Other Briefings
GBA IIT Subsidy in Shenzhen: Updated Application Rules and Deadline
Shenzhen opens its application channel from August 16, 2021, to September 30, 2021, for the GBA IIT subsidy for overseas talents. Successful applicants can lower their income tax rate to 15 percent.
Will Foreigners be Subject to China Social Insurance in Shanghai?
According to online speculation, foreign employees in Shanghai could be required to contribute to China’s social insurance scheme starting from August 2021.
Income Tax Subsidies for Overseas Talents in China’s Greater Bay Area: Application Process and Deadlines
Eligible foreign talents should file their applications for IIT subsidies before the 2021 deadlines.
Beijing’s Permanent Residence Application: Qualifications and Process
We explain China’s permanent residency policies with a focus on the eligibility, detailed qualification criteria, and application process in Beijing.
How to Properly Conclude an Electronic Labor Contract in China: Clarifications Issued in New Guideline
China issued a guideline to instruct employers and employees in concluding electronic labor contracts. The guideline added more obligations to employers in the process of signing an e-labor contract with their employees.
Foreigners’ Work Permit Application and Renewal: Recent Changes
We share the most updated policy information for expatriates who are stranded overseas and need to apply for or renew their Chinese work permits.
Guangzhou’s Next Round of GBA IIT Subsidy Applications: July 1 to August 31, 2021
Eligible overseas talents and their employers should note that Guangzhou has modified its implementation measures for the GBA IIT subsidy plan.
Corporate Cybersecurity in China: How to Protect Your Business
We discuss the steps businesses can take to improve their cybersecurity practices, how to conduct a cyber risk assessment, and staying compliant in China.
