China · Compliance
Corporate, tax, employment, data-protection, AML/KYC, trade and AI compliance — official regulators and registries.
In this section
Official regulator and core obligations for each area.
Corporate Compliance Annual filings, registered-agent and beneficial-ownership obligations, and the official company registry. Tax Compliance Filing calendars, registration thresholds and the official tax authority. Employment Compliance Mandatory contracts, payroll and social-insurance registration, and the official labor authority. Privacy & Data Protection The country's own data-protection regime, registration duties, and its official supervisory authority. AML & KYC Anti-money-laundering and customer-due-diligence obligations, regulated activities, and the official financial regulator. Import & Export Compliance Customs registration, controlled/restricted goods, sanctions screening, and the official customs authority. AI Regulations The country's own AI governance approach, risk tiers, transparency duties, and its official authority.
Government portals
- China Government Portal — State Council official portal — policy releases, public services, and government documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — China's foreign policy and consular services — passport, visa, and consular protection info
- National Immigration Administration — Visas, permanent residency, and border control for foreigners entering China
- State Taxation Administration — Personal income tax filing, business tax registration, and VAT invoice verification