Other Briefings
China to Resume Issuing All Types of Visas for Foreigners
China will resume issuing all types of visas for foreigners, including the tourism visa, port visa, and multiple visa-exemption policies starting from March 15, 2023.
China Permanent Residence Application: Explaining the Process in Shanghai
We explain the procedure for and benefits of obtaining a Chinese permanent residence ID card, with a focus on Shanghai.
China Public Holiday 2023 Schedule
The final week-long public holiday arrangement of 2023 is just around the corner. Have you begun to make plans for your business? This year, the National Day holiday spans from September 29 to October 6, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival within the same timeframe.
China’s IIT Preferential Policy for Expatriates Extended to End of 2027: Key Points
China has extended individual income tax benefits for foreigners, such as on rental and education expenses, till the end of 2023.
China’s IIT Special Additional Deductions: An Explainer
China has implemented special additional deductions under the new IIT Law since 2019, and now it decided to raise the deduction standards on expenses for raising and educating kid and supporting elderly.
Shifting Attitudes and Expectations for Work in China’s Post-Pandemic Era
We discuss how companies can navigate changes in the Chinese work culture and employee expectations in the aftermath of COVID-19.
China Removes All Pre-Entry COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Inbound Travelers
China has announced the removal of all pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers entering the country, effective August 30, 2023. The decision is hoped to boost China-bound tourism and movement of inbound foreign investment.
China Extends the GBA IIT Subsidy to the End of 2027
China has extended the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao GBA IIT subsidy program until December 2027. We discuss how the program works and the application process.
