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China Factory Audit Checklist: 12 Points to Verify Before You Sign a Supplier Contract
A China factory audit should verify more than product quality. Here's a 12-point checklist covering legal status, production capacity, labor compliance, and financial health.
Closing a China Representative Office: The 6-Month Deregistration Process
Closing a China Representative Office is a 6-month process involving tax clearance, debt resolution, and deregistration with multiple agencies. Here's how to plan your RO exit.
How to Register a Representative Office in China: Documents, Timeline, and Costs
Registering a China Representative Office takes 15-30 days and requires specific parent company documents. Here's the step-by-step process, document checklist, and cost breakdown.
China Representative Office in 2026: What It Can and Cannot Do
A Representative Office allows foreign companies to maintain a China presence without a separate legal entity. Here's exactly what an RO can and cannot do under 2026 regulations.
China Social Insurance for Foreign Workers: Who Must Participate and What It Costs in 2026
Foreign employees working in China must participate in social insurance under the 2011 Social Insurance Law. Here's a breakdown of contribution rates, exemptions, and bilateral agreements.
China Individual Income Tax for Foreign Employees: 2026 Rates, Deductions, and Traps
Foreign employees in China face a progressive IIT rate up to 45%. Understand the 6-year rule, tax residency, deductible allowances, and how to structure compensation efficiently.