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How to Open a Bank Account in China as a Foreigner
Whether you are relocating due to new business opportunities, sourcing products, or importing goods from China, having a local bank...


Comprehensive Guide to Intellectual Property Protection in China
China follows the principle of territoriality in IP protection, meaning IP rights are only valid and protected within the country unless...


Doing Business in China Without an Entity
Traditionally, employing people to run your business in China requires establishing a company that meets HR, tax, and other compliance...


Choosing the Right Business Structure in China
Foreign companies looking to establish or expand their presence in China have several options for their company structure. The choice of...


Comprehensive Guide to Closing a Business in China
Foreign investors may choose to close their business in China for various reasons. To legally close a business, investors must follow a...


Navigating the Process of Starting a Business in China
Starting a business in China is different from Western countries due to cultural, language, and regulatory complexities. Understanding...


Navigating the complexity of setting up a business in China
Setting up a business in China is an enticing but complex endeavour for many foreign investors. The intricate incorporation process,...


How to start a business in China as a foreigner
Navigating the intricate incorporation process in China may seem a complicated maze of regulatory, legal, and cultural obstacles. Many...


Changing a Legal Representative in China is a complicated and document intensive process
Every company in China, local or foreign, must appoint a legal representative, a position which will have considerable authority and...


Foreign investors and companies in China will be affected by new laws in 2024
Foreign investors and companies in China will be affected by new laws and legislations, which will come into effect starting on January...


China company registration
Foreign investors looking to establish a business in China’s competitive market must face legal, regulatory, and cultural challenges....


China Offshore Companies can present hidden risks for foreign investors
Foreign investors looking to expand their business in China may consider using offshore companies, a practice popular among businesses...


New China Company Law changes corporate governance structure and allows one board system
The Chinese legislature adopted at its seventh session the latest amendment to the Company Law, which will come into effect on July 1,...


New China Company Law assigns greater responsibilities to directors and senior management
The Chinese legislature adopted at its seventh session the latest amendment to the Company Law, which will come into effect on July 1,...


Electronic contracts in China are legally binding if done correctly
In the digital era, legal contracts in China have undergone a transformative shift, moving from traditional paper-based agreements to...


China celebrates ten years of Belt and Road Initiative facing an uncertain future
The Chinese government celebrated last October the tenth anniversary of their Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), an ambitious and sometimes...


China adopts Apostille Convention to simplify authentication of foreign documents
The Chinese government officially adopted the Apostille Convention, an international treaty that simplifies the process of authenticating...


10 things to know when starting a business in China
Setting up a business in China is an enticing but complex endeavor for many foreign investors. The are several important things to know...


Foreign companies face unique due diligence challenges in China
Prevention and preparation are fundamental for any foreign company looking to do business in or with China. Due diligence is a...


Foreign companies receiving data from China are subject of Chinese SCCs
In an effort to protect transfers of personal information from China to other countries, the Chinese Cyberspace Administration (CAC)...
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