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Can I apply for China business license completely remotely in 2026?

Can I Apply for China Business License Completely Remotely in 2026? Yes — as of 2026, foreign companies can apply for a China business license complet

Do I need a separate license for import-export activities in China?

Do You Need a Separate License for Import-Export Activities in China? In most cases, yes — companies engaging in cross-border trade in China must obta

Background: From Representative Office to Full Operations

Background: From Representative Office to Full Operations Since 2005, a German mid-sized engineering firm specializing in industrial automation and pr

Background: A US Biotech Startup’s Remote China Entry

Background: A US Biotech Startup's Remote China Entry In early 2022, a US-based biotechnology startup — referred to here as "BioGene," a preclinical-s

Background: A Japanese Sogo Shosha’s Multi-Subsidiary Strategy

Background: A Japanese Sogo Shosha's Multi-Subsidiary Strategy In 2023, a major Japanese general trading company (sogo shosha, 総合商社) — one of Japan's

Can I convert my China representative office into a WFOE license?

Can I convert my China representative office into a WFOE license? Yes, you can convert your China representative office (代表处, representative office, d