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, periodic updates, national treatment outside the list, and other regulatory requirements.
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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, year-end financial reports, CIT reconciliation, audits where required, SAMR annual reporting, and key deadlines.
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China WFOE Capital Requirements
How statutory minimum capital rules for Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises changed, why capital levels still matter in practice, and the Company Law contribution period.
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Key personnel required for a China WFOE
Who must be named for a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China: shareholders, directors, legal representative, and supervisors under the current PRC Company Law.
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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 when incorporating a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise— from document prep and name pre-approval to business licence and post-licence setup.
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