Trading WFOE in China: What You Need Before the First Shipment
Planning a trading WFOE in China? Map the goods, buyer, supplier and trade route, then check customs, banking, VAT invoices and export refund records.
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How to Register a Tech Company in Hainan as a Foreign Founder
A foreign founder's Hainan tech company needs the right business scope, ownership structure, address and licences. See what to decide before registration.
Can a Foreigner Own 100% of a Company in Hainan?
Foreign founders can fully own many Hainan companies, but the exact activity, investment access rules and permits decide what is possible before filing.
Bookkeeping in China for a Foreign-Owned Company: What Happens Each Month?
See the monthly bookkeeping workflow for a foreign-owned company in China: what to send your accountant, what to get back, and how tax filing fits in.
Hainan vs the Greater Bay Area: Where to Set Up in Southern China
Hainan's Free Trade Port and the Greater Bay Area serve different jobs. This comparison covers tax, supply chains, lifestyle and substance tests to help a foreign company choose where to…
Hainan's 15% Personal Income Tax for Foreigners: Who Qualifies
Hainan caps the effective individual income tax on qualifying income at 15% for qualifying talent who genuinely live and work on the island. This guide covers eligibility, covered income and…
HNTE Certification in China: The 15% Corporate Tax Rate
High and New Technology Enterprise status cuts China's corporate income tax rate from 25% to 15%. This guide covers the qualifying criteria, the application, renewal and the mistakes that lose…
China Export Tax Rebate: How the VAT Refund Works
China's export tax rebate refunds input VAT on exported goods. This guide explains who claims it, how product-specific rates work, the documentation that decides claims and the common failures.
Representative Office in China: What It Can and Cannot Do
A representative office is the lightest permanent presence a foreign company can register in China, but it cannot earn revenue. This guide covers its permitted scope, deemed-profit tax and when…
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