As the core city of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Guangzhou has a mature industrial chain, abundant business resources, and significant industrial clusters such as garment, electronics and electrical appliances, which make it easy to start e-commerce, foreign trade, logistics, technology and other types of business. In addition, Guangzhou will continue to optimize the business environment in 2026, and implement reforms such as "one network, one-day completion" and "intelligent second approval", which will further lower the threshold for starting a business.

This article integrates the latest policies and practical experience, detailed disassembly of the entire process of registering a company in Guangzhou, the necessary information, cost details, regional choice and pit avoidance points, to help entrepreneurs efficiently comply with the landing.

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I. Guangzhou registered company core information list

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Guangzhou company registration in advance to prepare complete information to avoid delays in the audit due to missing materials, the core information is as follows:

1. Name of the company:Strictly follow the format of "Guangzhou + name + industry + organization", such as "Guangzhou XX Technology Co. It is recommended to prepare 3-5 alternative names in advance to avoid prohibited words and renaming, through the official website of "Guangzhou Municipal Market Supervision Administration" to check the weight in advance, and the retention period is 30 days after the name is approved.

2. Information on shareholders and legal persons:ID card front and back photos of shareholders, legal persons, supervisors, need to confirm that the identity of the three independent (can not be the same person), and in the industrial and commercial system has no bad record, while providing accurate contact information and e-mail.

3. Proof of registered address:It is necessary to provide legal and effective address materials, such as lease contracts, copies of real estate certificates or proof of site use. Residential addresses need to complete the street filing, no actual office space can choose to comply with the dependency address (need to have a red book lease contract or proof of cluster registration).

4. Scope of operations:With reference to the standard terms of the National Economic Industry Classification (NEDIC), through the system of optional filling, clear general items, pre-approval and post-approval items, the first five business scope will determine the company's industry attributes, no need to over-stacking to avoid increasing taxes.

5. Registered capital:The implementation of the subscription system, need to be agreed in the articles of association of the company within five years paid in place, it is recommended that according to the characteristics of the industry and the strength of the enterprise reasonable settings, such as science and technology companies can be set up 50-1 million, trading companies set up 10-50 million, the size of the registered capital directly affects the scope of the responsibility to bear.

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Second, Guangzhou registered address selection guide (including no address program)

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The legitimacy and stability of the registered address directly affects the company's operation. Guangzhou supports a wide range of address types, which entrepreneurs can choose according to their needs:

1. Addresses of a commercial/office nature:Such as office buildings, business shared office space, commercial apartments, etc., can be used directly for registration, if you borrow the address of friends and relatives need to sign a formal lease contract.

2. Registration of multiple licenses for one address:If the address has registered other companies, you can communicate with the landlord to sign the certificate of multiple licenses for one address, and declare the registration of new companies or changes in compliance, you need to ensure that the address has the appropriate carrying capacity.

3. Compliance with the listed address:Suitable for startups, e-commerce teams or telecommuting groups with limited funds, you need to choose a regular attachment address filed by the government, such addresses can provide services such as collecting letters and cooperating with business verification, the cost is about 1,000-3,000 RMB/year, and the cost of some park addresses is as low as 0-699 RMB/year. Note: The use of false addresses is strictly prohibited, or you will be listed in the business exception list and face administrative penalties.

At the same time, the address of each district in Guangzhou is adapted to different industries:Yuexiu District is suitable for finance, trade and consulting industries; Tianhe District is suitable for technology, Internet and e-commerce enterprises; Haizhu District focuses on culture, creativity and design industries; Nansha District has policies favoring advanced manufacturing, logistics and cross-border e-commerce; and Panyu District is suitable for manufacturing industries to land in the city.

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Third, 2026 Guangzhou registered company full process (efficient closing version)

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In 2026, Guangzhou will implement the pilot program of "one network" and "intelligent second approval" for enterprise start-up, and the whole process will be completed in 3 working days at the earliest, with the following specific steps:

1. Online name verification:Login to the "Guangdong Province Enterprise Registration Platform" or "Guangdong Business" APP, submit the alternative name, the system can check the results within 30 minutes, through the audit to obtain the "Enterprise Name Pre-approval Notice".

2. Completion and submission of information:Select the module of "Domestic Enterprises Start-up", fill in the company information (registered capital, business scope, etc.), member information (shareholders' shareholding ratio, identity information), address information, upload the lease contract, ID card scans and other materials, and generate the electronic articles of incorporation.

3. Electronic signatures:All shareholders and legal persons will complete the real name authentication and electronic signature through "Yuexin Signature" or "eSignature", and submit the audit after confirming that the information is correct.

4. Review of licenses:Market Supervision Department audit time limit of 0.5-2 working days, after passing the audit, you can choose to free mail business license or offline self-collection, electronic business license is generated synchronously, with the same legal effect.

5. Engraving of seals:Guangzhou on the new start-up enterprises free of charge 5 record seal (official seal, financial seal, corporate seal, invoice seal, contract seal), seal engraving information is automatically synchronized with the public security record, no need to run extra errands.

6. Opening of bank accounts:Make an appointment with a bank in advance (ICBC, CCB, China Merchants Bank, etc.), the legal person needs to be present or complete the video verification, most of the banks are free of account opening fees, some of them need to deposit a minimum balance, and the account opening can be completed in 1-3 working days.

7. Tax reporting:Within 30 days after receiving the license, log on to the "Guangdong Province Electronic Taxation Bureau" to complete the "new taxpayer package", approve the tax types, apply for all-electric invoices (without tax-control disks), and sign the tripartite tax deduction agreement at the same time, and you will face a fine for failing to report to the office after the deadline.

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Fourth, Guangzhou registered company cost details (self-office VS agency comparison)

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The cost of registering a Guangzhou company mainly focuses on address, bookkeeping, etc. The difference in cost between self-arranged and agency is as follows:

(i) Self-organized costs

1. Address costs: commercial address rent ranges from $1000-3000/year, and compliance-linked address ranges from $0-699/year.

2. Bank account opening: some banks charge an account management fee of about 500-1500 yuan/year, and new enterprises can enjoy preferential account opening.

3. Bookkeeping and tax return: 100-200 yuan/month for small taxpayers, 300-500 yuan/month for general taxpayers, you need to match your own accountant or choose a representative account service.

4. Hidden costs: the average time consumed by the self-organization of 15-20 working days, the need to travel to and from a number of departments, resulting in transportation costs, lost wages, etc., the first time the material through the rate of less than 40%, the cost of correction of about 200 yuan.

(ii) Chargebacks

1. Basic agency fees: single registration business license market price of 500-800 yuan, some organizations launched a "bookkeeping free registration" package, you can save costs.

2. Value-added services: including guidance on name verification, data organization, advice on equity distribution, tax reporting counseling, etc., the whole process only needs to provide information, and can be completed in 5-7 working days.

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V. 2026 Latest Preferential Policies for Entrepreneurship in Guangzhou (can be claimed directly)

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Guangzhou has launched a number of subsidy policies to support entrepreneurship, and you can apply for them if you meet the requirements, the core policies are as follows:

1. A one-time start-up grant of $10,000:You can apply for the program if you have paid social security for your employees for 3 consecutive months within 6 months to 3 years after the establishment of your company, covering groups such as school students, college students/international students within 5 years of graduation, unemployed, veterans, and so on.

2. Entrepreneurship-led employment subsidy of 30,000 yuan:Within 3 years of the company's establishment, the company has paid social security for its employees for 6 consecutive months, and can apply for it according to the regulations.

3. Office space rental subsidy of $18,000:The registered address is the same as the actual office address, the lease period is more than 1 year, the social security is paid for 3 consecutive months for the employees, the legal person meets the specific status, and the application can be made by providing the lease contract and invoice.

4. Recruitment of fresh graduates is subsidized at about 27,000 yuan per person:Recruitment of college students within 2 years of graduation and payment of the required social security can be received.

5. Subsidies for the recruitment of persons with employment difficulties amount to approximately 41,000 yuan per person:Recruitment of persons with employment difficulties of Guangdong household registration and payment of social security can apply for corresponding subsidies.

In addition, Nansha District has launched special settlement policies for advanced manufacturing, cross-border e-commerce and other industries, foreign-funded enterprises can enjoy pre-entry national treatment plus negative list management, and the manufacturing sector has completely abolished the restrictions on foreign investment access.

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Six, Guangzhou registered company to avoid the pit guide + FAQs

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(i) Core pitfall avoidance points

1. The company name can be changed subsequently without excessive entanglement, and priority is given to ensuring that the name is approved.

2. The legal person should be chosen carefully to avoid the use of blacklisted persons in the industrial and commercial system, which will affect the registration and operation of the company.

3. Fill in the business scope accurately, no need to pursue "big and comprehensive", to avoid increasing unnecessary taxes and regulatory costs.

4. Shareholding allocation keeping in mind the three key ratios of 67% (absolute control), 51% (relative control) and 34% (veto) to avoid subsequent shareholding disputes.

5. The company is required to make normal monthly zero declaration even if it has no business. Zero declaration for six consecutive months may be monitored by the tax department, so the obligation of bookkeeping and tax declaration should not be neglected.

(ii) Frequently Asked Questions

Q1：How long does it take to register a Guangzhou company?

A: The fastest time for efficient processing is 3 working days, and the overall process takes about 15 working days or so, depending on the speed of data preparation and review.

Q2: Does the registered capital have to be paid up?

A: There is no need to make a one-time paid-up contribution at the time of registration. A five-year contribution system is implemented, and shareholders can make full contributions in accordance with the time period agreed in the articles of incorporation.

Q3: What are the follow-up matters after registration?

A: In addition to bank account opening and tax reporting, you need to apply for social security and provident fund account opening according to your needs, and special industries need to apply for the corresponding business license.

Q4: Can a dependent address be used to open a bank account?

A: Formal and compliant dependent address (with proof of filing) can be used for bank account opening, you need to choose the address service provider that can cooperate with the bank verification.

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To summarize: In 2026, the process of registering a company in Guangzhou is simplified and the policy is friendly, entrepreneurs need to focus on address compliance, data integrity and tax timeliness. If you lack time or experience, choosing a professional agency can greatly improve efficiency and avoid risks. For more information on specific regional policies or personalized registration solutions, please feel free to contact Enterprise Caiying Group for one-on-one services.

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