One contact in Guangzhou
Company setup, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, WeChat, and work permits from one Guangzhou contact. You do not have to hire a lawyer, a content seller, a WeChat broker, and a visa agent separately.
Guangzhou · licensed local company
Your Guangzhou desk for company setup, Xiaohongshu, and work permits
We help overseas brands set up a Guangzhou company, run Xiaohongshu and Douyin in Chinese, open WeChat after the license, and file work permits for real employees. You keep the company and the accounts. We work in writing.
Why brands choose China Desk
For beauty, food, travel, education, and DTC brands that want Chinese customers but cannot run Guangzhou paperwork or Chinese apps themselves.
Overseas brands often hit the same problems in China: accounts that are not theirs, a company that cannot pass inspection, a rented WeChat, and no one on the ground when something breaks. China Desk handles Guangzhou company setup, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, WeChat, and work permits from one local contact. The license and the accounts stay in your name. You work with us in English, in writing — compliant, without the usual local hassle.
The company and the accounts stay yours
The license, chops, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, and WeChat are registered to you or your company. We operate with written authorization. If you leave, you still own everything. We do not hold accounts hostage.
A real address and professional books
A Guangzhou registered address that works for annual inspection, a corporate bank file, and on-site checks — not a residential “virtual” listing. Monthly bookkeeping and tax filing follow mainland rules, so you stay compliant without chasing local admin.
Official apps, not a rented WeChat
Xiaohongshu and Douyin as professional / official accounts under your brand. WeChat Work and Official Account only after the Guangzhou license is issued. No bought accounts. No rented personal numbers — those get banned, and they were never yours.
Work permits only for real jobs
We file a work permit, Z visa, and residence permit only if your Guangzhou company actually employs the person. No tourist-to-work conversions. No fake employment. That is the only status that holds up.
Clear English, USD prices
A one-page plan and weekly notes by email. Calls are optional. Fees are written in the quote before you pay the start fee.
Need Guangzhou on the ground — your company, your accounts, one person to email — choose China Desk.
Services
Four packs. Start with Xiaohongshu if you only need content. Start with a company if you need a license, WeChat Work, or a work visa.
Guangzhou company setup
WFOE coordination, a Guangzhou registered address, chops handover, and monthly bookkeeping. Government fees and notarization are extra.
Xiaohongshu (RedNote)
Professional account setup and eight Chinese posts a month, plus comment replies and an English weekly note.
Douyin
Official Douyin presence for overseas brands. Short video is priced above static Xiaohongshu notes.
WeChat Official Account
WeCom and Official Account after your Guangzhou license is issued. We do not register personal WeChat with rented numbers.
Work permit & Z visa
Only after the company exists and employs the foreigner. Notification, Z visa file, work permit, residence permit.
What we will not do
Bought accounts, tourist-to-work conversions, fake employment, or addresses that cannot pass inspection.
Pricing
USD invoices. Payoneer preferred; PayPal adds 5%. Platform review fees, ads, KOLs, notarization, embassy fees, and registered capital are paid by you.
Account setup
USD 490
One platform. Both platforms USD 790. About RMB 600/year Xiaohongshu review fee is yours. Approval is not guaranteed.
Monthly content
USD 990
One platform, 8 posts. Both platforms USD 1,890. Ads USD 400/month or 10–15% of spend.
Guangzhou company
from USD 2,800
Company coordination, registered address, and bookkeeping. Bookkeeping USD 150/month. Audit extra.
WeChat business
USD 490–790
After the license. Official WeChat certification fee (about RMB 300 or USD 99) is yours.
Work permit
from USD 1,500
Employer company required. Embassy, medical, and apostille at cost. 2–3 months typical.
How we bill
50% / 30%
Content: 50% to start. Company: 30% start, 40% when documents are complete, 30% at license.
How we work
- Email your site or Instagram, category, and whether you need content, a company, or both.
- We send a one-page plan and a USD invoice. No call required.
- You pay the start fee. We collect documents or open the account under your name.
- You get an English weekly note on posts, filings, or permit status.
Visiting Guangzhou for the Canton Fair (15 Oct \u2013 4 Nov 2026)? We can complete the paperwork in person.
Questions
Do I need a China company before Xiaohongshu?
Usually no. Overseas brands can apply for a Xiaohongshu professional account with foreign company papers. You need a Guangzhou entity for some ad accounts, WeChat Work, and work visas.
Why should an overseas brand choose China Desk?
One Guangzhou contact for company setup, Xiaohongshu, Douyin, WeChat, and work permits. The license and accounts stay in your name. The registered address holds up to inspection, bookkeeping follows mainland rules, and we do not use rented WeChat or fake employment.
Can you register a Guangzhou company if I live abroad?
Yes. We coordinate setup, a Guangzhou registered address that holds up to inspection, and professional bookkeeping. Notarization in your country, chops, and bank extras are at cost. Guangzhou authorities decide approval dates.
Can I get a work visa without a company?
No. China work permits need a licensed employer. We form the Guangzhou company first, then file the permit for someone it actually employs.
Not sure whether you need a company yet? Read Do you need a Chinese company to sell on Xiaohongshu.