Quick answers on work and residence support, compliance, and industry qualifications in China.
What work and residence support do you provide for foreign staff?+
Handling formalities for work and residence arrangements for foreign nationals and their dependents, optimizing application documents, and facilitating communication with the Science & Technology Bureau and Exit-Entry Administration.
Do I need a work permit and residence permit to hire foreign staff?+
Foreign employees generally require a work permit and a residence permit to work in China. The process involves coordination with the Science & Technology Bureau and Exit-Entry Administration.
What import/export compliance is involved?+
Customs Registration and Foreign Trade Operator Filing for companies importing or exporting goods in China.
When is ICP/EDI filing required for my website or business?+
ICP filing (and EDI where applicable) is required for websites and certain online services operating in China. It falls under Telecom Compliance in the Value-Added Telecommunications filings.
Do you handle trademark and IP protection?+
Yes — trademark registration and protection with the CNIPA, plus Computer Software Copyright Registration and App Electronic Copyright.
How does trademark registration with CNIPA work?+
Trademark registration with the CNIPA involves application, examination and protection of your mark in China. We guide the application and coordinate follow-ups with the authority.
What food and medical compliance is covered?+
Food Operation Compliance (Food Safety Filing) and Medical Device Filing, including Class II Filing and Class III Operation Filing.
What special-industry qualifications do you assist with?+
Hazardous Chemicals Operation Filing, and Telecom Compliance such as Value-Added Telecommunications Filing (ICP/EDI).
What does customs registration involve for a first-time importer?+
A first-time importer completes Customs Registration and Foreign Trade Operator Filing so it is set up to handle customs clearance and foreign trade operations.
What other qualifications apply to my industry?+
Road Transport Qualification for logistics and freight, Human Resources Compliance for recruitment and labor dispatch, and Film & TV Production Qualification for media companies.
What ongoing filings are required after my company is set up?+
Beyond setup, ongoing compliance includes renewals and filings tied to your qualifications, labor, trade and industry-specific requirements, coordinated through the relevant authorities.
Which authority handles my approvals?+
Approvals are coordinated with the relevant bureaus for each type — for example the Science & Technology Bureau for work permits, the CNIPA for trademarks, and the telecom regulator for ICP/EDI.
