JR & Firm

11/03/2026

Can you get a Chinese work permit without previous work experience?

Registering a company does not automatically qualify you for a work or residence permit. The city where you apply matters.

In this reel, I compare Shanghai and Yiwu, explain salary commitments and work-experience requirements, and discuss why a self-employed business licence may still need individual review.

Before committing to your company setup, confirm your eligibility with the relevant local authorities. Check online advice—including AI-generated answers—against current local requirements.

JR & Firm assists foreign entrepreneurs with company registration, corporate banking, and work and residence permit applications in China.

Company registration:
https://jrandfirm.com/register-a-company/⁠

Indicative cost calculator:
https://jrandfirm.com/china-company-registration-cost-estimator/⁠

Contact our team:
https://jrandfirm.com/contact/⁠

WhatsApp / WeChat / Telegram: +86 130 4068 8804
Email: [email protected]

10/26/2026

Invest Uzbekistan｜連結烏茲別克斯坦、香港與中國內地
Connecting Uzbekistan, Hong Kong and Mainland China

烏茲別克斯坦是我的祖國。我由衷希望看見它持續發展，讓更多企業走向國際，讓更多人才獲得機會，也讓國際合作為當地人民帶來長遠、實質的裨益。這份心願，是我們建立 Invest Uzbekistan 平台的初衷。

Uzbekistan is my homeland. I want to see it prosper: for its businesses to grow internationally, its people to have greater opportunities, and international partnerships to deliver lasting, tangible benefits. That ambition is the foundation of Invest Uzbekistan.

我們現已推出這個資訊平台，介紹烏茲別克斯坦的投資環境、經濟發展、法律政策、商業動態及文化，協助香港與中國內地的投資者、企業家及合作夥伴，更深入了解這個國家及其發展機遇。

Our platform is now live, bringing together information on Uzbekistan’s investment environment, economic development, legislation, policies, business developments and culture. It is designed to help investors, entrepreneurs and partners in Hong Kong and Mainland China develop a deeper understanding of the country and its opportunities.

有關烏茲別克斯坦投資、公司設立及營商事宜，香港與中國內地的相關查詢均由 JR & Firm 統一跟進，專業諮詢及相關服務亦由 JR & Firm 提供。 我們承諾以最高的專業標準認真對待每一項查詢，仔細了解需求，並提供清晰、審慎且負責任的回覆。

JR & Firm handles enquiries from Hong Kong and Mainland China concerning investment, company establishment and doing business in Uzbekistan. Professional advice and related services are provided through JR & Firm. Our commitment is to respond to every enquiry with the utmost professionalism, careful attention and clear, considered communication.

歡迎瀏覽平台，也歡迎分享予希望了解烏茲別克斯坦的朋友與合作夥伴。期待透過這個平台，為我的祖國建立更多有價值、可持續的國際連結。

Explore the platform and share it with those interested in Uzbekistan. Through this initiative, I hope to help build meaningful, lasting international connections for my country.

了解更多｜Explore the platform
investuzbekistan.hk

Connecting people, business and culture across Uzbekistan, Hong Kong and Mainland China. A project of JR & Firm.

10/22/2026

A bank’s name on your payment details doesn’t tell you the full story. 📱🏦

Fintech means financial technology. Many platforms operate under payment or e-money licences and work with traditional banks to provide collection accounts and payment infrastructure. Others hold banking licences themselves.

The platform handles your online application, identity checks and business verification. Partner banks may provide the underlying banking infrastructure—but that does not necessarily make you their direct banking customer.

✅ WHY ENTREPRENEURS USE THEM
Online applications, remote onboarding, international payments, currency conversion and, with some providers, business cards.

In our practice, fintechs are often the first option explored for newly incorporated companies with limited trading history or a limited local footprint.

However, remote onboarding still requires a genuine business, supporting documents and acceptable address information. Approval is not automatic.

⚠️ KNOW THE LIMITATIONS
Many payment-focused platforms do not offer the full services of a traditional business bank:

• Letters of credit (LC)
• Documentary collections: D/A and D/P
• Cheque facilities
• Business loans and overdrafts

Exceptions exist. Check the exact provider, account product and jurisdiction.

Also consider support: if a transfer is delayed, you will usually deal with the platform’s support team. There may be no branch where you can meet an account manager.

Choose your account around how your business receives money, pays suppliers and finances trade.

JR & Firm helps you assess suitable account options alongside your company structure.

💰 Company registration prices:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-cost/

🧮 China setup cost estimator:
https://jrandfirm.com/china-company-registration-cost-estimator/

📅 Book a consultation:
https://jrandfirm.com/appointments/

📩 Contact us:
https://jrandfirm.com/contact/

📧 [email protected]
📱 WeChat / WhatsApp / Telegram: +86 130 4068 8804

10/20/2026

Starting a logistics company in China? Choose the right structure before committing millions in registered capital. 📦

Based on the registration requirements we encounter in practice:

🌐 INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COMPANY
Plan for at least RMB 5 million in registered capital.

This structure supports international logistics operations, including operating your own transport assets where the relevant licences and approvals are obtained.

🚛 DOMESTIC LOGISTICS COMPANY
Plan for at least RMB 2.5 million in registered capital.

This model focuses on domestic transportation, dispatch and distribution within mainland China.

💰 THE CAPITAL COMMITMENT IS REAL
Capital contributions generally must be completed within five years. However, local authorities may require an earlier injection before allowing particular registration or operational steps to proceed.

In practice, even import-export companies can be asked to inject capital before obtaining their customs/e-port access. Do not assume you can leave the entire commitment unpaid until year five.

📦 AN ALTERNATIVE: FREIGHT FORWARDING
For many entrepreneurs, the ordinary freight-forwarding structures we arrange offer a more practical starting point, without the same large minimum capital commitment.

You develop customers, arrange shipments and coordinate deliveries, while licensed logistics partners perform the actual transportation.

The right choice depends on whether you want to operate the transport yourself or build a business arranging it.

JR & Firm helps you navigate the practical registration requirements—not simply what appears on paper.

💰 Company registration prices:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-cost/

🧮 China company setup cost estimator:
https://jrandfirm.com/china-company-registration-cost-estimator/

📅 Book a consultation:
https://jrandfirm.com/appointments/

📩 Contact us:
https://jrandfirm.com/contact/

10/19/2026

Is a US LLC actually easier to maintain for global entrepreneurs? 👇

If you are a non-US citizen living outside the United States, structuring your global business through a US LLC can be a massive game-changer compared to establishing entities in Mainland China or Hong Kong. Here is why:

1️⃣ Permanent “Birth” Document: Unlike many jurisdictions, your foundational registration document (Articles of Organization) is given for life. You don’t have to re-file or completely renew the core business certificate every single year.

2️⃣ Seamless Global Operations: It provides an incredibly frictionless structure if you are doing business globally and managing remote teams or international clients.

3️⃣ Massive Tax Advantages: When structured and maintained correctly, a US LLC is treated as a “pass-through” entity. For foreign owners with no US effectively connected income, it can potentially operate completely tax-free.

While it is significantly simpler to manage than a Mainland China WFOE or a Hong Kong limited company, “easier” doesn’t mean “zero effort.” You still have to handle critical annual compliance requirements—like state franchise taxes or informational filings—to keep that lifetime certificate active.

At JR & Firm, we take the guesswork out of corporate compliance. We help global entrepreneurs seamlessly set up and manage their entities across the US, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Central Asia, and beyond.

Ready to expand your business globally? Explore our resources and connect with our team below:

📊 Compare Global Setup Costs: https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-cost/

🇨🇳 China & HK Cost Estimator: https://jrandfirm.com/china-company-registration-cost-estimator/

🗓️ Book a Consultation: https://jrandfirm.com/appointments/

✉️ Get in Touch: https://jrandfirm.com/contact/

10/19/2026

Buying from China doesn’t automatically mean you need a Mainland China company. 📦
The deciding factor is often who needs to appear as the exporter on the customs paperwork.

🏢 MAINLAND CHINA COMPANY
Usually the stronger fit if you want your own company to export directly from mainland China and appear as the exporter on customs declarations.

You gain control through your own entity — alongside ongoing accounting, tax filings, customs procedures and compliance costs.

🌐 HONG KONG COMPANY
May be a better fit if your priority is sourcing products and selling internationally, while a qualified mainland supplier or export agent handles the mainland export formalities.

Your Hong Kong company can handle customer contracts and sales invoices, while the mainland exporter handles the customs side.

For businesses without a need for mainland operations, this can mean simpler day-to-day administration.

But include accounting, annual filings and audit costs in your budget: simpler does not always mean cheaper.

Choose the structure that fits how your goods, documents and payments actually move. The registration price is only the beginning.

JR & Firm helps you assess the structure and its ongoing costs before you commit.

💰 Company registration prices:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-cost/

🧮 Mainland China setup cost estimator:
https://jrandfirm.com/china-company-registration-cost-estimator/

📅 Book a consultation:
https://jrandfirm.com/appointments/

📩 Contact us:
https://jrandfirm.com/contact/

Save this before choosing where to register.

10/14/2026

🚨 DON'T REGISTER A COMPANY UNTIL YOU KNOW WHY.

Every year, entrepreneurs register companies in the wrong jurisdictions—or add another entity to an existing structure—without first identifying the problem they’re trying to solve.

Then the bills arrive: renewals, registered addresses, accounting, audits, tax filings, banking and compliance. Suddenly, the “solution” is costing more than the problem.

Before registering another company, ask:

❓ What specific business problem will it solve?
💰 How much is that problem costing us?
📊 What is the full setup AND annual maintenance cost?
🔎 Could we achieve the same result without a new company?

Here’s the principle: A business solution must create more value than it costs—whether through profit, savings, access to markets or reduced risk. If the economics don’t work, find a better solution.

At JR & Firm, we offer PAID professional consultations to assess your current situation, identify the real obstacles and recommend workable solutions.

Sometimes the answer is a new company. Sometimes it’s restructuring, fixing an operational issue or simply keeping your existing structure.

✅ IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM FIRST. REGISTER ONLY IF IT MAKES BUSINESS SENSE.

📅 Book a paid consultation:
https://jrandfirm.com/appointments/

💰 Company registration prices:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-cost/

📩 Contact us:
https://jrandfirm.com/contact/

🎓 Free business webinars:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-webinar/

📧 [email protected]
📱 WeChat / WhatsApp / Telegram: +86 130 4068 8804

💬 Have you ever registered a company you later realized you didn’t need?

10/14/2026

🇨🇳 CHINA WORK PERMIT: CAN YOU WORK FOR OTHER COMPANIES?

⚠️ Having a Chinese work permit does NOT mean you can work for any company in China!

This is one of the most common misunderstandings among foreign professionals and entrepreneurs living in China.

📌 HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

✅ Your Chinese work permit is generally tied to a specific sponsoring employer, approved position, and work location.

❌ You cannot automatically use that permit to work for another Chinese company, take a second job, or provide paid services to other businesses.

❌ Even if your original employer agrees, that permission alone does not automatically make the additional employment legal.

🔄 WHAT IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE EMPLOYERS?

You must complete the applicable work permit change or new application procedures before starting employment with the new company.

💡 ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS?

Certain specially approved arrangements may be possible, including some short-term work permits covering multiple employers. However, these require the appropriate authorization — they are not automatic rights.

⚠️ WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

Unauthorized employment can result in fines, immigration complications, and potentially the loss of your right to work or reside in China.

JR & Firm assists international clients with company formation, work permits, residence permits, and corporate compliance in Mainland China.

💰 Company registration prices:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-cost/

📩 Contact us:
https://jrandfirm.com/contact/

🎓 Free business webinars:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-webinar/

📧 [email protected]
📱 WeChat / WhatsApp / Telegram: +86 130 4068 8804

💬 Have a question about your China work permit? Leave it in the comments!

10/13/2026

🇨🇳 CAN YOU REGISTER A COMPANY IN CHINA REMOTELY? 🌏

✅ YES! You can start the registration process without visiting China. But there’s an important distinction between registering your company and opening its corporate bank account.

📄 STEP 1: COMPANY REGISTRATION

To register a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) remotely, you’ll generally need:

✅ A notarized passport copy with an apostille, if your country participates in the Apostille Convention.

✅ Otherwise, a passport copy properly authenticated/legalized through the Chinese embassy or consulate.

✅ If the shareholder is an existing foreign company, its relevant corporate documents must also be provided and appropriately authenticated.

Our team at JR & Firm can handle the registration procedures in China once the required documents are ready.

🏦 STEP 2: CORPORATE BANK ACCOUNT

⚠️ This is where things get different!

In almost all cases, the company's legal representative will need to visit China in person for corporate bank account opening.

💻 Some banks occasionally allow remote verification through video calls, but this is an exception, NOT a guaranteed option.

Bank policies change frequently, so we must verify the requirements with the specific bank before proceeding.

💡 BOTTOM LINE: You can register your China company remotely, but don't assume you can open its bank account without travelling to China!

🌏 JR & Firm assists international entrepreneurs with company formation, corporate banking, taxation, accounting, and ongoing compliance in China.

🚀 Start your China company registration:
https://jrandfirm.com/register-a-company/

📩 Contact: [email protected]
📱 WeChat / WhatsApp / Telegram:
+86 130 4068 8804

💬 Planning to register a company in China? Tell us your country and preferred Chinese city in the comments!

10/13/2026

🌍 WHERE SHOULD YOU REGISTER YOUR COMPANY TO SELL ON AMAZON? 📦

🇺🇸 USA, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇨🇳 Mainland China, 🇸🇬 Singapore — or 🇪🇺 Europe?

The best jurisdiction depends on where you sell, where you operate, how you source products, and your tax residency. You don’t necessarily need a company in the country where your Amazon customers live!

Here’s a quick comparison:

🇺🇸 US LLC — Popular with international e-commerce sellers targeting the US market.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong Limited — Useful for cross-border trading, China sourcing, and international payments.

🇨🇳 China WFOE — Better suited to substantial sourcing, manufacturing, or operations inside China.

🇸🇬 Singapore Pte. Ltd. — Strong option for an Asia-based international business.

🇪🇺 European company — Worth considering for significant EU operations and local distribution.

⚠️ Important: Company registration alone doesn’t determine your taxes. VAT, sales tax, Amazon FBA inventory, management location, and your personal tax residency can all affect your obligations.

JR & Firm helps entrepreneurs compare jurisdictions, register companies, arrange banking assistance, and maintain compliance.

💰 Company registration prices:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-cost/

📩 Contact us:
https://jrandfirm.com/contact/

🎓 Free business webinars:
https://jrandfirm.com/company-registration-webinar/

📧 [email protected]
📱 WeChat / WhatsApp / Telegram: +86 130 4068 8804

💬 Selling on Amazon in the US, EU, or worldwide? Tell us in the comments!