Online Enquiries

Q:
I am a regular traveller to Guangzhou, I just like to know is homosexuality illegal in Guangzhou? Will you be caught for having hoomosexual acts? As far as I know, homosexuality is no longer recognised as a form of illness in China.

Also is it illegal to open bath houses for gay activities in Guangzhou, as there are a lot of them operating in Beijing, Shanghai amd Shenzhen?

A:
Regarding your queries, Homosexuality is not illegal under Chinese law and thus people will not be caught for having homosexual acts in China. It is not illegal under Chinese law to open bath houses for gay activities except those violate Chinese law such as prostitution. Nevertheless, to open bath houses in Guangzhou, you have to apply to the local PSB for a special aproval as a condition preliminary to the application to the local AIC for business licence.

Q:
Hi There, I want to start a Bread & Breakfast in Guangzhou. What is procedure and document needed for this. And what is minimum investment required in US$ by law to strat a fully owned foreign enterprise in China. Any suggestions or advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

A:
To set up a fully foreign-owned catering enterprise in Guangzhou, generally you have to first apply to the Administration of Commerce at the district where your enterprise is to located for approval which is a condition preliminary to your application to the local AIC for business licence. To go thru these procedures, you need to provide notarised copy of your passport or your business' registration licence, a copy of bank comfort letter concerning your or your business' financial standing and titleship certificate or simply a lease agreement with regard to business premise for your catering enterprise as well as other necessary documents required by competent authorites.


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