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China Expansion Budget Estimator (XLSX with Formulas)

Pick entity × city × headcount × scope. The spreadsheet outputs Y1/Y2/Y3 all-in: setup, payroll + 27-38% contribution, accounting, audit, office.

China Expansion Budget Estimator (XLSX with Formulas) — overview illustration

What the spreadsheet does

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Inputs — entity type, city, headcount, scope, capital

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Outputs — Y1/Y2/Y3 all-in cost table

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The 27-38% employer contribution by city

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How to model what-if scenarios

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Frequently asked questions

Why a spreadsheet instead of a web tool?

CFOs and ops managers asked for it. The XLSX format lets you bring it into your existing models, change assumptions, and share with your finance team without re-entering inputs.

How accurate are the city-specific contribution rates?

Refreshed quarterly from the official city HRSS bureau publications. Rates change in March each year — the current version reflects March 2026 rates.

Is this tool free?

Yes. Email-gated so we can send you the live updates and adjustments when CNIPA, MIIT, or AIC change a rule. Unsubscribe with one click.

Will you contact me after I download?

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