Before commencing business operations in China, companies must have obtained a business license from the company registration authority – usually the Administrative of Industry and Commence.

The Futures and Derivatives Law of the People's Republic of China was adopted by the National People's Congress on April 20th and is effective from August 1, 2022.

Employers may consider utilising post-termination restrictions (‘PTR') in employment contracts to safeguard their business.

In this post-pandemic world, global business risks are increasingly changing at a rapidly. Companies must re-frame previous perspectives, respond across the entire operations and strengthen their resilience proactively.

Clear, legitimate and consistent internal company policies are an essential aspect of employee management tools in China.

Understanding and implementing written employment contracts are essential to business operations.

Complex supply chains require comprehensive tax-effective planning.

Most people believe China has a ‘great wall' all around its boundaries.

On 19 September 2020, the Ministry of Commerce issued the Provisions on the Unreliable Entity List (the "Provisions").

For exporters in China, indirect taxes paid during the production and distribution process can be refunded.

From 8 January 2023, China dropped mandatory quarantine for inbound travelers and opened its borders.

Investigations are crucial aspects in cross-border transactions. At Horizons, we have conducted numerous investigations for multinational mergers and acquisitions.

Labour disputes can be extremely costly for companies. Whilst robust employee handbooks, policies and procedures can reduce employee disputes, workplace conflicts can still arise.

Among the contributors writing on the topic include Horizons trademark and IP specialist, Su Qi. We offer her entry on China trademark law below.

In practice, the corporate governance of a company in China is established in the utilisation of a company's corporate seals and company seal policies.

Hiring temporary employees can provide an affordable solution to manage workload fluctuations. Specifically, if there are unexpected employee absences or special projects which requires specialists...

Protecting trademarks is a crucial first step for any foreign company looking to do business in China.

Subject to certain assumptions surrounding the Law on Foreign Relations of the People's Republic of China, effective from 1 July, the new law establishes two...

Today's globalised economy enables companies to provide services across the world. Cross-border business to business (B2B) often takes place via email or other digital communications, such as Skype, WeChat or other messaging and talk platforms.

Over the last 5 years, China's digital economy has developed and scaled rapidly.