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What Is a WFOE?
The standard wholly foreign-owned vehicle for operating in China.
Open guide PopularChina Court System
Levels, specialized courts, and how jurisdiction works.
Open guide PopularTrademark Registration
Why first-to-file matters for brands entering China.
Open guide PopularWork Visa (Z Visa)
Core requirements for foreign employees working in China.
Open guideDoing business in China
Entity types, investment access, and tax basics
Intellectual property & data
Protecting brands, inventions, secrets, and personal data
Employment & immigration
Contracts, non-competes, benefits, and work visas
Courts, disputes & family
How the system works and key procedures
Trade, products & land
Customs, product safety, and land use rights
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Fresh definition-first pages — newest topics in the knowledge base
Company chops — legal effect & control
Why company seals bind the entity and how to control custody risk.
View explainer BusinessEquity JV vs WFOE
When a joint venture still makes sense versus a wholly foreign-owned vehicle.
View explainer DisputesEnforcing foreign judgments
Recognition pathways, treaties, and practical hurdles in Chinese courts.
View explainer TaxPIT for foreign individuals
How personal income tax applies to expatriates and non-residents.
View explainer EmploymentWork permit & notification letter
The work-authorization sequence before a Z visa application.
View explainer BusinessLegal representative risks
Personal liability exposure for the registered legal representative.
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