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Getting Chinese work visa with no degree, and starting my own company

Valachio

Hi,


I am wondering how difficult it will be for me to obtain the Chinese work visa. My goal in China is to build a Chinese startup.


Here are some facts about me.


  • Ethnic Chinese born in China and used to have Chinese citizenship. Immigrated to Canada at 9 years old. Currently Canadian nationality.
  • Dropped out of college to build my own startup in Canada. Therefore I did not get any college degrees.
  • Have a good amount of capital to invest. If I convert all my Canadian dollars to RMB, I should have about Â¥4m RMB.
  • Currently residing in China on a Q2 (family) visa.


My goal is to register my own company and get a work permit. This means I will be sending myself the "invitation letter". I heard that China work permit typically needs at least a bachelor's degree. For my situation, how likely will I be able to get the 1-year work permit to be able to build my startup in China?

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franklinyang

@Valachio to my knowledge,  not exact like that.


yes, if work as an employee in China,  needs at least a bachelor's degree,  now, even more,  perhaps a master degree...  However,  as a investor,  there is no limits on education background requirement,  but different areas do require minimum invest amount to proceed.   BTW,  now China govornment only prefer BIG amount investment & high-tech industrial investment.

lrai

Valachio:


Yours is sort of a unique situation and my recommendation is get a lawyer to help you.  You will be investing money here in China and your business will employ you, so to be on the safe side, have an attorney help you with this so you do it right.  Just my two cents.

GuestPoster8399

i m happy to help u if u still need help :)

GuestPoster8399

if working for the gov is like that but his purpose is obviously not

jeff5349

@Valachio  you can set up a fully owned company in your own name with 100% ownership. There is no requirement for investment, just any amount pledge as your Authorized Capital. And yes they do require u to submit educational certificates. I did set up recently only.

VANNROX

Two basic options.


[1] Repatriate back and reclaim your Chinese citizenship. Pay the five yuan and set up your own company.


[2] Set up a WOFE as a Canadian. Then travel to China on a visa associated with your company. Let it be well understood that this second method is much more difficult than the first option. To which I would advise a Chinese attorney to assist you. Attorney fees will start at 20,000 yuan, and you can expect a budget WOFE for under 75,000 rmb.

Evy expat service

I can help you with this if you need.

xavieruk56

@jeff5349 Hi Jeff thanks for your information, can you tell me more about this please?

sameth

is it possible from any part of China to get Z Visa ?? without education certificate ??

j Latham

I setup a corporate concierge business in Beijing years ago to help business expats with doing business in China, as well as help their family to acclimate in their new environment.  I first established a Sole Proprietorship in America since I was the only person working the business with contractors.  I did not have a degree and the Chinese government would not give me a business license without one.  I hired a lawyer and he found a way.  He said that I can own the business and work for the business, but I must have someone that has a degree to manage the business.  I hired someone, we were required to open a bank account and keep a small amount in the account.  We also had to hire a local native account firm to handle the bookkeeping and the quarterly audits, which taxes were required to pay each quarter.  In order to hire someone to work in the business we were required to go through a local agency, even though the person was referred by a friend. The individual had to register with the local HR agency and we contract with them and they paid the employee.  We were required to pay for benefits for that employee as well. It was a great and rewarding experience!