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 People’s Republic of China on Partnerships, Regulations of the PRC on the Administration of Registration of Partnership Enterprises, Administrative Provisions on the Registration of Foreign-Funded Partnership Enterprises, and Measures for Administration of the Establishment of Partnership Enterprises within the Territory of China by Foreign Enterprises or Individuals

II. Scope of Application

Registration of Cancellation of Branches of Foreign Invested Partnership Companies

III. Required Materials

1. Application for Registration of Cancellation of Branches of Foreign Invested Partnership Companies signed by the executive partners or appointed representatives

2. Decision as made by the subordinated company according to law

The decision as made according to the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Partnerships, Regulations of the PRC on the Administration of Registration of Partnership Enterprises and Measures for Administration of the Establishment of Partnership Enterprises within the Territory of China by Foreign Enterprises or Individuals as well as the agreement for partnership enterprises, the contents of which shall be consistent with those applied. If the branch is ordered to be closed or the Business License is revoked according to law, it is required to submit the decision on order to be closed by the administrative authority and revocation of the Business License.

3. Original and duplicate of the Business License of the branch;

4. Other relevant documents

IV. Application Process

    The investors shall visit the official website of Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Administration, i.e. www.sgs.gov.cn or the “Investment and Handling Express in Pilot Area” at the portal website of “Shanghai - China”, 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 change formalities. If materials are complete and in conformity with the legal form, after completion of handling, replace 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