Legislation

(Issued by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on May 17 2004 and effective 45 days after the date of issue.)

The Administration of Insurance Companies Provisions became effective on June 15 2004, and have replaced the provisions of the same name promulgated by the CIRC on January 13 2000 and amended on March 15 2002. They are applicable to domestic insurance companies, and are generally applicable to foreign-invested insurance companies.

(Issued by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on May 17 2004 and effective 45 days after the date of issue.)

The minimum initial capital for setting up a law firm is reduced to Rmb100,000.

Promulgated: April 30 2004Effective: May 1 2004Main contents: In the case of a traffic accident involving a motor vehicle covered by compulsory third-party…

Provides for information disclosure and auditing rules for SME Board-listed companies.

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The Provisions specify the qualifications required of and the procedures for foreign enterprises engaging in construction project design activities in the PRC, including cross-border delivery services.

Adopted: September 16 2003Effective: March 1 2004Interpreting authority: Beijing Arbitration Commission (BAC)Applicability: The Rules apply to parties…