Foreign Investment articles
This topic collection brings together the operating, compliance and market-entry decisions connected to foreign investment.
September 20, 2026 · 8 min read
A practical guide to Hainan QFLP and QDLP structures, confirmed entry rules, the QDLP WFOE model, EF accounts and a step-by-step setup roadmap.
Read the guideSeptember 16, 2026 · 6 min read
A practical briefing for overseas SaaS founders comparing cross-border sales, a China WFOE and local partners, with ICP, data and Hainan decision points.
Read the guideSeptember 15, 2026 · 18 min read
Hainan FTP customs closure explained: check zero-tariff goods, EF accounts, tax conditions and a 10-step action plan for foreign companies.
Read the guideSeptember 9, 2026 · 18 min read
China AEO certification for foreign companies: benefits, requirements & process — 2026 two-tier rules, 60-country mutual recognition, and Hainan FTP stacking.
Read the guideSeptember 9, 2026 · 20 min read
China trade company setup guide for foreign founders: 2026 registration steps, import rights in 2-4 weeks, tax & export rebate rules, plus Hainan FTP benefits.
Read the guideSeptember 3, 2026 · 11 min read
A practical 2026 guide to China one-person company registration for foreign entrepreneurs, including ownership, work permits, compliance and Hainan's 15% CIT test.
Read the guideSeptember 2, 2026 · 16 min read
From September 1, 2026, foreign individuals receiving dividends from Chinese WFOEs pay 20% individual income tax. This guide explains the change, withholding, filing and profit repatriation impact.
Read the guideSeptember 2, 2026 · 13 min read
The NDRC's September 2026 roundtable and sector-opening list: telecom, internet, education, culture and healthcare, plus profit-reinvestment relief.
Read the guideSeptember 1, 2026 · 18 min read
How foreign businesses set up cross-border e-commerce in China: WFOE registration, customs codes, EDI rules, taxes, and Hainan FTP benefits.
Read the guideAugust 31, 2026 · 23 min read
How foreign drug, device, hospital, CRO, digital-health and specialist-care businesses can assess market entry through the Boao Lecheng medical zone in Hainan.
Read the guideAugust 29, 2026 · 24 min read
A practical 2026 roadmap for foreign founders doing business in China: entry vehicle comparison, Hainan FTP advantages, real cost breakdown, banking and tax compliance, and a 90-day action plan.
Read the guideAugust 28, 2026 · 15 min read
China bookkeeping costs explained: 2026 monthly fees by provider tier, what's included, annual compliance extras (CIT settlement, audit), in-house vs outsourced comparison, and how to avoid hidden charges.
Read the guideAugust 27, 2026 · 15 min read
China employer of record explained: what an EOR does, 2026 cost benchmarks (USD 200–700 per employee/month), compliance risks under Chinese labor law, provider selection criteria, and when to switch to a WFOE.
Read the guideAugust 27, 2026 · 20 min read
A step-by-step 2026 guide to registering a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China. Entity types, required documents, the full process, timeline, cost, registered capital, bank accounts, tax setup, common mistakes, and why Hainan Free Trade Port is now the preferred location for foreign founders.
Read the guideAugust 27, 2026 · 14 min read
Learn how to set up a company in China as a foreigner. Compare WFOE, JV, and representative office options, understand the registration process, timeline, costs, and Hainan FTP advantages.
Read the guideAugust 23, 2026 · 10 min read
Sea Expandary — Richard Liu's yacht venture — closed its 80% acquisition of catamaran builder OceanWalker on August 17, 2026, weeks after agreeing to buy 80% of Camper & Nicholsons for €40M. What the deals mean for the Sanya yacht industry, Yazhou Bay Science City, and foreign marine suppliers entering via the Hainan FTP.
Read the guideAugust 22, 2026 · 18 min read
China registered capital explained for 2026: the 5-year payment deadline under the 2024 Company Law, the transition rule for existing companies, minimum capital by industry, how much to declare for a WFOE, the payment-in process, and China vs Hong Kong vs Singapore compared.
Read the guideAugust 21, 2026 · 13 min read
Sanya Yazhou Bay Science City is becoming China's marine industry hub. Liu Qiangdong's 217.7-mu yacht complex, zero-tariff imports & 15% CIT explained for foreign investors.
Read the guideAugust 20, 2026 · 20 min read
Hainan cross-border data rules explained for foreign companies: China's three-lane data export regime, the Hainan FTP data export negative list, nationwide exemptions, the Dun & Bradstreet case, the August 2026 pilot announcement, and who actually benefits.
Read the guideAugust 19, 2026 · 23 min read
China corporate income tax explained for foreign companies: the standard 25% rate, the reduced 15% and 5% rates, Hainan FTP incentives, withholding tax, VAT, filing rules, and how China compares to the US.
Read the guideAugust 18, 2026 · 20 min read
Payroll outsourcing China guide for 2026: compare PEPM fees, payroll providers, PEO and EOR options, compliance scope, and next steps for your team.
Read the guideAugust 18, 2026 · 11 min read
A fact-checked 2026 China company registration cost guide covering documents, address, banking, compliance, registered capital, entity choices, and Hainan tax conditions.
Read the guideAugust 18, 2026 · 17 min read
Hainan JV setup explained: equity rules, 15% tax eligibility, local partner requirements & when a WFOE is simpler. 2026 comparison + free structuring consult.
Read the guideAugust 17, 2026 · 22 min read
An Employer of Record lets you hire employees in China without registering a company; a WFOE gives you a real entity with fapiao, contracts, and full control. An honest comparison of cost, speed, control, compliance risk, and when each one is the right call.
Read the guideAugust 17, 2026 · 10 min read
Assess a China representative office in 2026: permitted liaison work, prohibited profit-making activity, two-year parent requirement, filing timeline, tax and RO vs WFOE.
Read the guideAugust 16, 2026 · 13 min read
Closing a WFOE in China takes 6–12 months and involves liquidation, tax clearance, and deregistration with multiple government departments. The full process, realistic costs, how to do it remotely — and what happens if you just walk away.
Read the guideAugust 16, 2026 · 14 min read
Opening a business bank account in China as a foreign company starts with registering a local entity — then comes KYC, three account types, and bank-by-bank rules. The documents, the realistic timeline, and when Wise or Airwallex is enough.
Read the guideAugust 13, 2026 · 11 min read
What is registered capital in China, and how much do you actually need? A 2026 guide to the subscribed-capital system, five-year payment rule, WFOE planning and capital changes.
Read the guideAugust 13, 2026 · 10 min read
What Hainan's 30-measure foreign-services action plan means for investors, from registration and work permits to banking, data, healthcare, education and payments.
Read the guideAugust 13, 2026 · 11 min read
A 2026 sector-by-sector guide to Hainan Free Trade Port incentives for trading, manufacturing, technology, finance, tourism, healthcare and education—with eligibility limits.
Read the guideAugust 12, 2026 · 10 min read
A transparent 2026 cost guide for foreign founders registering a company in China, covering formation, address, banking, compliance, capital, and Hainan policy conditions.
Read the guideAugust 11, 2026 · 8 min read
Register a tech or digital-economy company in Hainan FTP: 15% CIT, cross-border data rules, Yazhou Bay options and 2026 steps for foreign founders.
Read the guideAugust 11, 2026 · 19 min read
A practical guide for foreign founders to register a company in China in 2026. Covers business structures, Hainan FTP advantages, registration process, tax obligations, and common mistakes.
Read the guideAugust 10, 2026 · 23 min read
A practical 2026 guide for foreign companies assessing Hainan's customs system, conditional 15% tax policies, suitable industries, setup steps and operating risks.
Read the guideAugust 10, 2026 · 13 min read
On August 2, 2026, Hainan issued 19 new investment and financing reform measures (Qiongfu Office [2026] No. 50). Here's what matters for foreign capital: VC tax incentives, an 80% excess-profit concession for angel and venture funds, REITs and ABS issuance rewards, and an official mandate for foreign investment service agencies.
Read the guideAugust 9, 2026 · 20 min read
Hainan company registration process for foreigners, step by step: documents, 3–5 day license, bank & tax setup — plus China setup alternatives compared. 2026 guide.
Read the guideAugust 8, 2026 · 19 min read
How foreigners incorporate a Hainan WFOE in 2026: entity choice, documents, timeline, costs, registered capital, banking and tax, step by step.
Read the guideAugust 7, 2026 · 11 min read
Hainan has a dedicated 27-item foreign investment negative list with distinctive openings in education, telecom, legal services and mining. Learn how ASEAN investors should screen market access in 2026.
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