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The Top Three Tips You Need to Know While Sourcing in China

China business basic, international trade

June 17, 2021

Based on our observations, more than one fourth of the startups run by foreigners in China are in trade industry or related to trade. However, not everyone can make good money, some of them even went to bankruptcy. The following tips are summarized based on our analyze of the cases…

A Chinese Green Card Holder’s Story

visa

May 27, 2021

Chinese Permanent Residency, called as Chinese green card, is said to be the most difficult PR to be granted in the world

How to Avoid Employment Disputes during the Probation Period?

employment law

May 21, 2021

According to the opinions on issues relating to the implementation of the Labor law of the PRC given by the former Ministry of Labor, “the purpose of the probation period is for mutual inspection and choice by the employer and the employee and should not be more than six months.”…

Can I Send Money I Made From my Company in China Home

China business basic, foreign investment law

March 30, 2021

One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients is:” Can I send money I made from my company in China home or transfer to another country? “Of course, it is allowed. Article 21 of the Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China clearly stipulates: ” A…

What to do When an Employee Illegally Terminates a Labor Contract?

employment law

March 29, 2021

The Labor Contract Law clearly stipulates the procedures for employers and employees to terminate the employment contracts ( you may visit our post: Can a Company Fire an Employee Who Failed to Tell the Truth? for more information ). In addition, the law provides specific legal liability (paying compensation to…

Can my Ex-employer Use my Portrait in Marketing Material?

Case study, civil law, employment law

March 20, 2021

Amy started working at XYZ Hotel on 15 October, 2007. In August 2008, XYZ Hotel filmed a four-minute video for decoration and publicity use, which included a total of 15 seconds of close-up footage and 5 seconds of vision footage of Amy receiving guests at the hotel reception. The video…

What the Law Says Regarding Estate During Marriage?

civil law, marriage law

February 20, 2021

Generally speaking, marriage means a combination of two people’s lives, including their assets. Let’s see what the Civil Code of the PRC (hereinafter “Civil Code”) says regarding the estate of couples. I. What is a joint estate? According to the Civil Code, the following estate acquired by a husband or…

Make a Legally Binding & Enforceable Will in China

civil law, Family law

February 9, 2021

Before starting to discuss this topic, let’s see if a will made by a foreigner in China is enforceable at all. Article 31 of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Application of Laws to Foreign-related Civil Relations states: “For the format of wills, the laws of…

FAQs Regarding Setting Up a Company in China

China business basic

February 4, 2021

Among all other issues, the most frequently asked questions we received is: “Can you set up a company for us?” Honestly speaking, if the field you want to invest in is not in the Negative List ( you may review our post: Newly Released Negative List for more information), it’s…

FAQ About Corporate Seals in China