Anhui Company Registration Cost Calculator for Foreign Investors
Setting up a 外商独资企业 (WFOE, wàishāng dúzī qǐyè) in Anhui typically costs between RMB 15,000 and RMB 50,000 in government and professional fees, excluding actual registered capital. This range covers registration, notarization, capital verification, and basic legal support for a standard service or trading WFOE. The exact figure depends on city (Hefei vs. secondary city), registered capital amount, and whether you use a registered address service.
Cost Components at a Glance
Below are the main line items that make up the total registration cost. Fees are based on Hefei pricing in 2025; outlying cities like Wuhu or Ma’anshan may be 10–15% lower.
| Cost Component | Estimated Cost (RMB) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government registration fee | 500 – 1,000 | ICBC charge (varies by city) |
| Name pre-approval | 0 – 200 | Online is free; in-person may have small fee |
| Notary & apostille (parent company docs) | 3,000 – 8,000 | Depends on country of origin |
| Capital verification report | 2,500 – 4,000 | Required if registered capital > RMB 1 million |
| Registered address service (if no physical office) | 6,000 – 12,000/year | Needed for WFOE in incubators or virtual offices |
| Company seal set (stamp making) | 500 – 1,200 | 5 stamps typically required |
| Legal translation of documents | 1,500 – 3,000 | Per set of documents; bilingual law firm often includes |
| Professional agency fee (optional but common) | 8,000 – 20,000 | Full-service registration agent |
Most foreign investors end up paying around RMB 25,000 for a straightforward Hefei WFOE with a registered capital of RMB 500,000 and a virtual address.
Registered Capital: How Much to Declare?
Anhui no longer requires minimum registered capital for most industries, but practical considerations apply:
- RMB 100,000 – 500,000: lowest risk, but may limit VAT common taxpayer status and bank account activities.
- RMB 500,000 – 1,000,000: typical for service WFOEs; allows full VAT invoice issuance and easier bank credit.
- Over RMB 1 million: required for manufacturing or trading WFOEs, and provides stronger local partner credibility.
Decision Framework: If you plan to issue VAT special invoices to Chinese customers and need a large working capital line from a Chinese bank, choose registered capital of RMB 500,000 or higher. If you are a consulting or software development WFOE with only foreign clients, choose RMB 100,000–200,000 to reduce capital contribution burden.
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NEXT STEPS
- Estimate your exact costs: Use our Anhui WFOE cost calculator with real-time fee data from the Hefei Administration for Market Regulation.
- Choose your city and structure: Read our guide on WFOE Setup Process in Anhui Provinces to understand Hefei vs. secondary city trade-offs.
- Prepare your parent company documents: Download our Document Checklist for Anhui WFOE Registration to avoid notary delays.
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