Operating a business in China involves more than company registration. Foreign-invested companies must continuously comply with corporate, tax, HR, and regulatory requirements to avoid penalties, operational disruptions, and legal risks.
At iChinaCompany, we help international businesses navigate China’s evolving compliance environment with practical, business-focused support tailored to foreign companies.
For foreign companies, even minor compliance issues may lead to:
Foreign-invested companies in China are required to fulfill various ongoing corporate obligations after incorporation. Failure to maintain proper corporate records or complete mandatory filings may result in regulatory issues or inclusion on abnormal operation lists. Our corporate compliance support includes: Annual reporting and government filings Business license updates and amendments Registered address compliance Shareholder and director changes Company deregistration support Operational status monitoring Regulatory document preparation We help ensure your China entity remains compliant, properly structured, and operationally stable.
China’s employment regulations involve strict requirements related to labor contracts, payroll, social insurance, foreign employee sponsorship, and HR administration. Foreign companies often face challenges such as: Hiring local employees compliantly Managing foreign work permits Payroll and social insurance obligations Labor dispute risks HR policy localization Our HR compliance services include: Foreign work permit support Employment contract review Payroll and social insurance coordination HR outsourcing solutions Employer compliance consulting Employee onboarding support As a licensed HR service provider, we assist foreign businesses in reducing employment-related risks while improving operational efficiency.
China maintains strict accounting and tax reporting obligations for both domestic and foreign-invested enterprises. Companies are expected to maintain accurate bookkeeping records and submit timely filings regardless of operational activity. Our financial compliance services include: Monthly bookkeeping and tax filing VAT and corporate tax compliance Annual financial reporting Tax registration and updates Invoice (fapiao) administration support Financial compliance consulting Our team works closely with foreign clients to simplify China’s accounting and tax procedures through clear communication and practical support.