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How can an accountant transfer their registration information (qualifications) out of Shanghai?
July 08, 2024
An accountant's registration information can be transferred out of Shanghai through the following steps.
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How can an accountant's registration information (qualifications) be transferred from other provincial-level administrative regions to Shanghai?
July 08, 2024
An accountant's registration information can be transferred from other provincial-level administrative regions to Shanghai on the condition that requirements for "information collection targets" listed by Shanghai Municipal Finance Bureau (SMFB)'s Circular [2019] No 20) are met.
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What are the requirements for foreign nationals in the Lin-gang Special Area to register for the accounting professional and technical qualification examination?
July 08, 2024
Pursuant to a notice from the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau concerning the issuance of interim provisions for foreign nationals to take the accounting professional and technical qualification examination (Notice [2019] No 40), foreign nationals who meet eligibility conditions and work legally in the Lin-gang Special Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone can register for the accounting qualification examination.
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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.
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Handling flow of affairs regarding work of expats in Shanghai
February 02, 2024
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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.
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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.
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How can foreign nationals apply for academic credential authentication at the China Service Center for Scholarly Exchange?
February 02, 2024
The authentication of the highest academic degree is a crucial component when applying for a work permit in China as an expat.
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Under what circumstances can a degree authentication be waived for an expat's work permit application in China?
February 02, 2024
Foreign high-end talents (Category A) are exempt from restrictions on age, academic qualifications, and work experience requirements.
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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.