The relationship between an independent business development agent and a brokerage firm can be categorized as employment, brokerage, intermediate or commission, depending on the nature of the arrangement.

For a commission relationship, unlike employment, the agent would only be compensated by the result of his work, not by the hours spent on the work. Therefore, an agent would bear his own risks if there is no business. In addition, the agent will be liable for his own faults when being claimed by a client. Unlike an employee, an agent generally does not receive benefits other than commission fees.

If you are a foreigner, then you also need to be aware of Chinese legal restrictions on foreigners working in China.