Business Setup
China Bank Account Types Compared: Capital, Current and Intercompany Loan Accounts — What Each Can Receive and Pay
Information date: 10 October 2026 — A foreign-invested company in China normally runs three separate accounts: a foreign-exchange capital account that receives shareholder equity, a basic RMB current account used for dai
News: ‘Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains’ Signal Meets Licensing — Where Environmental Permits Sit in a New China Business Licence Application
Information date: 9 October 2026 — On 5 June 2025 People's Daily carried a study card restating the 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets' formulation first made in Anji, Zhejiang, in 2005. For investors
China Bank Account Opening FAQ: What a Foreign Parent Company Must File Before the First RMB Transfer
Information date: 9 October 2026 — A foreign parent normally funds its China entity through a domestic RMB settlement account or a Non-Resident Account. Before the first cross-border RMB transfer, the bank must complete
WFOE vs Joint Venture vs Representative Office in China: Setup Comparison
Information date: 28 September 2026 — Under the Foreign Investment Law and the national negative list, foreign investors can choose a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE), an equity or contractual joint venture (JV), o
Case: Tax Registration and Fapiao Setup for a New Foreign-Invested Manufacturer
Information date: 24 September 2026 — This composite case follows the typical sequence after a foreign manufacturer incorporates in China: tax registration, which is largely merged into the business licence and multi-cer
China Payroll Compliance Guide for Foreign Employers: IIT, Social Insurance and Filing Deadlines
Information date: 24 September 2026 — A China-registered employer acts as withholding agent for individual income tax, deducting tax from each monthly payout and filing with the tax authority by the 15th of the following