Does a Singapore Startup Need a China Company or a Local Partner?
Entering China from Singapore? Compare a local partner, revenue-share pilot and China company based on contracts, licences, hiring and control.
Hainan Business Policies
Practical guidance for doing business in Hainan.
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Use our articles to understand the questions worth resolving before you prepare documents, commit costs or begin registration.
Moving from Singapore to China: Tax and Take-Home Pay
Comparing a China job offer with your Singapore package? Check income tax, CPF, tax equalisation, benefits and the cash available after the move.
Hainan Visa-Free Entry for Business Visitors: Who Qualifies in 2026?
Can you visit Hainan without a visa for meetings or a company setup trip? Compare Hainan's 30-day policy with nationwide visa waivers and visa-free transit.
Hainan's Cross-Border Data Negative List: What Can Leave China?
Hainan has a negative list for certain outbound data. Learn what the list changes, what it does not, and how to check a planned overseas data transfer.
ICP Filing or ICP License in China? A Foreign Company's Guide
ICP filing and an ICP or value-added telecom license solve different problems. Learn which questions to ask before hosting a site or running an online service in China.
China Payroll Services: Monthly Process, Deliverables and Employer Duties
See what a China payroll provider handles each month, what records your company must supply, and how to check pay, tax and social-insurance reports.
US–China Tax Treaty: What Business Owners Should Check First
The US–China income tax treaty can affect dividends, royalties and business profits. Here is how to identify the relevant article and check eligibility before relying on a rate.
How to Register a Trademark in China as a Foreign Business
A practical guide to Chinese trademark registration for foreign businesses, including the national and Madrid routes, class selection and common filing mistakes.
China Trademark Search: How to Check a Name Before You File
Search China's official trademark records before you invest in a brand. Learn where to look, which names and classes to check, and what a search cannot guarantee.
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