Xiefei, Good information and good advice as best as I know it. I would add the problem of high income, over 120,000RMB a year and being deemed domiciled in China.
Finding tax forms for registering and filing can be a problem. You can try Beijing or Shanghai's tax offices online for examples and information you need to provide. The forms vary from location to location in design but the information is consistent. Biggest problem is Chinese government websites not being updated.
Chinese income taxes are due, filed and payed monthly so you can't wait until the end of the year.
The SAT (State Administration for Taxation) is developing a comprehensive database of all foreigners working and paying taxes. Part of it is a dossier of personal information that is very detailed. It is keyed on passport numbers, I was told. It is being used effectively in Guangdong but I am not sure which, if any other provinces or municipalities are now on the program. Those that work at two jobs must pay income tax for total income and the second job is at a 20% rate.
Like any other country, thinking the tax people aren't looking for your money is foolish. And yes Virginia, earn money in China means you must pay the erhu player.
I think Americans can only get a 30 visa anywhere. I did business with Chinese companies for about 4 years and got 3 - 4 visas a year and was refused multiple entry visa until the last one. I asked for a 30 day L visa as I was going to China to teach but the China consulate in LA gave a one year multiple entry, at added cost of course. I asked why and was told, "we know you do business in China" TIC
While I got what I asked for in Vientiane, I did not ask about other options. Just like any other government they keep in simple without a menu. Think of it like McDonalds, pick what works and smile. The Chinese know we are dumb, why prove it by inventing questions and trying order what ain't on the menu.
Americans pay $140USD for a 30 day L visa. The price is high thanks to Bush, then Obama. I think other folks pay less.
Hello from Vientiane, getting a China 30 day tourist visa in Vientiane is easy, smooth, quick and fast. I was in the Chinese embassy less than 10 minutes total. Yup, that was applying and picking up.
Cost: $140USD for the visa and it takes 4 days.
Want it at 4pm today? $170USD
Want it at 9:30am tomorrow? $160USD.
Hotels are about $20 or so for a private room with bath. Flight was 2hours by turboprop, 2200RMB.
Doing a transition from teacher to students and need to leave China to get a L visa. I'd like to get it in Vientiane. Seems the Chinese Embassy in Laos should be ok, but this is Asia.
I guess not much has changed in the last 40 years.
I have taken State Department test (passed) just to try to figure out how embassy/consulate people can be so dumb. My conclusion is that rather than possibly make a mistake, a simple set of rules eliminate the need to think.
I tried to help a young lady get a student visa. I stayed in the background and coached her. She had a scholarship to Southern Illinois University, full deal including a stipend, for a Masters program in Computer Science. Her English was excellent. She had a Chinese Masters and was a known database developer. She was not super pretty, just one of the crowd. REJECTED! Reason: they did not think she would return to China.
One question they asked her was, "Why do 90% of Chinese students stay in the U.S." Duh...
Many years ago in Beijing on a very cold and windy winter day, I had to go to 中关村 (zhongguancun) to buy some camera stuff to take on Spring Festival. Walking out of the campus I ran into a student who was going there as well so I invited him to join me in the taxi ride. For some reason we could not get closer than 3-4 blocks to destination and were left with a walk facing North into the biting wind. No problem as my student turned guide and led me into a building and down stairs deep underground. We walked through huge underground rooms with high ceilings. I was amazed so the student took me down another level as we walked North,
My guess, after checking a map, was the we walked about 700 meters and the voids were about 80-100 meters wide. My guide told me this was a bomb shelter.
A few years later, these spaces were, in true Chinese style, were bustling with businesses. All partitions and fixtures were movable and temporary so it wouldn't take but minutes to restore most of the empty space. In some areas, escalators descended and rose and it seemed as if the buildings above expanded downward. In other areas, the huge void spaces remained empty.
Clearly a plan was in effect. I have no idea what it was and I had no interest in asking questions.
@bilingualexpat Thanks. My first trip into China was in 1984. Didn't get to Kunming in those days and probably wasn't allowed to go. Today's Chinese kids should see these photos. I am fortunate to have witnessed China's progress over 30 years.
Be aware they will push whatever they are selling. Some of the staff have no idea about the technical side of appliances.
I went there to buy a stove. I repeatedly told them I would be using bottled gas. They sold me a stove. When I went to my local gas guy, I learned there are at least three kinds of gas sold. Luckily, B&Q did not deliver as promised. I went back to the store and discovered they had sold me a stove they needed to be hooked up to the gas main. I got my money back.
The sales lady was almost in tears, 没有问题！I don't know if it a safety or design issue, but I would think B&Q would know and care.
Subway starts at 9am. I have no idea where to catch an airport express bus. Eight taxis refused to go to the airport. After almost an hour standing on Beijing Lu took a black taxi, this dude drives slower than my mother, 120 yuan.
Flight back was delayed so I learned the subway stops running at 6:10pm.
Getting a taxi back was easy, more taxis than customers. Taxi was 87 yuan including 1o yuan toll, airport to Beichen area. Yes, he took a longer route than necessary.
Kunming imagines being a gateway for international travelers. New airport but hard to get to and from it.
Join us December 15 for the fourth annual Have a Heart Fundraiser!
发布者Is Dr. Detrano still associated with this excellent program?
Iconic Kunming landmark getting subterranean facelift
发布者Many years ago in Beijing on a very cold and windy winter day, I had to go to 中关村 (zhongguancun) to buy some camera stuff to take on Spring Festival. Walking out of the campus I ran into a student who was going there as well so I invited him to join me in the taxi ride. For some reason we could not get closer than 3-4 blocks to destination and were left with a walk facing North into the biting wind. No problem as my student turned guide and led me into a building and down stairs deep underground. We walked through huge underground rooms with high ceilings. I was amazed so the student took me down another level as we walked North,
My guess, after checking a map, was the we walked about 700 meters and the voids were about 80-100 meters wide. My guide told me this was a bomb shelter.
A few years later, these spaces were, in true Chinese style, were bustling with businesses. All partitions and fixtures were movable and temporary so it wouldn't take but minutes to restore most of the empty space. In some areas, escalators descended and rose and it seemed as if the buildings above expanded downward. In other areas, the huge void spaces remained empty.
Clearly a plan was in effect. I have no idea what it was and I had no interest in asking questions.
Fulintang: Yunnan's oldest apothecary
发布者@bilingualexpat Good to hear. This is great old building. I hope no one gets greedy enough to tear it down. 不拆！
Summiting Yunnan's majestic Haba Snow Mountain
发布者I have to agree with @alien. New or borrowed boots can lead to misery and pain. Take care of your feet.
Gulls arrival in Kunming warrants special treatment
发布者@bilingualexpat Thanks. My first trip into China was in 1984. Didn't get to Kunming in those days and probably wasn't allowed to go. Today's Chinese kids should see these photos. I am fortunate to have witnessed China's progress over 30 years.