Key practical points:
• It enshrines equal treatment of domestic and foreign entities in most areas.
• It simplifies setup, licensing and government services through one-window and online services.
• It protects property and contract rights and curbs arbitrary interference by authorities.
• It encourages transparency and publishing policies before they take effect.
• It provides channels for investor complaints against unlawful practices.
🏢 Company setup
Regulations on Optimizing the Business Environment · Yalla China
优化营商环境条例 / Regulations on Optimizing the Business Environment
Enacted: 2019-10-22 ✅ Effective: 2020-01-01
📝 Overview
A regulation aiming to make doing business easier and protect investors, including foreigners, on equal footing.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
This regulation is on the investor's side: authorities should treat you as a foreigner the same as a local in most matters, and procedures are simpler and online. If you face obstruction or unlawful interference, there are official complaint channels; use them. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
State Council / gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026