What is an Internet Content Provider License?
First, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of Internet Content Provider (ICP) licensing. What is it?
An ICP license is an essential prerequisite for attracting customers in the Chinese mainland. As we have written before, it is a registration issued by the state that allows legal operation of China-based websites to legally operate in the country.
In order to establish and expand your business globally, especially to China, one must consider the necessary steps to file for a separate legal entities, as well as consolidating electronic commerce, so that your business will thrive- not only are these steps to getting an ICP License encouraged, but it is also requirement in order to officially set up your site in China. The only possible exception to this is if your site is not accommodated in mainland China.
What You Need to Know: China Visa Requirements
Chinese has become home for many Western expatriates who desire work outside their home countries. The Chinese government’s visa application process has been greatly simplified in recent years, but is still rather complicated. Anyone looking to acquire a Chinese work visa should keep in mind some crucial tidbits of information that will be crucial in deciding the status of your work permit. There are three different kinds of work visas one can apply for: