China to Cancel 5-Year Tax Rule for Foreigners

China to Cancel 5-Year Tax Rule for Foreigners

On June 19, 2018, China’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled a series of Draft Amendments to its individual income tax (IIT) Laws. These proposed changes are aimed at easing the …

2023-10-24
China to Cancel 5-Year Tax Rule for Foreigners

China to Cancel 5-Year Tax Rule for Foreigners

On June 19, 2018, China’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled a series of Draft Amendments to its individual income tax (IIT) Laws. These proposed changes are aimed at easing the …

2023-10-24
Good News! You Can Now Pay for Your Visa on WeChat!

Good News! You Can Now Pay for Your Visa on WeChat!

Hurray! Visa applicants in several major cities in China no longer have to physically go to the visa bureau and wait in line forever to pay for the visa fee! …

2023-10-24
Foreign Students Can Finally W ork Part-Time Jobs in China!

Foreign Students Can Finally W ork Part-Time Jobs in China!

China will now allow international students enrolled at Chinese universities nationwide to take part-time jobs during their studies to make the country’s higher education system more attractive.   China will …

2023-10-24
Expat Life Made Easier with New Services from Exit and Entry.

Expat Life Made Easier with New Services from Exit and Entry.

The Shenzhen Exit and Entry Administrative branch of the municipal public security bureau has just launched 3 new types of services for foreigners, including certification of lost foreign passports! Applicants …

2023-10-24
China Cuts More Administrative Approvals Including Work Permits

China Cuts More Administrative Approvals Including Work Permits

The State Council has decided to cancel another 11 administrative approval items to further simplify administration, according to a circular published on August 3. Understanding the administrative approval items The …

2023-10-24
Visa Scam Alert! An Expat Get Defrauded of RMB 6,600

Visa Scam Alert! An Expat Get Defrauded of RMB 6,600

Foreign students intending on studying in China should enter the country with a Student Visa (X Visa) and subsequently and apply for a residence permit at the Division of Exit-Entry …

2023-10-24
How Do Foreigners Submit Visa Pre-application at Home?

How Do Foreigners Submit Visa Pre-application at Home?

Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau recently released a document on improving life quality for foreigners living in Guangzhou. It includes advice on visa applications, security, and other incentives of starting …

2023-10-24
What You Need to Get a Driving License in China

What You Need to Get a Driving License in China

In China,anyone who holds a foreign or international driver’s license is not allowed to drive a car. Foreigners who wish to drive have to apply for a regular, Chinese one. …

2023-10-24
Interpretation of ABC Work Permit Categories in Depth

Interpretation of ABC Work Permit Categories in Depth

The Foreigners’ Work Permit was originally two permits integrated together, “The Alien Employment License” and “The Foreign Expert Employment Permit”. The decision to merge them was made by the State …

2023-10-24