Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Company Law.
Article 11 To establish a company, the articles of association must be formulated according to law. The Articles of Association are binding on the Company, shareholders, directors, supervisors and senior management.
Article 23 A company shall be established after it has been registered according to law and obtained the Business License of Enterprise as a Legal Person. The articles of association are one of the necessary conditions for the establishment of a company.
Article 29 After a shareholder has paid the capital contribution specified in the Articles of Association in full, the representative designated by all shareholders or the agent entrusted by all shareholders shall submit the application for company registration, the Articles of Association and other documents to the company registration authority to apply for registration of establishment.