Law Firm in Hangzhou

Hangzhou is a thriving tech and innovation hub in China, home to leading digital companies and a vibrant startup scene. This dynamic economic environment attracts many foreign investors. At Themis Partner, we offer tailored corporate legal services to support your investment journey in Hangzhou from business formation and shareholder structuring to mergers, acquisitions, and local regulatory compliance. Our legal team ensures your business meets the standards under China’s Company Law and assists with aligning your entity setup with foreign investment regulations and any applicable sector-specific requirements. Whether you’re launching a tech startup or entering a joint venture, we help navigate complex approval procedures and ensure full legal compliance.

Setting up a business in Hangzhou involves choosing the right entity structure typically a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) or Joint Venture (JV). Our team helps you select the optimal setup based on your industry and goals. We handle the full incorporation process, including company name reservation, business license registration, and filing with the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Market Supervision. Key requirements generally include:

Our Hangzhou lawyers offer tailored contract drafting and review services for businesses operating in Zhejiang’s innovation-driven capital. With strong local knowledge and a deep understanding of China’s Civil Code and Contract Law, we help you create legally sound, bilingual documents that protect your interests and ensure compliance. Hangzhou’s fast-growing sectors including tech, e-commerce, and logistics require precise, enforceable agreements. We support foreign companies with key legal documents such as:

Foreign professionals planning to work in Hangzhou a fast-growing hub for tech, digital economy, and innovation must hold a valid Chinese work visa. Our Hangzhou immigration lawyers assist with every step, from preparing documents to liaising with the local Exit and Entry Administration Bureau. We help employers and expats navigate the application process for key visa categories, including:

Foreign nationals can purchase property in Hangzhou, but specific conditions apply. Buyers must have legally resided in China for at least 12 months and obtain approval from the local authorities. Notably, as of May 2024, Hangzhou has lifted all home purchase restrictions, allowing non-residents and non-local taxpayers to buy property . Our Hangzhou property lawyers provide comprehensive legal support throughout the property acquisition process, including:

Our Hangzhou litigation lawyers support businesses and individuals in resolving complex legal disputes under Chinese civil and commercial law. We represent clients before the Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court, Zhejiang Higher People’s Court, and the Hangzhou Internet Court, which is specialized in digital and IP-related cases. We handle a wide range of disputes, including:

We also facilitate alternative dispute resolution (ADR) through mediation and arbitration, including proceedings with CIETAC (China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission), ensuring a faster and more cost-efficient outcome.

Our Hangzhou legal team combines deep knowledge of Chinese regulations with an international approach to legal problem-solving. Whether you are a foreign investor, company, or expat, we provide legal solutions that meet both local and global standards.

We make legal processes more accessible by communicating clearly in English. Our lawyers keep you informed and guide you step by step through every legal matter in Hangzhou.

We work on fixed-fee structures with clear timelines, so you stay in control of both your legal costs and strategy from day one.

From commercial litigation to contract enforcement, our legal advice is adapted to your needs in Hangzhou’s fast-growing business environment.

Hangzhou, a key tech and innovation hub in China’s Zhejiang province, attracts foreign investors in e-commerce, digital tech, and manufacturing. Our legal team helps you establish the right business entity under Chinese law whether a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise), JV, or representative office. We guide you through local registration with the Hangzhou Administration for Market Regulation, ensuring your company meets all regulatory standards. High-growth sectors in Hangzhou include:

We support you from business strategy to full registration. Learn more on our business plan in Hangzhou page.

Companies based in Hangzhou must comply with Chinese tax laws, including:

Foreign investors can fully own companies in Hangzhou, but need to carefully structure governance in line with Chinese legal requirements. We draft shareholder agreements, design equity structures, and advise on compliance with the Foreign Investment Law and local regulations. Explore more on foreign business ownership in our Hangzhou foreign investor guide.

Access our expert legal and business guide to launching a company in one of China’s fastest-growing innovation hubs: Doing Business in Hangzhou

Hangzhou is a major tech and commercial centre in eastern China, known as the headquarters of Alibaba and a leading hub for e-commerce, logistics, and fintech. Strategically located in Zhejiang Province and connected by high-speed rail and port access, Hangzhou offers a business-friendly environment for foreign investors seeking opportunities in China’s digital economy.

Key Legal Considerations:

Visit our dedicated page to get insights on setting up legally and strategically in Hangzhou.

Our Hangzhou legal team provides end-to-end support for foreign entrepreneurs and local investors from incorporation and licensing to contract drafting, visa applications, and compliance with PRC corporate law.

1. Free Initial Consultation: Not sure how to structure your business or navigate Chinese regulations? Schedule a free legal consultation with our Hangzhou-based lawyers.

2. Office Address and Directions: Meet us in Hangzhou’s central business district or consult our team online. We work flexibly to suit your schedule and location.

3. WeChat and Email Contact Options: Contact us anytime through your favorite channel, including WeChat we reply within 24 hours.

Whether you’re starting a WFOE, entering a Joint Venture, or expanding a tech operation, our Hangzhou lawyers deliver strategic legal solutions tailored to your business goals. We assist with contract drafting, labour compliance, tax structuring, and cross-border operations. Contact us today and launch your project with confidence in Hangzhou’s dynamic market.