Plan Your China Entry
Use our interactive tools to estimate costs, check market access, and discover tax incentives tailored to your business profile.
Configure Your Scenario
Registered Capital
$2.0M
$20MNumber of Employees
50 people
1,000Configure & Calculate
Select your city, industry, investment size, and team size, then click “Calculate Costs” to see the estimated first-year cost breakdown.
Planning Tools
Essential calculators and decision tools for your China market entry
Entity Type Selector
Answer 6 questions to get a personalized recommendation: WFOE, Joint Venture, Rep Office, or FTZ Company.
Find Your StructureSetup Cost Calculator
Get a comprehensive cost breakdown including registration, office rent, staff costs, and ongoing operational expenses.
Calculate CostsRegistration Timeline
Get accurate timeline estimates for setting up your business by city and entity type with step-by-step processing times.
Check TimelineDue Diligence Checklist
Generate customized due diligence checklists for acquisitions, JVs, or supplier evaluations with exportable results.
Generate ChecklistOperational Tools
Tools for managing your China business day-to-day
Industry Access Checker
Check if your industry is open, restricted, or prohibited for foreign investment based on the 2025 Negative List.
Check AccessEmployee Cost Calculator
Calculate total employee costs including social insurance, housing fund, and individual income tax across major Chinese cities.
Try CalculatorCity Comparison Tool
Compare operating costs, incentives, and business environments across Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and other major cities.
Compare CitiesCompliance Calendar
Never miss a deadline. Track annual audits, tax filings, license renewals, and HR obligations with our interactive calendar.
View CalendarEssential Guides
In-depth articles to complement our tools
2025 Encouraged Industries
Explore the updated Catalogue of Encouraged Industries and discover tax incentives available for foreign investors.
View GuideMarket Entry Case Studies
Learn from real foreign companies entering China. Successes and failures from Tesla, Uber, Airbnb, and more.
Read CasesExpat Living Guide
Complete guide for foreign executives: housing, healthcare, international schools, and daily life in China.
View GuideProfit Repatriation Guide
How to legally move money out of China. Covers dividends, service fees, loans, and compliance requirements.
Read Guide