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How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Before You Send the Deposit
A polished Alibaba profile and a price below market are a shop window, not a guarantee. The only thing that shows the real picture is systematic due diligence — done before the money moves.
Why ver...
Jul 13, 2026
Business in China
How to Choose Your China Company Structure: WFOE, JV or RO
Getting the structure wrong at the outset costs more than it looks — switching later drags months of re-approvals behind it. Here's how to pick the format that actually fits you.
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Jul 13, 2026
Business in China
What Setting Up a WFOE in China Actually Costs
An ad promises a "turnkey" company for a couple of thousand dollars — but by the time you're operational, the bill is three times higher. Here's what really makes up a WFOE budget, and where the extra...
Jul 08, 2026
Business in China
Corporate Income Tax (CIT) in China: Principles, Rates, and Compliance
Corporate Income Tax (CIT), also referred to as Enterprise Income Tax (EIT), is the main direct tax for most companies earning income in China. The legal basis is the Law of the People's Republic of C...
Apr 20, 2026
Business in China
Contribution of Registered Capital to Companies in China: Evolution of Requirements and Strategic Planning After the 2024 Reform
Registered Capital, as stipulated in the company's constitutional documents and recorded in the register of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), is not merely a formal figure. It rep...
Apr 10, 2026
Business in China
Key Risks After Obtaining a Work Permit and Residence Permit in China
From Formal Status to Sustainable Residence
Obtaining a work permit and a residence permit in China is a crucial milestone, marking your formal recognition as a foreign expert. However, this stage ...
Apr 06, 2026
Business in China
Company Registration Procedure for Foreign-Invested Enterprises in China
Just ten years ago, the procedure for establishing a foreign-invested company in China resembled navigating a labyrinth with many closed doors. The foreign investor was forced first to find the "right...
Mar 23, 2026
Business in China
How a Foreign Investor Can Obtain a Visa and Residence Permit in China as Founder and Director of Their Own Company
Step-by-Step Guide 2026: From Company Registration to an R Visa and Permanent Residence
The Core Problem:
"I established a WFOE in China. Now I want to come, become its General Director, manage ...
Mar 20, 2026
Business in China
Launching a Business in China: Where to Start to Avoid Risks
The idea of opening a company in China is inspiring: new niches are formed here annually—from digital services and biotechnologies to the export of premium goods and green-tech solutions. The market a...
Mar 16, 2026