Effective 1 September 2026, foreign individuals receiving dividends from FIEs in China are subject to 20% individual income tax under MOF/STA Announcement 2026 No. 27.
Original comparison of registration thresholds, tax incentives and processing timelines across the three Guangdong cities.
CIT rates, VAT thresholds and filing requirements for foreign-invested enterprises, including the extended 1% VAT rate for small-scale taxpayers.
Interactive self-check tool for permanent residence eligibility based on 2026 criteria.
Social insurance contribution breakdown and IIT calculation for foreign employees, with local GBA examples.
Visitor registration, M visa application and on-site business setup guidance for international buyers attending the 2026 Canton Fair.
Cumulative withholding calculator with bonus tax comparison and special additional deductions.
German-language guide comparing entity options for German entrepreneurs entering the China market.
Step-by-step breakdown of the WFOE registration process, including capital requirements, documentation and post-establishment compliance.
Original July 2026 entry on Foshan's requirement that self-compiled addresses be pre-recorded in the Standard Address Database.
240-hour visa-free transit for citizens of 54 countries, with permitted cross-province travel.
Procedures and timelines for renewing, updating or cancelling a foreign work permit.
Guide to obtaining the Work Permit Notification Letter, the first step for a Z-visa application.
Additional STEM professionals can now qualify for Category A work permits, with faster processing and longer validity.
Local expertise for WFOE registration in Foshan, from document preparation to business licence issuance.
Specialist services for establishing an Equity Joint Venture in Foshan.
Legal boundaries and practical steps for converting an M visa to a work permit within the Greater Bay Area.
Updated requirements and procedures for incorporating in Hong Kong, including nominee services and bank account opening.
Step-by-step guide to legally deregister and close a company in China.
Overview of eligibility, capital requirements and the end-to-end registration workflow for a WFOE.
Local insights into company registration in Guangzhou, including district-specific policies and estimated processing times.
Practical guide to the work permit application process in the twin cities, including document checklists.
Clarification that S1/S2 family residence permits do not grant work rights, and the legal alternatives.
RO setup guide, from registration with the Administration for Market Regulation to opening a local bank account.
Details on the newly launched K-visa category for young international professionals.
Digital work permit cards are now recognised across China; employers and authorities verify status via QR code.
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