Clear Pricing for Starting and Operating Your Company in China
Choose the structure first. Then budget for setup, the address and the annual support your business actually needs.
USD budget references. Separate setup fees. Clear annual scope. Tax included.
Do Not Choose by the Lowest Fee Alone
If the China structure is still unclear, discuss your trade or market-entry plan before committing to setup. If the decision is made, select the launch services you need, then an annual package based on the actual workload.
USD prices are rounded up for budget planning using a fixed display reference of USD 1 = RMB 7.20, not a live exchange rate. Service fees below US$ 1,000 are rounded up to the next US$ 50; fees of US$ 1,000 or more to the next US$ 100. The original RMB fees include tax and remain unchanged. Your written quote confirms the billing currency, exchange basis and final amount payable.
Setup, address and annual support are separate charges, not one combined package.
Select the Launch Support Your Business Needs
A company setup fee is not the cost of running a company. Address arrangements, office rent, annual accounting and any specialist work need their own budget. Use these prices as a reference; the final scope is confirmed in writing.
Company Setup & Structure Support
For a business that has decided a China entity is the right next step.
APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 550/ case
RMB basis: RMB 3,800 / case
- Name-readiness review, setup documents and basic registration-step coordination
- Articles of association and initial tax-registration readiness support
- Bank-account appointment coordination and document preparation
Registered address and government or third-party out-of-pocket costs are billed separately unless expressly included in the formal quote.
Virtual Registered Address
An agreed registered-address arrangement for suitable early-stage or asset-light operations.
APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 850/ year
RMB basis: RMB 6,000 / year
- Company registered address for agreed use
- Suitability reviewed against the business activity and local address requirements
- Banking, work-permit, tax and on-site-check needs confirmed case by case
Not equivalent to a physical office. It does not by itself establish bank, work-permit or export VAT eligibility.
Physical Office Search Support
For businesses that need actual space for staff, stock, production or customer visits.
FROM · APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 250/ case
RMB basis: from RMB 1,500 / case
- Shortlisting support for offices, factories or retail premises
- Options matched to the city, area and business needs
- Long-term on-site or negotiation support quoted separately
Rent, agency fees, property management and third-party costs are billed separately. This fee is for search support, not the premises.
Work Permit / Residence Advisory & Coordination
For founders or key staff assessing a work-authorisation pathway linked to a genuine China business.
APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 1,200/ person
RMB basis: RMB 8,000 / person
- Preliminary eligibility review and document checklist
- Document preparation and coordination of the work-permit and work-type residence process
- Final eligibility, approval and timing subject to authority review
Translation, notarisation, medical examination and other third-party costs are billed separately. We do not issue permits or guarantee outcomes.
Import & Export Readiness & Coordination
For a China business preparing its basic import-export operating arrangements.
APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 300/ case
RMB basis: RMB 2,000 / case
- Document readiness and coordination for basic Customs and import-export filings
- China Single Window / E-port basic setup coordination
- Special industry permits and third-party costs billed separately
Basic readiness support does not include every product-specific permit or guarantee Customs clearance.
Export VAT Refund Support
For exporters that need a separately scoped export VAT documentation and coordination service.
FROM · APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 1,700/ year
RMB basis: from RMB 12,000 / year
- Scope and fee tiered by export volume and actual filing workload
- Charged separately from regular bookkeeping and tax filing
- Detailed export VAT service scope confirmed in a separate quote
Products, supplier invoices, genuine operations and the transaction chain must be assessed. No refund amount, eligibility decision or timing is guaranteed.
Setup exclusions: Registered address, translation, notarisation / apostille, bank charges, industry permits and other government / third-party out-of-pocket costs are not included unless the formal quotation expressly says otherwise.
Choose by Workload and the Support You Need
Startup Care fits simple bookkeeping and tax filing. Assess Business Care if you are a general VAT taxpayer, have employees or trade regularly. Choose VIP Advisory when you need monthly advice, financial review and deeper coordination.
Standard packages are billed annually. Monthly figures are displayed USD annual fees divided by 12, rounded to whole dollars for budget reference only. They are not monthly payment offers. Export VAT refund support is charged separately from all three packages.
SIMPLE BUSINESS
Startup Care
Simple, newly established small businesses that need basic bookkeeping and tax filing.
ANNUAL FEE · APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 850 / year
Approx. US$ 71 / month*
RMB basis: RMB 5,800 / year
Billed annually — not monthly
Revenue reference: Up to approx. US$ 139,000
RMB workload basis: Up to approx. RMB 1 million
Workload reference: Invoices / bank transactions ≤30 per month; employees ≤2
- Bookkeeping & tax filing
- Annual business / tax matters
- 2 advisory sessions / year
General VAT taxpayer filing and payroll / IIT / social-insurance support are not included. If those are needed, assess Business Care rather than choosing only by revenue.
OPERATING BUSINESS
Business Care
Growing businesses, general VAT taxpayers, companies with employees or regular import / export activity.
ANNUAL FEE · APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 1,800 / year
Approx. US$ 150 / month*
RMB basis: RMB 12,800 / year
Billed annually — not monthly
Revenue reference: Approx. US$ 139,000–694,000
RMB workload basis: Approx. RMB 1–5 million
Workload reference: Invoices / bank transactions ≤100 per month; employees ≤10
- Bookkeeping & tax filing
- Annual business / tax matters
- General VAT taxpayer filing
- Payroll / IIT / social-insurance support
- 4 advisory sessions / year
- Dedicated consultant and regular coordination
Financial review and business analysis are not included in this tier. Export VAT refund support is charged separately.
MONTHLY ADVISORY
VIP Advisory
Growth-stage businesses needing monthly tax, management or cross-border advisory support.
FROM · APPROX. USD · TAX INCLUDED
US$ 4,200 / year
Approx. from US$ 350 / month*
RMB basis: from RMB 29,800 / year
Billed annually — not monthly
Revenue reference: Above US$ 694,000 or custom quote by complexity
RMB workload basis: Above RMB 5 million or custom quote by complexity
Workload reference: Confirmed by business volume, account count, employee count and advisory hours
- Bookkeeping & tax filing
- Annual business / tax matters
- General VAT taxpayer filing
- Payroll / IIT / social-insurance support
- 12 advisory sessions / year, normally once per month
- Financial review & business analysis
- Priority coordination / deeper advice
Annual fee starts at US$ 4,200. Complex tax, legal and special projects require separate scope and fees; this is not unlimited advisory support.
| Service Scope | Startup Care | Business Care | VIP Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping & tax filing | Included | Included | Included |
| Annual business / tax matters | Included | Included | Included |
| General VAT taxpayer filing | Not included | Included | Included |
| Payroll / IIT / social-insurance support | Not included | Included | Included |
| Advisory support | 2 sessions / year | 4 sessions / year · Dedicated consultant | 12 sessions / year · Normally once per month |
| Financial review & business analysis | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Priority coordination / deeper advice | Not included | Regular | Included |
| Complex tax / legal / special projects | Quoted separately | Quoted separately | Quoted separately |
| Export VAT refund support | Charged separately | Charged separately | Charged separately |
Revenue, transaction and employee figures are workload references, not the only criteria. The employee counts shown describe package workload; they are not export VAT refund eligibility rules. Startup Care does not include payroll or social-insurance support even though an employee reference is shown.
Multiple accounts, multi-currency transactions, cross-border activity, many suppliers / customers or frequent consultations may require a higher or customised quote. General VAT taxpayer filing means the tax filing service for a business registered as a general VAT taxpayer. IIT means individual income tax.
Keep Additional Work Separately Scoped
These services can be discussed for a new or existing China business. They are not automatically included in setup or annual packages.
Company Changes
From US$ 450
Approx. USD · RMB basis: From RMB 3,000
Change-readiness review and implementation coordination; scope confirmed by change type.
Trademark Readiness & Coordination
From US$ 250 / class
Approx. USD · RMB basis: From RMB 1,500 / class
Trademark document and process coordination; class and case scope confirmed before engagement.
Recruitment Support
Quoted separately
Role, location and recruitment scope confirmed in writing.
Legal / Sourcing Support
Quoted separately
Separate specialist or sourcing scope; not included in standard annual packages.
Know What Is Outside the Standard Fee
The written quote should match the business you will actually run. A higher annual fee does not turn every tax, legal or operational issue into included work.
Standard vs “From” Prices
USD figures are rounded budget references for the stated scope, not locked USD quotes. “From” marks a starting fee, not a ceiling. The underlying RMB fees include tax. The formal quote confirms the deliverables, exclusions, billing currency and final fees.
Excluded From Annual Packages
- Historical bookkeeping cleanup
- Tax irregularities or inspections
- Specialised tax planning and audits
- Legal opinions, contract review and dispute handling
Complex tax, legal and special projects are quoted separately in every tier.
Review After 6 Months
We recommend reviewing actual workload after 6 months. If it clearly exceeds the original pricing basis, both parties confirm additional scope and fees before the extra work begins.
Future Compass is an independent private B2B advisory firm, not a government agency or authorised representative. We provide assessment, planning, document preparation and coordination within an agreed scope. Authorities and institutions decide registrations, work / residence permits, Customs matters, bank accounts and tax treatment. No approval, refund or processing time is guaranteed.
Not Sure Which Scope Fits Your Business?
Tell us what the business does, your transaction volume, taxpayer status, staff needs and timeline. We can discuss the relevant setup services and annual tier, then confirm a written, itemised quote.
An initial scope discussion is not a free full business, tax or legal review. Any detailed professional assessment is agreed separately.