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Establishing a subsidiary in China is often treated as the finish line for market entry. In practice it is closer to the starting line. Once a foreign-invested enterprise is licensed and operating, the more strategic question becomes how to turn that legal presence into something that reaches further down the value chain, ideally all the …
Foreign investors in China face real trade risks — delayed delivery, quality issues, and logistics damage. Here is how a locally registered subsidiary gives you the financial and legal tools to handle them.
For foreign businesses looking to export goods from China, navigating the country’s customs classification system is one of the most consequential decisions they will make. Two export declaration models dominate the landscape: Model 0110 (General Trade) and Model 1039 (Market Procurement Export). Each carries distinct implications for tax treatment, compliance burden, procedural complexity, and operational …
Model 1039 vs Model 0110: Which China Export Declaration Model Works for Your Business? Read More »
You’ve got your WFOE business license. The hard part is over, right? Not quite. The bank account is where most foreign-invested companies hit their first real wall. We’ve helped over 2,000 companies set up in China since 1994, and the bank account opening is consistently the step that causes the most frustration, delays, and unexpected …
How to Open a China WFOE Bank Account in 2026: A Practical Field Guide Read More »
For foreign companies exporting from China, choosing the right customs declaration model is not a technical footnote—it directly affects your cost structure, compliance exposure, and speed to market. Among the many regimes available, two models frequently surface in advisory discussions: the Consolidated Tax Exemption Model (Code 1039) and the Normal Tax Rebate Model (Code 0110). …
1039 vs 0110: Choosing the Right Export Model for Your China Trade Operations Read More »
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 a WFOE (Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise) in China and begins conducting import and export business independently, it may be eligible to apply for export tax refunds (出口退税) — a refund of …
Export Tax Refund in China: How Foreign-Invested Companies Can Claim VAT Refunds Read More »
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 30% T/T deposit, balance before shipment.” Or: “L/C at sight, sorry.” It’s not that they don’t like you. It’s that your order is one of maybe fifty they’re shipping that …
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 look in 2026 — OEM clusters, PICC export credit insurance, FTZ incentives, and a port ranked among the world’s top five.
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 practical tips.
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 consumer market of 1.4 billion people with rapidly upgrading demand. Registering a company in China is very achievable for foreign nationals, but the process has its own logic, paperwork and …
How to Register a Company in China: A Practical Guide for Foreign Investors (2026) Read More »
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