Core Elements and Management Principles
Negative List Principle: China implements the "Negative List" management system for cross-border trade in services. Areas outside the list are generally managed according to the principle of equal treatment for domestic and foreign service providers.
Foreign Investment Access: If foreign service providers provide services through a "commercial presence" model, they must also comply with the provisions of the "Special Administrative Measures for Foreign Investment Access (Negative List)."
Market Access Management: The management of domestic and foreign service providers will be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the "Negative List for Market Access."
Specific Cross-Border Service Terms and Conditions
Prohibitions and Service Restrictions: Foreign service providers may not provide prohibited services listed in the list in a cross-border manner.
Cross-Border Supervision: Non-prohibited services listed in the list are subject to management in accordance with relevant regulations when provided cross-border.
Special Areas such as National Security: Measures related to national security, public order, and financial prudence will be implemented in accordance with existing regulations.
Preferences in Special Areas: In areas such as China's pilot free trade zones and the Hainan Free Trade Port, there may be more favorable opening measures for qualified foreign service providers. Practical Considerations
Business License: Depending on the nature of your business and the region in which you operate, you may need to register for a domestic and/or overseas business license.
Payment and Settlement: Payments involve cross-border remittances, which are subject to foreign exchange management regulations and may involve credit limits. Receipt methods vary, including third-party payment platforms and bank transfers.
Information Requirements: When making cross-border bank remittances, the sender and recipient's information (such as address and account number) must be accurately filled in according to the customs and regulations of the country or region.
International Agreements and Treaties: International treaties or agreements signed between China and other countries, as well as preferential arrangements with other regions (such as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan), may provide more favorable provisions for cross-border trade in services.