The State Intellectual Property Office has released draft regulations for service inventions clarifying an employee's remuneration rights if there is no agreement with the employer, while the State Council has revised regulations on futures trading
An Interpretation from the CSRC uses for the first time a doctrine of guilty before innocent for insider trading cases. But with few cases before the courts, it is not clear how effective the Interpretation will be
The VAT Programme has expanded rapidly since it started in Shanghai this year. For the first time, it allows companies to offset taxes when using external service providers. Lawrence Hu considers how tax reform affects companies
Foreign investors in China face the challenge of dealing with corruption in an unfamiliar business culture. The penalties set out in UK, US and Chinese law are strict, but a comparison of bribery legislation shows what steps can be taken to mitigate risks
Foreign investors always want to know how they can get their money out of China, but with foreign exchange policies constantly changing, how should they navigate the complex regulations in place?
China's first tier cities are all competing to attract multinationals to set up regional headquarters. Shanghai is leading the race, but how do the policies for each city compare and what incentives are actually on offer?
I am thinking of setting up an R&D facility in China. I have read many horror stories about employees leaving with trade secrets. How should I structure my employment contracts to minimise risk?