1. Incorporated enterprises (limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, representative offices) 2. Unincorporated enterprises (limited partnership, self-employed, etc.)

Make clear whether your business is an incentive project in China. (Pay attention to the Catalogue of for the Guidance of Industries for Foreign Investment in China and distinguish encouraged, restricted and prohibited items) Make clear whether your business is subject to special approval.

China implements 18 taxes: VAT/rate: 17% for general taxpayers, 11% for special industries, 6% for service industries, 0%, etc. Corporate income tax: 25%; Individual income tax: 7-level progressive tax rate in excess of specific amount...

China's policies of encouraging industries or businesses. For example, a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15% and 10% is provided respectively for key software enterprises, high-tech enterprises, animation enterprises, ATSE, etc. Tax base preferences include 150%/175% extra deductions for research and development expenses.

Notarization and certification materials need to be prepared, the preparation of which generally takes 2-3 weeks. These materials need to be notarized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the overseas investors are located and then certified by the Chinese Embassy abroad.

1. Visa: Foreign employees are required to work on a work visa and can apply for permanent residence in China after payment of a certain amount of tax. 2. Social insurance: Medical care, pension, unemployment, work-related injury, maternity insurances and housing provident funds, which are deducted before tax.