Using removals services in China

When you’re moving apartments in China, the first thing you should do is seek help.

Using WeChat Wallet’s Quick Pay function in Chinese stores

The social networking app WeChat can also be used to buy goods from physical stores in China, just like cash or a credit card.

What should I do if my bank card has been lost or stolen in China?

Losing your bank card in China is a real inconvenience. As a general rule, you’ll need to wait five work days to have your card replaced.

How to call abroad from the Chinese mainland

Want to know how to call home from China? There are several ways you can use to make international calls from the Chinese mainland,

How is income tax calculated for foreigners in China?

Most foreign citizens who work in China for longer than 90 days (or 183 days if your country has signed a double taxation treaty with China) are ...

The different types of business entity in China

Before starting a business in China, you should understand the different types of business structures you can establish as a foreigner, and how t...

What is a Foreign Expert Certificate? How do I get one?

The Foreign Expert Certificate is a type of ID given to non-Chinese people working in China, and basically acts as an alternative to the Foreign ...

Medical examinations for work visas in China

If you want to stay in China for longer than one year on a work visa – or longer than six months on an X1 student visa – you must pass an officia...

What is a Chinese fapiao and what is it used for?

if you’re here to work (and certainly if you’re doing business in the country) you’ll soon become aware of the fapiao (发票, fāpiào). You’ll also w...

How To Start A Business In China — WFOE

This post focuses on the forming of a Wholly Foreign Owned Entity (WFOE) in China.