Chinese New Year remains the most significant holiday period in Mainland China, with material impact on workforce availability, supply chains and regulatory processing timelines. For 2026, businesses operating in or trading with China should begin preparation well in advance to mitigate disruption and protect operational continuity. For foreign-invested enterprises, regional headquarters and trading companies, proactive planning is essential to manage workforce absence, production slowdowns...

For foreign-invested enterprises and domestic companies operating in China, geographic expansion often raises a fundamental question: should a new legal entity be established in each city, or is a branch office the more efficient structure? Once a Limited Liability Company has been incorporated in China, establishing branch offices is typically the most straightforward and cost-effective method of expanding operations across different cities. Compared to setting up a new company in each...

Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as a leading regional headquarters hub in Asia. The latest 2025 data confirms sustained growth in the number of overseas companies establishing a presence in the city, alongside a steady increase in regional headquarters operations. For multinational enterprises evaluating their Asia Pacific strategy, Hong Kong remains a commercially strategic base for coordination, capital access and cross-border expansion. Rising Number of Overseas Companies in...