Approval procedures for setting up a foreign-invested international freight forwarding business in China have been simplified but conditions remain.

The key question to this new boost of investment into China is how to choose the optimal legal investment structure.

This case illustrated difficulties when the parties agreed to resolve their disputes through international arbitration.

For the first time, the Provisions clarify the concept of an independent monitor of corporate criminal compliance.

Many foreign companies struggle to get profits earned in China out of the country in an efficient way.

An extract from Chapter 10 of 'Chinese Commercial Law: A Practical Guide' focusing on winding-up & liquidating companies.

Make sure that you have completed an environmental impact assessment for all construction & manufacturing projects in China.

In a typical case of nominee shareholder arrangements, in 2001, a foreigner provided capital for an investment in the name of a Chinese individual, but on behalf of the foreigner. The final purpose of this specific investment was to acquire a second domestic company in an industry restricted to foreign investment. When in 2009 the parties came into conflict on the company’s operations, the foreigner filed two litigations in court to confirm his rights as a shareholder of the first company, and f

The Chinese government has supported the development of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) by introducing major tax cuts.

This article explains China's company chop system for foreign companies and for individuals doing business in China.

There are plenty of factors that could contribute to success in China, not all of them under the company's control.

Filing a lawsuit in China can help enforce contracts and recover losses.

These new implementing regulations will further clarify China's data protection laws.

In China, a simple receipt does not suffice to record a purchase in a company's accounting books. Only official tax invoices (called fapiao in Chinese) are accepted, making fraud with these invoices a particular problem to (foreign) businesses operating in China.

The impact on brand owners could be considerable in specific areas.

Ensure that you comply with the PRC Labor Contract Law when dealing with staffing firms in China.

Employers should introduce policies to prevent sexual harassment, and also to deal with any complaints in a proper way.

Expatriate Social Insurance in China and the impact on expatriate workers.

Businesses trying to expand into China could benefit from replacing their rep. office structure with a trading WFOE.

Background overview of risks, main enforcements, prosecutions regarding trade secrets as well as the FCPA.