Policy changes, explained by topic. Each section below leads with an evergreen guide, followed by the latest developments. For foreign founders, shareholders and HR teams in Guangzhou, Foshan and the Greater Bay Area.
Foreign individual tax, corporate tax and ongoing compliance obligations for foreign-invested enterprises.
The 20% IIT on dividends from foreign-invested enterprises takes effect. Withholding is due within 15 days of the following month; individual settlement by 30 June of the following year.
CIT rates, VAT thresholds and filing requirements for foreign-invested enterprises, including the extended 1% VAT rate for small-scale taxpayers through 2027.
Social insurance contribution breakdown and IIT calculation for foreign employees, with local GBA practical examples.
Work permit categories, cross-city mobility, residence permits, employer changes and exit-entry compliance.
From 15 September 2026, providing false materials or making false statements in a visa or port-entry application may result in a one-to-five-year prohibition on entry. Entities and individuals issuing invitation letters are responsible for the authenticity of their content and must cooperate with verification.
Digital work permit cards are now recognised across China; employers and authorities verify status via QR code.
Additional STEM professionals can qualify for Category A work permits, with faster processing and longer validity.
Family residence permits do not grant work rights. The page explains the legal alternatives for dependants seeking employment.
Clarifies the legal boundaries and practical steps for converting an M (business) visa to a work permit within the Greater Bay Area.
Details on the newly launched K-visa category for young international professionals.
Procedures and timelines for renewing, updating or cancelling a foreign work permit, with compliance pitfalls to avoid.
240-hour visa-free transit for citizens of 54 countries, with permitted cross-province travel.
Entity choice, city comparison, and local registration requirements in Guangzhou and Foshan.
Self-compiled business addresses must be pre-recorded on the official platform; effective July 2026, impacting new company registrations in Foshan.
District-specific policies, required documents and estimated processing times for Guangzhou.
Local expertise for WFOE registration in Foshan, from document preparation to business license issuance.
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, covering tax clearance and license cancellation.
German-language guide comparing entity options for German entrepreneurs entering the China market.
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