Foreign Permanent Residence for Investors
Standard Chinese rates (3–45%). Controlled economy. Complex tax treaty network China's 'Green Card' — officially Foreign Permanent Residence. Very difficult. Strong ties required.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Chinese permanent residence ("green card") for investors; PR can be revoked if resident is absent and not present at least 3 months/yr cumulatively
medium confidenceHighlights
- Investment of $1 million required
- Leads to permanent residency
- Processing time of 4 months
- Standard Chinese tax rates apply
- Minimum stay of 90 days per year
The catch
- High capital bar. You need to commit at least $1M to qualify.
- Real presence required. Expect roughly 90 days a year in-country to keep the status.
- No dual citizenship. You may have to give up your current citizenship to naturalise.
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What could change
Changes in government policy could affect investment requirements.
Tax Notes
China has a progressive income tax system with rates from 3% to 45%. Foreign residents are taxed on their China-sourced income.
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