Foreigners entering the country to complete short-term work tasks refer to those who enter the country for the following reasons and stay in the country for no more than 90 days:1.To complete technical, science research, management, advisory jobs, etc. with their partner in China;2.To conduct trial training for sports in China (including coaches and athletes) ;3.Photographing (including advertisements and documentaries) ;4.Fashion Show (including car models, shooting print advertisements, etc.).

Temporary residence registration form for foreigners refers to the registration form
for temporary accommodation that should be completed by persons without a mainland
Chinese identity card who are staying in hotels, restaurants, inns, guest houses, schools,
enterprises, institutions or agencies, organisations and other Chinese institutions upon
presentation of a valid document

We all know that a permanent residency in China (China Green Card) will bring a lot of convenience to foreigners who want to live in China for a long time, but it is also very difficult to apply for permanent residency in China and many foreigners want to apply but do not know exactly how to apply and what documents they need to prepare. So let's take a brief look at the conditions and process for applying for permanent residency in China.

The work permit for foreigners in China is a visa specially designed to attract foreign talents to work in China. It can provide foreigners with employment opportunities. The types of visas applied include multiple entry and exit visas, allowing foreigners to travel home and abroad during their work in China. They can return home to visit relatives, travel or work abroad. It has high flexibility. If it expires, they can apply for extension, and the number of extensions is unlimited.

Certification is to make the notarial certificate issued by one country recognized by the relevant departments in another country and have legal effect, so that the legal effect of the document will not be affected by doubting whether the seal and signature on the document are true or not. Embassies abroad can handle consular certification for notarial certificates or other supporting documents issued by relevant country agencies and certified by the relevant country department or secretaries of state to be sent to China for use.

At present, there are 20 cities in China implementing the144-Hour TWOV policy, including Shanghai - the Yangtze River Delta , Beijing -Jing-Jin-Ji Region , Shenyang - Liaoning , Xian, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xiamen, Kunming, Wuhan and Qingdao and Guangdong Province . Different ports of entry are opened in the cities. The visa-free policy provides greater convenience for international transit, as well as more flexibility of short-term travel, business trip and family visit in China. What Are the Requirements of 144-Hour Visa-free Transit ?

If you plan to start business in China, to register a Chinese company, WFOE can be a good option for you. For now we can help register companies in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Chengdu, Zhongshan, Dongguan, and Hainan, etc. Which city is the best option for your business? Well undoubtedly there are different advantages for different cities and here are several pictures for your decision.

International banking is necessary for more and more individuals and companies and we should make the most of this to cope with globalization for study, work, travel and business. However, you probably have realized that it has become more and more difficult to open bank accounts in Hong Kong, Singapore and USA, etc. Especially under the CRS, most banks have more strict requirements for applicants, either individuals or companies. We has helped many clients with both personal and company bank account opening, based on experience, here to share a few common reasons why applicants fail to open accounts and what we can do to deal with the issues to make the process go well for account opening.

Recently some ask about how to extend work permit in China. Well, today a little bit about what are required to extend a work permit.

The China R Visa, also known as the Talent Visa, is designed for high-level professionals and urgently needed foreign talents. This visa offers significant advantages such as extended validity, longer stays, and family-friendly policies. For qualified individuals, it also serves as a stepping stone toward permanent residence (China Green Card).

China Green Card or we called China PR is issued to those who are going to reside in China permanently. Before if you want to apply the China green card, the access threshold is very high. So in shanghai, there are 170,000+ foreign expats living and working in shanghai, but only less than 10K person successfully got the China permanent residence. Right now, there is a good news from 1st July 2015, Shanghai public security bureau relax the China green card's policy. Right now more and more foreigners have the benefit to apply it. Who will get benefit from the new China Green Card's policy?

According to Article 19 of the Chinese Patent Law, foreigners, foreign companies, or other foreign organizations that do not have a habitual residence or place of business in China apply for patents in China, or have other patent matters that need to be handled, they shall entrust a patent established in China according to law Agency agency.

When you want to develop your apps in China, do you find that the application environment in China is different from that in the West and that there are strict controls over releasing the apps and games? Or when you submit your apps to the app market, you will be required to provide related qualifications, such as Computer software copyright. That’s what most overseas developers often face, so there is an article about how to obtain the copyright.

If you're running a small business in China—or thinking of starting one—you may be leaving serious money on the table. The Chinese government has just extended and enhanced a series of generous tax relief policies aimed squarely at supporting small and micro enterprises. These incentives could dramatically cut your tax bill, reduce compliance burdens, and free up capital for growth.
Here's what you need to know—and how to take full advantage.

Since the full implementation of the Work Permit System for Foreigners Working in China nationwide on April 1st, 2017, it has played a positive role in facilitating foreigners' working in China and standardizing management. To explain the system in a more concise and accurate way, the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) made this "Illustrated Work Permit System" in both Chinese and English versions to present to our readers.

All companies in China have to pay value-added tax ( “VAT” ) based on their taxable revenue. According to related taxation laws of China, VAT taxpayers are categorized into general taxpayers and small-scale taxpayers based on their annual taxable sales.Taxpayers with annual revenue exceeding the ceiling set for small scale taxpayers must apply for general taxpayer status. The current ceiling for all companies is 5 million RMB a year.

As a foreigner working in China, you may encounter all kinds of legal issues. We are here in presenting the top six frequently asked questions and provide answers below:1.Q:Employees can’t terminate their employment contract, otherwise they have to pay a penalty, correct? A：Incorrect, you can terminate the employment contract legally by sending a 30 day’s written notice without facing any penalty.

As of January 1, 2019, a new system of individual income tax in China is going to be formally implemented. As expats working or doing business in China, what should you know about the new law?1. Who should pay and what income will be included?1) Expats have resided in China for accumulative183days or more in one tax year shall be resident individuals. Resident individuals shall pay IIT on their income gained within or outside China.2) Expats have resided in China for less than accumulative183day

All expats working or doing business in China must be careful with your tax issues now, ask yourselves the following questions or check with your accountant or tax attorney about your tax status in China:1.Am I a tax payer?Expats who have resided in China for 183 days or more cumulatively within a tax year, shall be deemed as resident individuals, all income from China and overseas shall be subject to individual income tax.For expats who have resided in China for less than 183 days cumulatively

With that being said, there are some preliminary things you need to do before you eventually file your trademark. A thorough research has to be undertaken to understand what kind of text/graphic can be registered as a trademark in line with the Trademark Law of the PRC, already before you have the logo designed or consider a logo officially and initiate your marketing campaign. The following tips might be valuable:I. The text must not be forbidden by law.1. It must not be identical or similar to