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China Cybersecurity Law, GDPR move to safeguard data

Thirty years ago, the internet was still in its infancy, mobile phones were scarce and “social networks” consisted of little more than your friends from college or high school. Today, our personal and professional lives are connected to public and private digital online networks designed to close the geographical distance of the global world, enhancing businesses and their operations and connecting people—family, friends and strangers alike—in ways we never imagined just a decade ago. In 2018, the digital revolution driven […]

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Horizons Q & A: individual income tax (IIT) for foreign employees in China

It’s important for both China-based employers and foreign employees working in China to be familiar with income tax and compliance requirements pertaining to China’s Individual Income Tax (IIT) Law. Let’s jump in and answer some basic questions in three parts.

Part I – Individual income tax of foreign employees

Q: What is the Individual Income Tax Liabilities for Foreign Employees in China?

A: The IIT liability of a foreign individual in China depends on the individual’s duration of stay in China and their […]

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Keeping on top of employment visa regulations and applications procedures in China

Each year Horizons receives numerous inquiries related to China work visas. Whether employing a foreign national, applying for a work visa or simply visiting China, under the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Administration of Exit and Entry, foreigners seeking to enter China should obtain the correct visa type from the proper visa-issuing authority. Generally, visa applications are processed at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate within one’s home country, although visas are can be obtained at a port […]

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