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Case Study: Navigating Uncertainty - Assessing the Chinese Market Viability with Woodburn's Employer of Record Services

The Challenge: The client, a dynamic SME, found itself at a crossroads regarding its expansion strategy into the Chinese market....

Case Study: Breaking Barriers - Overcoming Delays and Compliance Concerns in China

Overview: A medium-sized company in Germany sought to establish a presence in China to capitalize on emerging market opportunities....

Expanding Your Business in China: Incorporation vs. Employer of Record (EoR)

Every company considering international expansion has two options – setting up a legal entity - Incorporation or using an Employer of...

Understanding the Minimum Wage in China

Minimum wages in China continue to rise. As of February 19, 2024, Shanghai has the highest monthly minimum wage among 31 provinces at RMB...

Hiring people in China using an Employer-of-Record

Hiring people is one of the first key decisions a company will come across. Foreign enterprises planning to operate or expand their...

Avoiding risks of labor disputes in China is increasingly more important for foreign companies

Foreign companies operating in China may face difficulties navigating local employment laws. In China, the labor dispute system...

How to employ people in China without an entity

With a workforce of over 740 million people, China offers a large pool of talent. However, employment regulations are complex and...

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...

Hiring people in China without an entity

As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, China is an interesting destination for companies looking to expand their operations or...

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)...

Labor law in China has clear rules on redundancies and reductions of force

Challenging market conditions around the world have forced multinational corporations to adapt and change. An employer contemplating...

Comprehensive work hour systems in China can be beneficial for companies and employees

A competitive market with diversified work structures may require a more flexible schedule. In China, companies can adopt variable work...