China QC 2026 Metric Data China's share of global manufacturing ~28% Active mandatory GB standards 2,176 Active recommended GB/T standards 46,592 CCC certification categories 17 (expandin...
Dissolving a WFOE: 9–12 months standard, 3–5 months simplified. Tax clearance: 3–8 months (50–70% of timeline). Penalty: RMB 10,000–100,000.
China's Civil Code Contract Chapter (526 articles) governs every commercial relationship a foreign company enters in China. Key rules: liquidated damages capped at ~30% of actual loss, deposit penalty...
China's 2025 Judicial Interpretation II tightened labor rules across 5 areas. Foreign employers face 2N penalties for illegal termination and void social insurance waivers.
China imposes 2N double severance for wrongful dismissal, N+1 for no-fault termination without notice, and N for mutual agreements. WFOEs face 45–60 day arbitration and full burden of proof. This 2026...
Every WFOE must enroll each employee in 5 mandatory social insurances plus a housing fund within 30 days of hire. Employer costs add 27%–37% on top of gross salary.
Remote work in China on an L visa violates Article 41 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law, with penalties of ¥5,000–¥20,000 fines, 5–15 days detention, and a 10-year re-entry ban ...
China's 4-category family reunion visa system (Q1/Q2/S1/S2) requires sponsor documentation, does not grant work rights under Article 41, and requires a residence permit within 30 days ...
China's 3-tier work permit system requires 4× local salary (¥33,016–¥49,736/month) for Category B, 6× (¥49,524–¥74,604/month) for Category A, or 86+ points via the scoring framework.
Apply 30 days before expiry. Processing takes 3–6 business days. Shanghai B-class requires ¥49,736/month. Upgrade B to A at 6× local salary.
Foreign spouses on Q1 visas cannot work without a permit. Four legal paths exist — spouse-company hiring, Category A salary (≥RMB 71,600/mo), points-based classification, and passive overseas income.
Foreign professionals can own shares under the 2020 Foreign Investment Law, but working for that company without a work permit risks fines of RMB 5,000–20,000.
Registering a WFOE in 2026 costs RMB 3,000+ monthly in self-sponsorship, requires 60+ points on the work permit system, and offers zero dedicated self-employment visa option — three al...
China's 2025 AUCL revision, 2026 Interpretation II, and FCPA create a dual-compliance environment where WFOE bribery exposure averages $30M+ per China-related case — with a ¥3B record ...
China 2026 customs reforms introduced a 5-tier credit system, cut AEO standards from 269 to 94 items, and expanded tariff relief to 935 product lines.
China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) imposes fines up to RMB 50 million or 5% of annual revenue. Foreign companies must navigate 3 cross‑border data transfer pathways, appoint a domestic...
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