Group 1 - The core point of the article emphasizes the importance of the Ministry of Commerce's filing process when registering foreign-invested companies in Chengdu, as per the Foreign Investment Law and supporting policies [2][3] Group 2 - Key situations requiring filing with the Ministry of Commerce include mergers and acquisitions, where information must be submitted simultaneously with business registration [4] - Special policies in the Chengdu Free Trade Zone require additional submission of industry license pre-review materials for businesses involving cross-border data flow and e-commerce [5] Group 3 - The filing process involves online application and material submission, with local commerce departments responsible for review, providing a receipt within three working days if materials are complete [6] - After filing, companies must use the receipt to complete business registration, tax registration, and foreign exchange registration, with new regulations in 2025 eliminating mandatory capital verification [7] Group 4 - Industries outside the negative list can be filed directly if the total investment does not exceed legal limits, with the 2025 regulations lifting foreign ownership restrictions in data centers and cloud services [8] - Changes in established foreign companies, such as basic information or investor information changes, require filing, especially if foreign investor shareholding changes exceed 5% [8] Group 5 - Companies must submit specific materials through the Ministry of Commerce's unified platform, including proof of investor qualifications and investment agreements, with new regulations allowing electronic submission via blockchain technology [9] Group 6 - Special considerations for foreign companies in Chengdu include compliance with legal and tax requirements, with professional institutions like Chengdu Fuzheng Finance providing guidance for efficient filing [11] - Address and material specifications require valid property proof or lease agreements, and foreign investor documents must be notarized and certified by Chinese embassies [12] Group 7 - Companies established before 2020 must comply with the Company Law by December 31, 2024, or face impacts on future business operations [12] - Certain industries require prior approval from regulatory authorities before filing, particularly in restricted sectors like medical devices and food operations [12]