Live Stream = Illegal Working?
Making money from live streams in China as a foreigner?
It's possible.
π« However, most foreign influencers are doing it illegally.
Tourist visa, student visa, Q1 family visa — NONE let you work.
Live streaming for money IS work, according to Article 41 of the Exit & Entry Law.
What happens if you get caught?
• ¥5,000 - ¥20,000 fine
• 5-15 days detention
• Deportation
• 1-5 YEAR entry ban
π° You also MUST pay Chinese taxes.
All income from streams in China is China-source income.
Tax rate: 20%-40% on labor payments.
Platforms must withhold tax — but if they don't, it's still YOUR problem.
π’ You can't register as a solo business.
Foreigners can't be δΈͺδ½ζ· (individual proprietors).
MCN companies have foreign investment restrictions too.
β 3 steps to do it legally:
-Get a Z visa + work permit
-Sign with a licensed platform or MCN
-Let them handle your tax withholding
Don't risk your life in China over a side hustlem
#ζΆε€εΎεΈ #ε€ε½δΊΊε¨δΈε½ #foreignersinchina #ζͺζ₯ε·₯δ½ζΉεΌ #expats #η΄ζ #ζΆε€εΎεΈ #ε€ε½δΊΊε¨δΈε½ε·₯δ½ #ιζ³ε·₯δ½
Making money from live streams in China as a foreigner?
It's possible.
π« However, most foreign influencers are doing it illegally.
Tourist visa, student visa, Q1 family visa — NONE let you work.
Live streaming for money IS work, according to Article 41 of the Exit & Entry Law.
What happens if you get caught?
• ¥5,000 - ¥20,000 fine
• 5-15 days detention
• Deportation
• 1-5 YEAR entry ban
π° You also MUST pay Chinese taxes.
All income from streams in China is China-source income.
Tax rate: 20%-40% on labor payments.
Platforms must withhold tax — but if they don't, it's still YOUR problem.
π’ You can't register as a solo business.
Foreigners can't be δΈͺδ½ζ· (individual proprietors).
MCN companies have foreign investment restrictions too.
β 3 steps to do it legally:
-Get a Z visa + work permit
-Sign with a licensed platform or MCN
-Let them handle your tax withholding
Don't risk your life in China over a side hustlem
#ζΆε€εΎεΈ #ε€ε½δΊΊε¨δΈε½ #foreignersinchina #ζͺζ₯ε·₯δ½ζΉεΌ #expats #η΄ζ #ζΆε€εΎεΈ #ε€ε½δΊΊε¨δΈε½ε·₯δ½ #ιζ³ε·₯δ½
Live Stream = Illegal Working?
Making money from live streams in China as a foreigner?
It's possible.
π« However, most foreign influencers are doing it illegally.
Tourist visa, student visa, Q1 family visa — NONE let you work.
Live streaming for money IS work, according to Article 41 of the Exit & Entry Law.
What happens if you get caught?
• ¥5,000 - ¥20,000 fine
• 5-15 days detention
• Deportation
• 1-5 YEAR entry ban
π° You also MUST pay Chinese taxes.
All income from streams in China is China-source income.
Tax rate: 20%-40% on labor payments.
Platforms must withhold tax — but if they don't, it's still YOUR problem.
π’ You can't register as a solo business.
Foreigners can't be δΈͺδ½ζ· (individual proprietors).
MCN companies have foreign investment restrictions too.
β
3 steps to do it legally:
-Get a Z visa + work permit
-Sign with a licensed platform or MCN
-Let them handle your tax withholding
Don't risk your life in China over a side hustlem
#ζΆε€εΎεΈ #ε€ε½δΊΊε¨δΈε½ #foreignersinchina #ζͺζ₯ε·₯δ½ζΉεΌ #expats #η΄ζ #ζΆε€εΎεΈ #ε€ε½δΊΊε¨δΈε½ε·₯δ½ #ιζ³ε·₯δ½