What are the general work/business hours when you have employees?

Generally businesses are open from 9 to 5 pm. So most employees expected to work 8 hours.

Do you have minimum wage requirements?

Yes, we have. It is required to be more than 1500 RMB per month, and15.7 RMB per hour.

Do you have to provide health insurance for employees?

Yes, you have to.

Do you have to provide time off for Chinese holidays?

Generally, yes you have to. In certain sectors, if you can’t provide it for Chinese holidays, it is feasible to provide another time off or pay them more.

If you ask them to work during Chinese holidays, do you have to pay them more?

Yes, you have to.

Do you provide vacation time for employees? If so, what is the amount of time of

Yes, you do need to provide vacation days. Number of days are determined by length of employment. Vacation days range from 5 to 20 days per year.

Do you have labour unions in certain sectors?

Yes, we have, but their mandate and role is substantially different than in Western working culture.

If you ask an employee to travel, do you reimburse their expenses?

Yes, we do. And there is extra compensation requirements.

What are some of the most prominent trade and professional associations I should

There are many registered professional associations related to different industry. For example, Chengdu International Business Association, Chengdu Trade and Commercial association, Health and Bio Sciences Association and so on.

If I need a business loan, who do I speak with?

You'd better consult the working staff of the bank which you are planning to do the loan business.

Do I need separate accounts for business and personal banking?

Yes you do.