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Export Tax Refund in China: How Foreign-Invested Companies Can Claim VAT Refunds

Tax refund counters at major Chinese airports and ports – foreign-invested exporters can claim VAT refunds on qualifying exported goods When a foreign-invested company establishes ...
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Can’t Get Payment Terms from Chinese Suppliers? Export Credit Insurance Is the Missing Piece

You found a supplier in China. Good product, fair price, responsive team. Then you reach the payment terms, and the conversation stops: “We only accept ...
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Why Register Your China Company in Qingdao: A 2026 Investor’s Guide

If you are deciding between Shanghai, Shenzhen and Qingdao for your China WFOE or Joint Venture, here is why Qingdao and Shandong deserve a serious ...
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Setting Up a Company in China and Securing Your Visa: A Complete Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)

A 2026 step-by-step guide for foreign investors: set up a WFOE in China, then secure M, Z, residence, and family visas. Includes timelines, documents, and ...
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How to Register a Company in China: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors (2026)

China remains one of the world’s most important markets for foreign investors — not only as the largest manufacturing base on earth, but as a ...