China

Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Foundation, social associations (groups), social service organizations, corporation, limited liability company, company limited by guarantee, trust, endowment, society

Five main social issues addressed by these organizations: Higher education, primary and high school education, health and medical research, basic needs, environment

Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: More than 90 days 

Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: Foundations:  US$300,000 (minimum); Other forms: approximately US$5,000

Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Central/federal government, state government, local government 

In most cases, the level of registration corresponds with the geographic scope of an organization’s activities. For example, POs registered at the provincial level are active within that province.