Hire and Pay Employees in China
Finding a way to hire and pay employees for a business venture in China can be a cumbersome task. Even though it may seem like a complicated task, there are several methods to employ local and foreign talents for your business in China. Here are 6 ways companies can enter the Chinese market and hire […]
E-commerce in China
With a market twice the size than that of the US, the Chinese e-commerce presents a world of opportunity for those who wish to enter it. While a decade ago, China accounted only for 1% of online sales volume worldwide, the country made strides in the online space and exponentially grew its online market presence […]
VAT China Frequently asked Questions
In light of the constantly changing tax and regulatory environment, and in an effort to provide a better understanding of how VAT works in China, we sat down with Harm Hoonstra, Manager at MSA China, to provide some insights on VAT in China. For a complete overview of VAT in China check out our China […]
China Quarterly Results : Q2 2022
The Chinese economy has experienced a sharp decline in growth, with its slowest growth rate since the 2020 outbreak of the virus. The main reason for the decline in growth is attributed to the widespread lockdowns, which brought business activity to a halt. On 15 July 2022, the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released […]
Starting a Business in China
*Last update: August 2023 China, as an emerging market is undoubtedly a highly important country for opportunistic foreign companies looking to expand their operations globally. Despite the potential for growth, doing business in China can be a considerable challenge, due to its complex regulatory environment and processes with regards to set-up and maintenance. Moreover, recent […]
Independent Contractor in China
If you have ever planned on hiring an independent contractor while in China, there are numerous factors you must consider. This article will provide a comprehensive overview on independent contractors in China, the distinctions and challenges associated with hiring contractual workers as well as the necessary requirements and procedures should you decide to hire one. […]
Are Companies Leaving China in 2022?
China has remained firm on its practice of a Zero-COVID strategy that allowed the nation to quickly curb infection rates during the initial outbreak of 2020. The rapid and tight lockdown measures as well as the restrictive travel requirements allowed the country’s economy to quickly recover and sustain its growth trajectory. Despite past effectiveness, the […]
China Eases Border Restrictions
Shanghai residents can finally enjoy a sense of freedom after the extended two-month lockdown. With many businesses and individuals resuming production and work activities, local policies for foreigners are being relaxed as a measure of recovery. As of June 6, 2022, foreign travelers who fall under specific categories will not need to apply for a […]
Shanghai Businesses Re-open: Support Measures Available
With the lockdowns coming to an end, it is important to understand the support and relief offered to businesses during this time. In an effort to contain the COVID outbreak that had swept Shanghai and other parts of China in early March, millions of residents have been ordered to remain at home for an extended […]
Dormant Company in China
There are many reasons why a foreign invested company may decide to suspend their Chinese business activities. This can be due to challenges of establishing a strong presence in China, the need to focus on the home or other markets, in preparation of liquidating the company in the future, or to just simply put the […]
