Legal basis: Article 17 of the Lawyers Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall submit the following materials when applying for the establishment of a law firm:
(1) an application;
(2) The name and articles of association of the law firm;
(3) A list of lawyers, resumes, identity certificates and lawyer's practice certificates;
(4) proof of residence;
(5) proof of assets.
When establishing a partnership law firm, a partnership agreement shall also be submitted.