The English version is for reference only. If there is any inconsistency or conflict between the English and Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.

I. Operation Basis

Law of the PRC on Individual Proprietorship Enterprises, Regulations on the Registration Administration of Individual Proprietorship Enterprises, and applicable laws and regulations

II. Scope of Application

Natural persons who can legally establish an Individual Proprietorship Enterprise

III. Required Materials

1. Application for Registration for Establishment of Individual Proprietorship Enterprises as signed by the investors

2. Notice of Pre-approval of Corporate Name

3. Original and photocopy of the ID Card of the applicant

4. Certificate of principal office

5. If the laws and administrative regulations specify that establishment of individual proprietorship enterprises must be subject to approval by relevant authorities, it is required to submit the approvals

6. If the business scope relates to projects to be reported for approval as specified by the laws and administrative regulations, it is required to submit the approval documents of relevant authorities.

7. In the event of an agent, it is required to provide the Certificate of Designated Representative or Jointly Delegated Agent

IV. Application Process

(I) “One-off” acceptance process

After handling the pre-approval of corporate name at the industry and commerce administration, the investors shall log on to the “Investment and Handling Express in the Pilot Area” at the portal website of “Shanghai - China” or the portal website of “China (Shanghai) Free Trade Pilot Zone”, and prepare relevant materials according to the applicable requirements. To improve handling efficiency, the investors may conduct online pre-application. The applicant shall, within the specified time limit, submit paper materials to the investment management service window of the general service hall of the FTZ to go through the “one-off” acceptance procedures, as required. If materials are complete and in conformity with the legal form, after completion of handling, receive the license at the designated window.

(II) General process

    After handling the pre-approval of corporate name at the industrial and commercial authority, the investors may consult relevant guidance at the website of Shanghai Industry and Commerce Administration, i.e. www.sgs.gov.cn, and prepare relevant materials according to the applicable requirements, and submit the paper materials to the Investment Management Window of the Comprehensive Service Hall in the pilot area for the purpose of handling the acceptance formalities. If materials are complete and in conformity with the legal form, after completion of handling, receive the Business License at the designated window.

V. Application Location and Contact Information

General Service Hall, 1/F, 9 Jilong Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Post Code: 200131

Contact Tel.: +86-21-58698202

VI. Complaint Mode

Mode of Complaint to the Management Committee of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

Tel.: +86-21-58697800

Fax: +86-21-58698705

E-mail: ftzts@pudong.gov.cn

Provided by Lawyers Working Committee of Pudong New Area