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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...


Trademark Registration in China
Registering a trademark is a critical first step to protecting a brand. China is one of the world's largest markets, with a rapidly...


Company registration in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is considered in the business world as one of the best destinations for entities. Company registration in Hong Kong is not only...


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...


Non-compliance in China can have dire consequences
Foreign companies operating in China must navigate effectively a complex legal and compliance environment. Most businesses are confronted...


Changes to New Company Law in China will reshape business environment
With a remarkable degree of revisions, the recently approved China Company Law will introduce a broad spectrum of changes...


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...


Trademark monitoring can prevent infringement and unauthorized brand usage
Registering a trademark in China is a critical first step to protect a brand. China is one of the world's largest markets, with a rapidly...


Foreign companies should pay attention to non-use trademark cancellation
Registering a trademark in China alone is not enough. Foreign companies operating in the country, who own registered trademarks, must...


Trademarks’ similarities may lead to refusal of registration applications
About half of the trademark registration applications are refused annually by the China National Intellectual Property Administration...


Geographical names may not be registered as part of a trademark in China
Many international companies include their place of origin in their trademarks, as a way to indicate the source and quality of the...


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


Companies facing provisional refusal for trademark registration can act to reverse it
Foreign companies operating in China have always had difficulty protecting their brands and intellectual property. In recent years,...


China Trademark Office clarifies classification of similar goods and services
In order to add more clarity to the cataloging of goods, the China Trademark Office published a document which explains the Chinese...


Outbound payments from China businesses to overseas parties are closely monitored
The Chinese government is closely monitoring all outbound payments from China businesses to overseas parties. After three years of...


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...


Hong Kong’s low tax rates continue to attract foreign executives
With some of the lowest corporate and personal tax rates in the world, Hong Kong is an attractive destination for foreign executives....


Hong Kong Incorporation
With some of the lowest corporate and personal tax rates in the world, Hong Kong is an attractive destination for foreign companies....


Hong Kong plans to implement a new company re-domiciliation regime in 2024
The Hong Kong government plans to implement a new company re-domiciliation regime in 2024, following a similar re-domiciliation mechanism...


China custom duties vary – Foreign companies can apply for preferential treatment and rates
To promote a higher level of openness and domestic consumption, China implemented a series of regulations to reduce import-export taxes...
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