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China Payroll Setup for Foreign Companies: 5 Steps Before Your First Salary Run
Setting up payroll in China requires registration with tax, social insurance, and housing fund authorities. Here's a 5-step guide to get your first salary run right.
Export Controls and China’s Semiconductor Industry: A Compliance Guide for Foreign Firms
Navigating US, EU, and Chinese export controls on semiconductors requires a multi-jurisdictional compliance framework. Here's how foreign firms can operate legally in 2026.
China’s Import Tariff Structure 2026: MFN Rates, FTAs, and How to Minimize Your Duty Burden
China applies different tariff rates depending on product origin. Understand MFN rates, FTA preferential rates, and temporary rates to legally minimize your import duty burden.
China Import Licensing in 2026: Which Products Require Permits and How to Get Them
Not all products can be freely imported into China. Here's a guide to import licensing categories, the application process, and how to navigate China's customs clearance in 2026.
Finding a Chinese JV Partner: 4 Vetting Steps Before You Sign
Choosing the wrong Chinese JV partner is the most common reason foreign JVs fail. Here's a 4-step vetting process covering financial health, government relationships, and cultural fit.
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in China: A 7-Step Guide for Foreign Companies (2026)
Opening a corporate bank account in China takes 2-8 weeks and requires in-person legal representative presence. Here's a 7-step guide with document checklist, bank comparison, and practical tips for 2026.