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Set Up a Company in China
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China Tax and Payroll
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Market Access and Compliance
Confirm you can operate in your sector — then stay on the right side of the rules.
Where to Set Up in China
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Hiring and Immigration in China
Bring your people in legally — visas, work permits and the cost of employment.
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Essential Guides for Foreign Investors
Comprehensive, SEO-optimized guides covering entity setup, taxation, visas, and compliance — written specifically for foreign investors entering China.
How to Register a WFOE in China
Complete step-by-step guide to setting up a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in 2026.
China Corporate Income Tax Guide
CIT rates, incentives, and compliance requirements for foreign companies.
China Z Visa Application Guide
Work visa requirements, documents, and timeline for foreign employees.
Joint Venture vs WFOE: Which to Choose?
Compare pros, cons, and use cases for China entity types.
China Free Trade Zones Comparison
Shanghai, Hainan, Shenzhen, and more — find the best location for your business.
Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors
R&D deductions, CIT holidays, and VAT refunds available to foreign companies.
Featured Policy Summaries
Stay ahead of regulatory changes that affect your business in China — distilled into clear, actionable summaries.
Tax Big Data Highlights China's Sound Economic Performance
This is a State Taxation Administration release publicizing tax big-data findings that show strong economic performance, with a specific focus on how the National Day holiday lifted spending on both services and goods. It is a communications and data item rather than a new rule — it does not create any obligation, filing requirement, or change in tax treatment. Its value to business readers is as an official read on consumption momentum and on how STA invoice data is being used to narrate economic conditions.
Regulations on the Reporting of Tax-Related Information of Interne...
China's State Council has issued a national regulation requiring internet platform companies to report tax-related information about the businesses and individuals earning money on their platforms to tax authorities. Platforms must file basic company details within 30 days and then report seller and gig-worker identity and income data every quarter. The rule is meant to close tax gaps in the platform economy and create a level playing field, and it carries fines of up to RMB 500,000 plus suspension of operations for platforms that fail to report or falsify data. It took effect on promulgation and applies to overseas platforms serving Chinese users as well.
The Central Bank of the People's Republic of China
This page from the People's Bank of China describes the Financial Street Forum as a major platform the central bank uses to communicate with markets, and announces a publication series that carries speeches and policy research papers on central bank digital currency (CBDC) by PBC officials and staff. It does not introduce any new rule, obligation, or market-opening measure. Its significance is as a signal of the PBC's communication posture and its continued push on e-CNY research, not as an enforceable policy change.
China issues guidelines to boost consumption, investment through infrastructure upgrades
China's National Development and Reform Commission and other departments have issued joint guidelines to upgrade the physical and digital infrastructure that supports consumer spending — shopping districts, marketplaces, parking, tourism sites, delivery networks and 5G coverage. The goal is to get consumers spending and to pull in investment at the same time, so that consumption and investment reinforce each other. It follows a dedicated five-year consumption-expansion plan released in July 2026, against a backdrop of weak retail growth (2.6% year on year in the first three quarters). The document sets direction for local governments rather than creating directly enforceable obligations for companies.
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Entity Type Selector
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Get accurate timeline estimates for setting up your business by city and entity type with step-by-step processing times.
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Generate customized due diligence checklists for acquisitions, JVs, or supplier evaluations with exportable results.
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Calculate total employee costs including social insurance, housing fund, and individual income tax across major Chinese cities.
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Compare operating costs, incentives, and business environments across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and other major investment destinations.
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Never miss a deadline. Track annual audits, tax filings, license renewals, and HR obligations with our interactive calendar.
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Check if your industry is open, restricted, or prohibited for foreign investment based on the 2025 Negative List.
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