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For many small to medium size companies it is difficult to implement an efficient internal control system for your China Business, to...

How do you know if your China business is healthy, and its current operations comply with local tax laws and regulations? Doing a regular...

In the fast-changing and highly competitive Chinese market, many foreign companies fail to achieve their goals simply because they...

Though many foreign companies may feel it is easier to transplant their own internal control systems to their China business without...

Balance sheets are a fundamental financial report on which a business can be evaluated. Though they tend to receive less attention than...

Cultural differences and a unique business culture make analyzing financial management reports in China an area in which both experience...

During recent years there has been an increased interest by foreign investors to establish a presence in China, the second largest market...

As one of the world’s biggest economies, China offers significant business opportunities for foreign companies. But attached to the lucrative benefits of doing business in the country come a set of rules and regulations, which when not taken seriously may result in tax audits, penalties, and other serious consequences. Taxes represent one of the most important sources of revenue for the Chinese government, and tax authorities have recently stepped up their efforts on enforce

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

Foreign companies looking to operate and expand their business in China must register their trademarks. Proper trademark registration is...

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

In order to keep the city’s competitiveness, Hong Kong’s incentives and government funding programs for companies offers a number...

Hong Kong tax authorities have decided to strengthen current legislation to better combat cross-border tax avoidance arising from double...

Navigating the intricate incorporation process in China may seem a complicated maze of regulatory, legal, and cultural obstacles. Many...

Foreign companies operating could face labor disputes in China and, depending on the circumstances and the local jurisdiction, outcomes...

Every company in China, local or foreign, must appoint a legal representative, a position which will have considerable authority and...

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

With a workforce of over 740 million people, China offers a large pool of talent. However, employment regulations are complex and navigating the system requires legal expertise. This can be a difficult task, especially for foreign enterprises without much experience in the Chinese market, planning to hire full-time workers. The big question is, how do you employ people in China without an entity? To be able to hire employees, Chinese laws require companies to either establis

Foreign companies operating in China must navigate effectively a complex legal and compliance environment. Most businesses are confronted...

With a remarkable degree of revisions, the recently approved China Company Law will introduce a broad spectrum of changes...