It is necessary to get a working visa before you arrive to work in China, for which you’ll need a sponsoring company. Most companies will have HR departments to guide you through the visa process; if not, make sure you check requirements with the Chinese embassy. If you have dreams of setting up your own company in China, it’s probably best to take a ‘starter’ job in order to get your feet on the ground. However, it has been known for people to move to China on a student visa and set up a business straight away.