Privately concluded land sales in China cost the state huge sums in lost revenue, and often mask collusion between the parties involved. This month we examine in detail the attempts to create a transparent legal framework for land use transactions.
Another piece of China's trademarks legislation puzzle has been put in place with the issuance of new rules on well-known trademarks. The rules introduce some important changes to recognition of well-known marks, and might make it easier for foreign trademarks to win such recognition in China.
Customs compliance and tax planning for cross-border transactions are becoming more important and complex. Payments between different links in a cross-border supply chain must be structured carefully to avoid high customs value and possible double taxation.
A set of procedures which outlines the administration of invitation and submission of bids for construction works and construction projects in the PRC.
Promulgated: April 27 2003Effective: January 1 2004Applicability: The Regulations apply to injuries from work-related accidents or occupational diseases…
Issued: May 20 2003Main contents: Upon expiration of the offer period of a takeover, if the equity distribution of the target company does not comply with…
Issued: April 8 2003Main contents: The Measures deal with such matters as the recipients of foreign-invested construction enterprise qualification certificates,…
Issued: April 9 2003Main contents: The Official Reply recognizes foreign-invested enterprises engaged in sewage and rubbish disposal as production-orientated…
Issued: April 29 2003Main contents: The Circular prohibits securities companies from raising funds from specified or unspecified investors for a collective…