China Questions

Guo Yongmao of Haiwen & Partners discusses the various types of taxes under the PRC tax regime that new companies must consider when setting up a business in mainland China and highlights how tax impacts investors of a PRC company if they are foreign entities when considering dividends distribution, interest payment and transfer pricing

BRI projects face a multiplicity of issues from procurement to implementation. Investors must thoroughly understand and mitigate risks associated with BRI ventures.

Casper Sek of Jin Mao Partners highlights important aspects of the cybersecurity regulatory framework in China and basic requirements that companies are recommended to follow if they are operating their business in the country

Litigating from abroad has been made easier by relaxed rules surrounding document submission and virtual litigation proceedings

What information on a counterparty should I be aware of ahead of litigation in China? How do I find that information? How can I decide whether litigation is worth it?

China's top court wants lower courts to facilitate continued performance of contracts as much as possible

China's support for its businesses' force majeure claims is raising questions about enforcement of foreign arbitral awards

Liu Yuxiang and Wu Qiong of Haiwen & Partners summarize the national and local policies introduced to support businesses and employers in China to help alleviate the economic impact caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Guo Yongmao and Zhang Tianyang of Haiwen & Partners highlight tax policies to support manufacturers and service providers that have assisted with the prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those who have been affected by it

As China looks to kickstart its economy following weeks of severe disruption, employers must balance obligations to minimize virus transmission risk and at the same time returning to normal operation as quickly as possible. What exactly must employers do before resuming operations? How can they reduce costs? Are layoffs allowed? Jonathan Isaacs, head of Baker McKenzie's China employment practice, answers your burning questions.