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Kaidee · 6 replies · 28 May 2026
Hi guys, would appreciate some help with this question that I have, Earlier this year I resigned my job (broke the contract) to go back to m…
Barry88 · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
Hello All, I was wondering if in the case that both my Chinese wife and I live and work in China, if we can apply for her US green card or n…
RobertKK · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
Posting for a friend. Need a notary service done in Shanghai.
JessicaWu · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
Hello everyone~ I am a local Shanghainese got married to a foreigner and we just had a baby. We applied for a foreign passport for the baby…
CharlieLoves · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
I have a problem that has become a major issue with my visa for China. Any advice on who to contact or what to do would be very helpful. My…
MominShanghai · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
Over the years, I have noticed many questions and comments about various aspects of international schools in Shanghai. I thought it would be…
DaveMoz · 4 replies · 28 May 2026
This is a question about the scope of activity an RO can take on in China, versus setting up a WFOE. It’s a question about a small company w…
helpme99 · 3 replies · 28 May 2026
Our business license for our Rep Office is ending in a few months and I am looking for some information on the costs and procedures of renew…
maxpower · 1 replies · 28 May 2026
After living in China for 8 months, I feel it’s somewhere I’d like to settle down. I”ve tried the English speaking thing, and don’t want to…
FrancoMy · 1 replies · 28 May 2026
We are a small WFOE and we are interested in hearing others’ experiences with accounting services. Price level? Software commonly in use ( i…
TimBYD · 0 replies · 28 May 2026
Hey everyone, I’ve got some local tax questions that I’m hoping some of you can help answer. I am in the process of getting a Z work visa an…
DG187 · 3 replies · 28 May 2026
Hello All, I have a manufacturing company in Canada manufacturing a line of machinery for the beverage packaging industry (beer). We have be…
CoolRunner · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
What is the current minimum paid-up for a WFOE company? I was told that the minimum paid-up capital required for a WFOE consulting has been…
MikeRJ · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
I have been doing business in Shanghai for a few years now but trading and invoicing clients from my Hong Kong company however increasingly…
JamieZu · 0 replies · 28 May 2026
Hi, I hope there would be some uncynical answers (if any) but I’ve always wondered how does the Chinese companies (in China) ship stuff over…
PaulWard · 1 replies · 28 May 2026
Could someone recommend an agent/company that specialize in checking trademark availability in China? I did my research and I am not sure if…
Edwardo · 1 replies · 28 May 2026
Dear All, We are in this situation with one of our companies, would like to see if anyone has similar experience: we have appointed someone…
Zentimes · 6 replies · 28 May 2026
Hey everyone, I just got the awesome news yesterday that my Alien Employment License / Work permit / work license was denied because I don’t…
PaulWard · 2 replies · 28 May 2026
I seem to have a big problem. My wife and two kids went home over a month ago for the summer and our residence permits expire in 6 days. In…
JudyXu · 0 replies · 28 May 2026
I just found out about the “min 2-years work experience” rule to obtain a work permit. I don’t have any experience, but still would like to…
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