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China Business Insights

Explore the intricacies of business, payroll, and HR in China with expert insights, tips, and strategies on our informative blog.

Key Takeaways China’s major banks are integral to its economy and exert significant global influence. Performance assessments include profitability, asset

Key Takeaways Technology advancements and traditional work values influence remote work in China. Legal regulations in China establish structured guidelines

Though in the past transfer pricing was mostly a topic of concern for larger multinationals, as a result of these
The Permanent Establishment (PE) is frequently used in double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAs). When a PE is constituted, China levies

Key Takeaways As a major international investment center, companies must know how to send and receive money from China.  In

Key Takeaways Capital gains tax in China applies to profits from selling assets such as property and shares. The provisions

Key Takeaways Digital yuan is a digital currency, fixed to the value of the yuan and backed by China’s central

Key Takeaways When entering the China marketplace or doing business there, it is crucial to choose the right business structure

Double taxation treaties are agreements between two countries that aim to prevent the same income from being taxed twice. As

Navigating the complexities of doing business in China can be challenging, especially when deciding on the optimal market entry vehicle.

To provide a better understanding on how to exit the Chinese market and which options are available to foreign invested

As reported by Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the World Economic Forum, China’s economy demonstrated robust growth, surpassing the government’s

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As the home of the world’s second-largest GDP, China constantly commands the attention of international investors. However, prudent planning and

China is currently facing a significant demographic crisis as its population experiences a decline for the first time in 60

In an attempt to increase foreign investment and improve the downturn China currently finds itself in regarding foreign investment, the

Over the last few decades, China has garnered the reputation as the world’s manufacturing hub. The efficiency and cost-effective manufacturing

In China, an Internet Content Provider (ICP) License plays an important role in when it comes to online activities and

China’s economy experienced a 6.3% expansion in the 2nd quarter compared to the previous year, mainly driven by a low

Emerging as one of China’s most innovative and economically competitive cities, Shenzhen presents itself as a promising location for foreign

If you intend on creating a legal entity or having an office in China, it is required by the Chinese

Guangzhou, as one of China’s major cities, offers a highly favorable environment for foreign companies looking to establish a presence

Expanding business operations globally has never been easier than with the opportunities afforded through technology in today’s times. For businesses

With the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns in China, the livestreaming industry experienced great popularity and offered a way

To obtain a business license in China or if you have any questions about it, get in touch with us

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When hiring employees in China, employers must abide by relevant laws and regulations and as such are required as well
In the past, working in mainland China for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan (HMT) residents meant they had to obtain
Determining Individual Income Tax (IIT) and Social Security of local staff is relatively easy, when it comes to foreigners this
For many foreign companies, China’s legal and tax environment on hiring & paying staff is very different. As a result,
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China's VAT reform continued with new Value Added Tax policies, such as lowering of China's VAT rates in 2019, increased
On March 5th, 2019, China announced reductions to the Value Added Tax (VAT). The VAT rates of 16% and 10%
China's State Council introduced tax cuts for SMEs and low-profit enterprises. Among others, Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Value Added
The new deferral policy for dividends tax (WHT) in China extended the scope of industries in which you can re-invest
China released another update to the country's IIT Law. The new Individual Income Tax (IIT) Law outlines procedures to claim
After China released the Draft Amendments to the Individual Income Tax Law, several questions remained. This article answers these by
The amendments to the PRC IIT Law will introduce a number of potential important changes for individuals and their employers
China has as of Dec 1st 2017 reduced its import duty rates for a wide array of consumer products as
What does “Tax break” stand for? What does the Individual Income Tax Law (IITL) state in China? What are the
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