is a Chinese citizen, they must submit their passport for registration, which must be translated into Russian and notarized.
Status of a Limited Liability Company with Chinese capital after registration
Upon the registration of an LLC with the participation of citizens or legal entities from China, such an LLC acquires all rights and obligations equal to those of Russian legal entities. However, a company with foreign investments, where foreign investors hold no less than 10% of the share capital, also benefits from legal protection, guarantees, and privileges established by the law «On foreign investments in the Russian Federation» from the moment the foreign investor becomes a participant in the company.
How can a Chinese citizen become the director of an LLC in Russia?
If a Chinese citizen has a temporary or permanent residence permit (RVP or VNZ) in Russia, they can immediately be appointed as the director of the LLC. Otherwise, during the registration stage, another individual must be appointed as the director. After the LLC is established, the director can be changed to a Chinese citizen, and the changes registered with the FTS.
To work in Russia, a Chinese citizen must obtain a work visa and a special permit based on an invitation from the employer. Our company is ready to provide assistance and support in obtaining the necessary migration documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
To register a company in the form of an LLC, the following set of documents must be prepared:
- Registration application (in the prescribed format);
- LLC charter (if not using the standard version approved by the Ministry of Economic Development);
- Founding agreement (if there are two or more founders);
- Resolution on the establishment of the company;
- Confirmation of the state duty payment (no fee is required if submitting documents electronically);
- Application for the simplified tax system (if necessary);
- Guarantee letter confirming the provision of a legal address (from the property owner);
- Founder's documents (passport with a notarized translation or a legalized extract from the register of legal entities).
All documents must be submitted to the registering authority in Russian. A Chinese citizen’s passport must be translated, and the translation notarized. An extract from the register of legal entities must be legalized. The legalization procedure varies depending on the region in China.
- For documents from the Hong Kong/Macao SAR, an apostille and notarized translation are required (authorized bodies: Apostille Service at the High Court of Hong Kong, Justice Department of Macao).
- For documents from other regions (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, etc.), consular legalization is required (at the Russian Consulate).
The director (general director, CEO) of the company can be either an individual or a managing entity (sole proprietor/legal entity). At the time of the LLC's registration, the director (if an individual) must have the legal right to work in Russia without special permits. This right is granted to:
- all Russian citizens;
- citizens of EAEU countries;
- foreign citizens with a residence permit (permanent or temporary).
If a Chinese citizen has a temporary or permanent residence permit (RVP or VNZ) in Russia, they can immediately be appointed as the director of the LLC. Otherwise, during the registration stage, another individual must be appointed as the director. After the LLC is established, the director can be changed to a Chinese citizen, and the changes registered with the FTS.
To work in Russia, a Chinese citizen must obtain a work visa and a special permit based on an invitation from the employer. Our company is ready to provide assistance and support in obtaining the necessary migration documents.
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