FAQs on Accounting Qualification Exams

July 08, 2024

What are the requirements for foreign nationals in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone to register for the accounting professional and technical qualification examination?

What type of foreigners can apply for an entrepreneurship visa?

June 07, 2024

Foreigners who meet any of the following conditions may apply for a residence permit for private affairs.

Can an expat with a Category B Work Permit, who has been working for the same employer for many years, have his/her work permit further extended?

January 30, 2024

Foreign professionals (Category B) who have applied for a Foreigner’s Work Permit twice (a new application and an extension) without changing employers will be entitled to a two-year validity period according to the terms of the contract when applying for a subsequent extension.

Handling flow of affairs regarding work of expats in Shanghai

February 02, 2024

China's public holidays for 2024

December 08, 2023

If I've taken the CPA examination, can this experience be converted into continuing education credits? How can I apply for the conversion?

July 08, 2024

If you've taken the national CPA examination and passed at least one subject, you will earn 90 credits which will be deducted from required credits for that year.

How is the scope of application of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents expanded?

February 02, 2024

The Online Approval for Foreigner’s Work Permit in China (Version 4.0) expands the scope of application of the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents. Foreign researchers participating in national task forces and young expats may directly apply for the Confirmation Letter for Foreign High-end Talents and apply for R visa with a validity period of up to 10 years.

What are the standards for new application and extension of the Foreigner’s Work Permit by innovative entrepreneurial expats?

February 02, 2024

To regulate innovative entrepreneurial expats in Shanghai, for expats such as legal persons making investment or innovative entrepreneurship and small investors, after an enterprise is legally established, limits in terms of age, academic degree or work experience may be relaxed when they apply for their first work permit in China.

After receiving the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit but facing a visa appointment at the embassy or consulate months later, can foreigners apply for a work visa at China’s embassy and consulate in another country or region, or alter the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit?

January 30, 2024

Once issued, the Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit cannot be altered. The application for a work visa must be made to the embassy or consulate as indicated on the Notification Letter.

I cannot upload a 'proof of employment' when registering my accountant information because I am currently unemployed. What should I do?

July 08, 2024

The targets of accountant information collection are "personnel engaged in accounting or accounting supervision in government organs, social organizations, enterprises, public institutions and other organizations, as well as unemployed personnel holding professional and technical qualifications in accounting."