China Business Guides
Practical, English-language guides on company registration, WFOE, trademarks, VAT, corporate tax, payroll and ongoing compliance in China.
How to Register a Company in China as a Foreigner
Structures, documents, timeline and step-by-step process.
Read guideHow Much Does It Cost to Start a Company in China?
Formation fees, government charges and first-year costs explained.
Read guideWFOE vs Representative Office in China
Which structure fits your activity, invoicing and hiring needs.
Read guideCan Foreigners Own 100% of a Company in China?
Ownership rules, restricted sectors and the negative list.
Read guideHow to Open a Corporate Bank Account in China
Documents, bank choices, in-person rules and timelines.
Read guideChina VAT Explained for Foreign Companies
Rates, taxpayer types, filing cycles and input credits.
Read guideChina Corporate Tax Guide
CIT rates, incentives, quarterly prepayments and annual settlement.
Read guideDo You Need a China Trademark?
Why first-to-file matters and when to register.
Read guideHow to Register a Trademark in China
Search, classes, application and the examination timeline.
Read guideChina Trademark Classes Explained
The 45 classes and China's subclass system, made simple.
Read guideHow Long Does China Company Registration Take?
Realistic timelines by structure, city and industry.
Read guideChina Accounting Requirements for Foreign Companies
Books, filings and reporting obligations you must meet.
Read guideChina Payroll and Social Insurance
Salaries, IIT, social insurance and housing fund basics.
Read guideHow to Close a Company in China
Deregistration steps, tax clearance and timeline.
Read guideChina Company Annual Compliance Guide
Audits, annual reports and filings to stay in good standing.
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