Market Entry

Market Entry Solutions

Want to do business with China

Company Registration

We expertly handle the legal details

Company Type

WFOE

Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise

Joint Venture

Joint Venture in China

Representative Office

Set up a Representative Office in China

Branch Office

How to Setup a Branch Office in China

Corporate Lifecycle

Restructuring

Restructure your China entity

Company Liquidation

Wind down a China entity properly

Profit Repatriation

Move profits out of China legally

Trademarks

Protect your brand in China

Accounting & Tax

Accounting

Accounting Services in China

Tax Filing

China Tax System & Filing System

China Audit & Assurance

MS Advisory's assurance service delivers

Statutory Audit

MS Advisory's assurance service delivers

China Consolidation

The applicable accounting rules in China

Payroll

Payroll Outsourcing

With our streamlined service

Hire Employees

Recruitment Agency

Recruitment Agency in China

Employer of Record

Hire your team in China with our China EOR

Mobility Services

Work Visas

China Work Visa Application

Advisory

Tax Advisory

Optimize your China tax strategy

Transfer Pricing

Stay compliant on intercompany pricing

Corporate Finance

Funding, M&A and capital structure

Specialized

Due Diligence

Review before you commit

CFO Services

Outsourced senior finance leadership

About Guides

Why MSA Asia

Explore why MSA Asia matters

Meet our Experts

Learn about our team of experts

Case Studies

Explore our case studies

GGI Alliance

Learn about our global alliance network

Join our Team

Discover opportunities to grow with us

Contact Us

Get in touch with us

Reviews

Learn what our clients say about us

Our Offices

Explore where we operate

Resources & Tools Guides

Insights

Discover expert perspectives

Tax Calculator

Learn how to estimate your taxes

Videos Guides

Explore our step-by-step video guides

China Corporate Tax Calculator

Calculate your business tax in China

China Tax Calculator

Estimate your taxes in seconds

China Entity Advisor

Get guidance on China entity setup

Trusted by Siemens, LVMH, Bosch & 1,500+ Companies
15
15 Years in Asia
56 Local Experts
★★★★★ G2 Top-Rated

MSA

China Business Insights

Explore China’s business, payroll, HR, and tax intricacies with expert insights, tips, and strategies. Stay informed on the latest regulations, best practices, and strategic advice to effectively navigate the complexities of operating in the Chinese market.

WFOE Cost in China 2026: Setup Fees, Capital & Annual Budget

The all-in cost to set up a WFOE in China in 2026 is USD 8,500 to 14,000 for a service

Chinese Company Name Registration 2026: 5-Step SAMR Guide

Choosing a company name in China is the first step of company registration — and it’s where most foreign founders

Business License in China 2026: Types, Cost & How to Apply

The business licence in China is the official certificate that proves your company is legally registered and authorised to operate.

China JV Unwind: Process, Tax and the Risks Foreign Partners Underestimate (2026)

How foreign partners exit a Chinese joint venture in 2026. The four exit routes, tax exposure, deadlock unlocking, employee handling

Buying a Chinese WFOE: Foreign Buyer Due Diligence Playbook (2026)

A buyer-side due diligence playbook for acquiring a Chinese WFOE in 2026. Legal, tax, chops, sector licences, Cost-plus inheritance and

Company Incorporation 2026: Process, Cost & China Setup Guide

Company incorporation is the legal act of forming a registered business entity that has its own legal personality, separate from

China Annual Compliance Calendar 2026: Audit Deadlines, CIT Settlement and IIT Filings

Every annual compliance deadline a Chinese WFOE has to hit in 2026 — audit, CIT settlement (May 31), IIT reconciliation,

SAFE Registration & Outbound Service-Fee Remittance: 2026 Compliance Walkthrough

How foreign-invested entities clear SAFE for outbound remittance in 2026. Service fees, royalties, dividends, intercompany loans — what banks now

Opening a Corporate Bank Account in China for a Foreign-Invested Enterprise (2026)

Opening a corporate bank account in China for a WFOE in 2026. Banks compared, documents checklist, 4–8 week timeline, SAFE

Branch Office: Definition, Tax, Liability & China Rules (2026)

A branch office is a secondary location of a parent company that conducts business under the parent’s legal personality —

How to Start a Business in China in 2026: Foreigner Guide

Starting a business in China in 2026 is faster and cleaner than it has been in a decade. The 2025

WFOE vs Hong Kong Company: Which to Use to Sell into China (2026)

Choosing between a WFOE and a Hong Kong company to sell into China? Side-by-side tax, setup time, CEPA, the HK+WFOE
1,500+ Companies Served · Since 2011 · 9 Asian Markets

Talk to a China Business Specialist

Get tailored guidance from a China & APAC specialist — not a sales rep. We’ll respond within 24 hours with a clear action plan for your business.