Legal

Preferential policies for cross-strait investment are benefiting Taiwanese entrepreneurs. While some are still concerned about risks such as exit restrictions and the dispute resolution mechanism, foreign financial institutions are already benefiting from the growing business.

As franchising increases in China, the Ministry of Commerce has released new measures for greater disclosures, including more information when signing agreements.

Including: Measures for the Administration of Information Disclosure in Connection with Commercial Franchising

Public invitations for bids must be carried out for projects with controlling or majority investments from state-owned funds.

Implementing Regulations finally come out after the promulgation of the PRC Law on the Invitation for and Submission of Bids in 1999, preventing the restriction or preclusion of potential bidders.

Pre-tax allocation of lease financing receivables allowed for financial enterprises.

Enterprises required to fund and staff an employment dispute mediation committee.

Applicants may file complaints against CSRC M&A decisions.

Full disclosure of investment risks and potential losses required by capital-raising parties