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Attorney Fees-Who Is Supposed to Pay?

April 27, 2019

When clients finish their discussion with the lawyer about a lawsuit, sometimes they will ask: “By the way, the losing party will pay for the attorney fee, right?” Usually, after a bit of silence，the lawyer would explain: “Well, the losing party will pay for the court fee, but usually the…

Ten Points You Need to Know about China’s IPR System

IPR, Trademark

April 22, 2019

China has developed a comparatively comprehensive IPR protection system since it opened up it’s door to the world. Though China learned a lot from other countries in the development of IPR system, it still has it’s own feature, which is worthwhile to know about: 1.Protection only cover registered IPR If…

Confidentiality Agreement or Non-competition Agreement?

employment law, IPR

April 15, 2019

NCA is a contractual obligation based on the mutual agreement between the employer and the employee

Non-competition Agreement in China Labor Law

employment law

April 5, 2019

According to China labor law, a Non-Competition Agreement (NCA) refers to a mutual agreement between a company and its employee which specifies that the employee cannot compete with his previous employer after the dissolution or termination of the labor contract. For example, an employee cannot work with a company which…

Things You Should Know about Offer Letter

employment law

April 1, 2019

Background information: A lawsuit caused by an offer letter Our client was planning to expand it’s business after CNY. They interviewed and sent out offer letters to qualified applicants. In the offer letters, they specified all terms related to the positions, such as salary, probation, social security and on-board date.…

Chinese Green Card, Are You Qualified?

Trademark, visa

March 18, 2019

It is said that Chinese green card is extremely difficult to be granted. Let’s see if you have a chance to get it. 1. Category of applicants (1) Have made direct investment in China with stable operation and a good tax paying record for three successive years; (2) Have been…

Abstract of Foreign Investment Law of PRC

China business basic, foreign investment law, News

March 16, 2019

China’s national legislature on Friday passed the Foreign Investment Law in Beijing on March 15, 2019. This landmark legislation aims to provide stronger protection and a better business environment for overseas investors. With unified provisions for the entry, promotion, protection, and management of foreign investment, it is a new and…

Corporate Burdens-Reduced Further

News, tax

March 6, 2019

On 5th of March, 2019, Premier Li Keqiang delivered the Government Work Report to the second session of the 13th National People’s Congress in Beijing. Here are the highlights: 1. Corporate burdens In our previous blogs: Tax in china – Reduction in 2019! and Tax Reduction in China-More Details, we…

Close Your WOFE Properly-Don’t Just Give It Up!

company law

February 27, 2019

Incorporating a WOFE in China is easier now, however, shutting down a WOFE remains complicated as ever. Some foreigners think: if they don’t conduct the annual registration and tax filings, then they can just give up the WOFE. They are wrong, wrong, wrong! 1. Direct consequence If any WFOE owner…

Outline for the Development Plan of Great Bay Area

News

February 19, 2019

On 18th of Feb, 2018, the China central government issued the Outline for the Development Plan of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Bay Area, the main points of the outline is listed as below: 1. Division of Great Bay Area The “Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area includes the…