Tax specialists offer their insights for potential inbound investors on fundamental tax rules they need to be aware of
October 12, 2011
Features & Analyses
A recent agreement signed between Chinese and US competition agencies aims to bring effective and consistent enforcement, which will bring greater consumer benefits and legal certainty for businesses. However, coordinated enforcement activities are not likely to occur any time soon
September 03, 2011Labour agents and staffing firms play a dynamic function in China's employment space, however many foreign companies continue to misunderstand the relationship. Understanding the importance of selecting the right partner for your labour needs and knowing how to navigate negotiations are key
September 03, 2011An internal notice from the foreign exchange regulator creates more difficulties for foreign-invested holding companies wanting to reinvest their dividends in China
September 03, 2011As one of China's preeminent fund formation hub cities, Tianjin is regarded by many industry participants as an influential barometer for other jurisdictions' private equity-related regulation. The city recently released new measures that enforce stricter supervision on a wide spectrum of fund formation, administrative and operation matters
September 03, 2011New guidelines from China's banking authority open up stock index futures trading to trust companies. However, strict restrictions and stringent qualification criteria have drawn mixed reactions from trust players
September 03, 2011Helming a team of over 100 lawyers, General Counsel of Foxconn Technology Group (China's largest private employer), Sterry Fang shares about his department's structure and its commitment to developing and implementing a “well-being” programme for its employees
September 03, 2011New measures set out procedures for registration authority, documentation requirements and the timeframe for the recordation of patent licences in China. Foreign patentees should take note of several administrative points the rules outline
September 03, 2011New measures from China's banking regulator aim to prevent financial institutions from becoming over-leveraged, and they provide a clear framework on accountability and detailed guidance rules on disclosure
September 03, 2011Recent lawsuits involving remuneration claims by inventors who felt slighted by their employers have highlighted an issue companies should take note of
September 03, 2011