Legal

Reform to China's VAT system began in Shanghai earlier this year. Companies can now offset VAT from services used in Shanghai, relieving their tax burden

Chinese consumers will soon find the words “patent pending” on their products after new Measures to crack down on the false patent marking

The Advertising Provisions are the latest in a series of regulations issued by the Chinese government in this area. With so many platforms available for advertising in China, the Provisions will help catch non-compliant advertisements before the public see them

The amended PRC Insurance Law and the Real Estate Investment Measures were supposed to open up China's property market. Almost two years later, investments have yet to materialise

According to the revised Code, lawyers and law firms may legally publicise their lawyers and law firms as well as their own business fields and specialities through advertising.

Shenzhen separates bid evaluation and bid-winning decisions for government procurement.

Patent marks must indicate type of patent and patent number.

The Provisions elaborate on application requirements for renminbi qualified foreign institutional investors.

China elaborates on the prohibition of excessive packaging.