China WFOE Guides
Practical guidance on market entry, entity setup, tax and bookkeeping, HR, and staying compliant — written for operators expanding into China.
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The WFOE Negative List of Restricted Industries
How China’s foreign investment negative list affects WFOEs: restricted and forbidden sectors, annual updates, general and regional measures, and business scope.
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China WFOE Advantages for Foreign Investors
Why foreign businesses choose a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China: full ownership, market access, B2B and B2C sales, fapiao, contracts, and equal legal protections under Chinese law.
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China WFOE Accounting & Compliance
After incorporation: tax registration, monthly accounting, tax filing cadence, year-end statutory audit, CIT filing, SAMR annual report, and key deadlines for WFOEs in China.
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China WFOE Capital Requirements
How minimum capital rules for Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises changed after 2014, and why cities, zones, and sector regulators may still expect a certain capital level.
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Key personnel required for a China WFOE
Who must be named for a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China: shareholders, board of directors, legal representative, and supervisors—and what each role involves.
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What is a China WFOE?
WFOE means a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise: a Chinese limited liability company that can be 100% foreign-owned. Types, business scope, and how WFOEs compare to JVs and ROs.
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VAT and Bookkeeping Basics for New WFOEs
A plain-language overview of how small and mid-sized WFOEs usually handle VAT reporting, fapiao discipline, and monthly closes in practice.
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WFOE Registration in China: A Realistic Timeline
What to expect week by week when incorporating a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise— from name pre-approval to business license and post-licence setup.
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