Practical articles for foreign investors in China: company setup, tax, banking and work permits.
As China’s economy continues to flourish, more and more businesses want to set up an international branch there. However, one of the biggest concerns they have is whether or not they’d be ...
If you are familiar with business operations in China, you have probably come across the term ‘fapiao’, which directly translates to ‘invoice’ in Chinese. While this may seem ...
On March 15th, 2019, China's legislature approved the Foreign Investment Law (FIL). From January 1st, 2020, it replaced the former Three Laws on Foreign Investment. The current framework ...
Many foreign investors eager to capitalise on China’s potential have started up a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) to take advantage of this opportunity. While WFOEs have their ...
As China moves towards establishing Hainan as the country’s southern hub for tech innovation, numerous policies have been introduced to facilitate its development. The latest of which is ...
The alcoholic beverage industry has experienced immense growth in recent years and shows no sign of stopping—with an expected 3.1% CAGR from 2019 to 2024. Among the countries driving this ...
Foreign businesses who are interested in breaking into the Chinese market would be forgiven for wondering why WeChat is successful in China. After all, it's just another messaging app, ...
There are many attractions for starting a business in China, such as low manufacturing costs, plentiful infrastructure, billions of potential customers, and a fast-paced and vibrant working ...
China individual income tax treatment depends on residence status, income type and the applicable deduction rules. This article explains key points for foreign employees and their employers.
Taking the leap to open a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise in China is a big step and can seem overwhelming at first. Once you start doing the research you’ll undoubtedly find contrasting ...
Many articles you may read on Chinese business culture are well-meaning, but for foreigners who haven't travelled to China for business before and are uninitiated, they could add to the ...
Opening a business in China? You'll be given many important documents, not least the new China five-in-one business license. The 'lease registration certificate' is a little-known, but ...