As a foreigner in China, you may receive offers from foreign companies and joint ventures. On the other hand, you will be gaining valuable experience. Later, you can send your resum to multinationals and big companies in Hong Kong and elsewhere and, with luck, get on the really rich expat gravy train. So you re ready to climb aboard. Make sure the company pays for housing, your children s schooling and other extras.
Housing is also a main concern.
Taxes are also high. Many companies pay them, adds Staaf. Officially, expats are supposed to pay taxes on their children s education, car, housing and other perks. Foreign accounting firms say employers tend to ignore these levies, but the government has lately been tightening the screws on assessment and payment. You would have thoroughly discussed the move with your family and perhaps even attended orientation classes arranged by your company.