Expats working in China should pay individual income taxes. But don't worry, it's not that complicated.
China will allow the entry of foreign nationals holding three categories of valid Chinese residence permits starting on Monday, according to an announcement jointly made by the Foreign Ministry and the National Immigration Administration.
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The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) has set the classification standards for foreigners to work in China, established a feasible and pragmatic foreign talent assessment system concentrating on foreign personnel's ability, performance and contribution with an emphasis on market feedback, international peer evaluation and other market orientations.
Under the new system, the employer and foreign applicant can complete the application and submit necessary supporting documents electronically.
If there is any change in the applicant's personal information (name, passport number, job title, category), the application should be filed with the relevant decision-making body within 10 days after the change.
Applicants can directly apply from within China for the Foreigner's Work Permit if they meet the following requirements.