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Hainan Business Directory
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Hainan FTP Business
FTP Policy & Official Updates
Every significant regulatory change in the Hainan Free Trade Port, tracked and translated into plain...
FTP News & Announcements
Breaking news from the Hainan FTP — new partnerships, infrastructure developments, government announ...
Company Setup & Registration
WFOEs, JVs, sole proprietorships, the commitment-based registration system, address requirements, th...
Tax, Incentives & Finance
The 15% corporate and individual tax rates, the 183-day residency rule, EF accounts, QFLP and QDLP f...
Government Contacts & Official Guidance
Contact details for every relevant government department, customs office, and official body in Haina...
Guides, Whitepapers & Market Data
Investment guides, economic reports, trade statistics, and official whitepapers — curated and organi...
Trade, Manufacturing & Export Business
Hainan trade, manufacturing, customs, ports, logistics, supply chains and export-market developments...
Market Entry & Case Studies
Real experiences from businesses that have entered or are entering the Hainan FTP. What worked, what...
B2B Opportunities & Joint Ventures
Connect with partners and explore collaborations.
Visas, Work & Residence
Visas & Entry to Hainan
The 86-country visa-free list updated December 2025, 30-day duration rules, visa-on-arrival options, tourist versus long-term entry pathways, and what happens when your time runs out.
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Work Permits & Residence
A, B, and C category work permits, how to apply, what employers need to do, residence permit renewals, the Hainan talent card program, and permanent residence pathways.
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Living in Hainan
Housing, Cost of Living & Daily Life
Finding an apartment, typical rent prices, the best neighbourhoods in Haikou and Sanya, monthly cost...
Healthcare & Insurance
International clinics, the best hospitals for expats, the Boao Lecheng medical tourism zone, expat-f...
Family, Schools & Education
International schools including Harrow Haikou and TIS Sanya, local school options, childcare, after-...
Digital Life — Payments, Phone & Internet
Setting up WeChat Pay and Alipay as a foreigner, getting a local SIM card, VPN options, opening a ba...
Sports, Outdoors & Leisure
Surfing, hiking, cycling, diving, football, marathons, golf, the best beaches, rainforest trails, an...
Food, Drink & Restaurants
Where to eat in Haikou and Sanya, Hainanese cuisine worth knowing, international restaurants, bars a...
Travel — Visiting & Exploring Hainan
For visitors and residents alike. Day trips, island exploration, the best beaches and attractions, g...
Hainan Pet Corner
Vets, dog and cat registration, pet import and travel regulations, vaccination requirements, microch...
Community & Events
Hainan News & General Discussion
Current events, island news, and anything worth talking about that doesn't belong in a specialist section. The community pub — fewer rules, more conversation.
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Events & Networking
Upcoming events across Hainan — concerts, cultural festivals, sports events, expat gatherings, networking nights, and community meetups. Share what you know.
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Classifieds & Marketplace
Buy, sell, and trade within the Hainan community. Furniture, electronics, bikes, vehicles, services offered and wanted, and housing listings.
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