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Legal Assistance for Commercial Transactions in China

China’s rapid economic growth, development and also its significant internal market are some of the reasons why foreign investors are attracted to this country. While the Chinese Civil Law is the basic legislation which regulates commercial transactions in China, the commercial subjects (the legal entities or individuals involved in commercial transactions)…

Set up a Franchise in China

Franchising is a method for business expansion and distribution of services and goods through a licensing relationship. A franchisor in China is a person or company that gives the license to conduct a business under its marks to a third party. It specifies the products and services that are offered by the franchisee (a person or company…

Open a Wholly Foreign-Owned Company in China

A whole foreign-owned company is a limited liability company, owned and capitalized merely by a foreign entrepreneur. This means that the liability of the company's shareholders is restricted to the assets they bring to the business.The profit obtained by a wholly foreign-owned company in China is returnable abroad. Moreover, as an independent legal entity,…

Copyright Law in China

Local or foreign entrepreneurs with business activities in China that require the protection of a certain copyright should know the legislation in this sense. The People’s Republic of China enacted its first Copyright Law in September 1990. The law has been further amended with new provisions and in 2003 the National Copyright Administration enacted new measures for penalties on the infringements of…

Rental Contract in China

If you are a foreigner planning to move in China for a determined or undetermined period of time, you should know that, when renting an apartment, you should also sign a rental contract. The rental contract is written in Chinese (if requested, some landlords may present an English version); if you do not know the…

Chinese Will

A person can write a will throughout his of her lifetime, deciding upon the inheritance for his/her relatives. The will must be recognized by a legal entity and our law firm in China can present to you the procedure by which a will becomes a legal document. Succession, decided Through the Will A…

Sale of a property in China

With one of the world’s greatest economies, China is a country of major interest for foreign investors. China has become a more urbanized place and, in 2013, a study had revealed that property sales were expected to grow, as an effect of economic development. Our Chinese lawyers can present to you the legal framework under which property…

Obtain Residency in China

In order to live in China, a person must obtain a residence permit. Chinese legislation offers several options for residency, according on how long you plan to stay in China. Our Chinese lawyers can provide the legal support that is necessary if you want to obtain a Chinese residence permit. Also, guidance for business formation and registration in…

Civil Law in China

The Civil Law in China regulates all civil activities and has the purpose of protecting the rights and interests of citizens as well as to manage the civil relations between civil subjects - legal persons and citizens in China. The general principles of the Civil Law are divided into nine chapters which include the basic…

Road Transportation Law in China

The Road Transportation Law in China is aimed at maintaining road traffic order, reducing traffic accidents, protecting personal safety and increasing passage efficiency. The Chinese government is working constantly on improving its transport policies and implementing new measures, since the transport system is a favorite sector for foreign investments in China. The Road Transportation Law applies to…