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Hiring Your First Employee in China: A 7-Step Guide for Foreign WFOEs

Hiring your first China employee triggers HR compliance obligations: social insurance, labor contract filing, and payroll setup. Follow this 7-step guide.

China Tax Registration for WFOEs: Getting Your Taxpayer Status and Golden Tax System

After your business license, tax registration determines your VAT status and ability to issue fapiao. Learn the step-by-step process for general taxpayer registration.

China Bank Account Types for Foreign Companies: Basic, General, and Capital Accounts

Foreign-invested enterprises in China typically need 3 bank accounts: basic, capital, and general. Each serves a different regulatory purpose.

China Battery Industry 2026: CATL, BYD, and the Global Supply Chain Reshaping

China controls 70% of global battery cell production and 85% of cathode processing. Here is what CATL and BYD strategies mean for foreign suppliers.

Exporting from China: VAT Rebates, Documentation, and Compliance for Foreign WFOEs

Foreign-invested WFOEs can export from China and claim VAT rebates. Learn the export process, documentation requirements, and VAT refund rates.

China Logistics Infrastructure: Ports, Rail, and Last-Mile Delivery Networks in 2026

China operates 7 of the worlds 10 busiest container ports and 45,000 km of high-speed rail. Here is what importers need to know about logistics infrastructure.