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Chinese Courts

The Chinese judicial system is one of the three governmental branches in People's Republic of China. Based on civil law with common features after German and French legal systems, Chinese court system has also local characteristics. The Supreme People's Court is the highest court in China and the highest supervising authority as well, over…

Joint Venture in China

A Chinese joint venture is a business that is created between more partners who share business goals and will divide the expenses, profits and losses between them. This is a common business form between a Chinese partner and a foreign company. Equity joint ventures and cooperative joint ventures can be established in China. Joint ventures established in…

Joint Venture in China

A Chinese joint venture is a business that is created between more partners who share business goals and will divide the expenses, profits and losses between them. This is a common business form between a Chinese partner and a foreign company. Equity joint ventures and cooperative joint ventures can be established in China. Joint ventures established in…

Mergers and Acquisitions in China

Company mergers and acquisitions in China are controlled by law and foreign investors who want to buy or merge with a Chinese company must observe the general principles for these business actions. The regulations for this action are in line with the Chinese Company Law and the laws for foreign investments in…

Intellectual Property Law in China

The intellectual property is protected in China through a series of international treaties and by the provisions of the national law. The country is a member of the World Trade Organisation and investors in China will enjoy a certain degree of protection for their property rights. The State Intellectual Property Office is the patent office of the country, which…

Child Custody in China

The marriage institution in China is, like in any other country, affected by divorce. Chinese marriage law has a separate chapter on how divorce is granted. The law protects any children that may have resulted out of that marriage and if you want to know more about child custody legislation, our law firm in China can offer…

Open a Recruitment Company in China

Businesses in China are growing at a fast rate and more employers need to find the right staff. Investors who open a recruitment company in China will focus on delivering services to businesses from all types of industries. Some of the most successful business sectors that will require most employees are the information and…

Listing on the Stock Exchange in Shanghai

Companies in China can list on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), one of the two available independent stock exchanges in the People’s Republic of China. The SSE is the most successful stock market in Mainland China in terms of listed companies, total and tradable market value. A company that wants to list shares…

Family Law in China

If you are a foreigner who wants to get married in China or you are considering establishing a family there, you should know how family life is regulated by law and what rights you have in China. Our Chinese attorneys can help you if you want to get married in China, file for divorce, or in any…

Dividend Tax in China

Companies in China are taxed according to the Enterprise Income Tax Law that applies both to local and foreign-owned enterprises in China. Foreign companies in China are taxed on their Chinese-source income and there is a withholding tax for dividends, royalties, and interests. Companies that want to repatriate dividends from China need to observe…