China Service WFOE vs Consulting WFOE vs Trading WFOE: Choosing the Right Business Scope
I have seen a foreign company spend six months and RMB 80,000 setting up a...
Converting a Representative Office to a WFOE in China: Process, Timeline, and Key Considerations
The Representative Office is China’s gateway drug for foreign businesses. It is cheap to set...
Capital Contribution and Injection Procedures for China WFOEs: Timing, Verification, and Compliance
The number you write in the “registered capital” field of your WFOE application will define...
Environmental Compliance and ESG Reporting for Foreign Manufacturers in China
I have watched foreign manufacturers lose more money to environmental penalties than to any other...
China Office Leasing for Foreign WFOEs: Due Diligence, Key Contract Terms, and Hidden Costs
Securing office space is one of the first tangible steps a foreign company takes when...
How to Write Your WFOE Business Scope in China: Avoiding Costly Drafting Mistakes in 2026
Among all the documents in a WFOE registration package, few cause more delays, amendments, and...
Double Taxation Agreements and Treaty Planning for Foreign Companies in the Greater Bay Area
One of the most powerful — and most underutilized — tax planning tools available to...
Guangzhou Nansha Free Trade Zone: WFOE Registration Benefits and Incentives for Foreign Investors
Among the various free trade zones dotting China’s coastline, the Guangzhou Nansha Free Trade Zone...
