Your guide to expat living in Shanghai
Events, housing, restaurants, health services, and community resources for expats in Shanghai.
Guides for expats in Shanghai
Practical articles on living, working, and making the most of the city
Vivian Zhao
China Maternity Insurance for Couples Having a Baby in Shanghai
A practical guide to pregnancy insurance in Shanghai - delivery costs, waiting periods, congenital conditions, newborn care, complications coverage, and what to ask before you buy.
Acadia Advisory Group
How to Set Up a WFOE in Shanghai: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
A practical walkthrough of every step involved in setting up a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) in Shanghai — from pre-registration decisions to post-licensing compliance.
Vivian Zhao
Shanghai Expat Living Expenses & Cost Considerations
A planning guide to the cost categories expats and companies must budget for in Shanghai — housing, education, healthcare, transportation, visas, tax, and social insurance.
Vivian Zhao
Renting Old Shanghai Homes, Finding the Charms
A personal account of hunting for a longtang lane house in Shanghai — renovation pitfalls, nightsoil trucks, rental permits, and longtang worth exploring.
Acadia Advisory Group
How to Hire Foreign Expat Employees in Shanghai: Chinese Entity vs WFOE vs EOR
Three legal ways to hire foreign expat employees in Shanghai — through a Chinese entity, WFOE, or Employer of Record — including work permits, payroll, and compliance.
Vivian Zhao
Asian Tigers: International Moving and Relocation in China
Asian Tigers China - door-to-door household moves, relocation services, shared container shipping, and secure storage for expats in Shanghai and across China since 1988.
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Housing
Highlighted rentals and properties for expats in Shanghai
⭐ Featured 3 Bedroom Dong An Road Duplex Apartment for Rent
¥24,000 / month
3 bed · 200 m² · Xuhui
⭐ Featured Embankment Building Suzhou Creek 40sqm Apartment for Rent
¥14,000 / month
1 bed · 40 m² · Hongkou
⭐ Featured Modern designer masterpiece house on Fumin Lu for Rent
¥24,000 / month
1 bed · 96 m² · Jing'an
⭐ Featured 1 Bedroom Apartment near Ferguson Lane for Rent
¥23,000 / month
1 bed · 43 m² · Xuhui
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