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A corporate health check can ensure the longevity and success of your China business

How do you know if your China business is healthy, and its current operations comply with local tax laws and regulations? Doing a regular...

The secret behind the success or failure of the ERP system for your China business

In the fast-changing and highly competitive Chinese market, many foreign companies fail to achieve their goals simply because they...

Local idiosyncrasies in China to consider when creating an internal control system for your business

Though many foreign companies may feel it is easier to transplant their own internal control systems to their China business without...

The importance of keeping a clean balance sheet for your China business

Balance sheets are a fundamental financial report on which a business can be evaluated. Though they tend to receive less attention than...

Cultural differences to consider when analyzing financial management reports in China

Cultural differences and a unique business culture make analyzing financial management reports in China an area in which both experience...

How differences between local and international accounting systems may affect your China business

During recent years there has been an increased interest by foreign investors to establish a presence in China, the second largest market...

How to avoid a tax audit for your China business

As one of the world’s biggest economies, China offers significant business opportunities for foreign companies. But attached to the...

Navigating the complexity of setting up a business in China

Setting up a business in China is an enticing but complex endeavour for many foreign investors. The intricate incorporation process,...

Foreign companies looking to operate and expand their business in China must register their trademarks. Proper trademark registration is...

Avoiding risks of labor disputes in China is increasingly more important for foreign companies

Foreign companies operating in China may face difficulties navigating local employment laws. In China, the labor dispute system...

Hong Kong's Government Funding Programs for Companies through incentive programs

In order to keep the city’s competitiveness, Hong Kong’s incentives and government funding programs for companies offers a number...

Hong Kong introduces new exclusions on disposal gains to Foreign-sourced Income Exemption regime

Hong Kong tax authorities have decided to strengthen current legislation to better combat cross-border tax avoidance arising from double...

How to start a business in China as a foreigner

Navigating the intricate incorporation process in China may seem a complicated maze of regulatory, legal, and cultural obstacles. Many...

Labour disputes in China may have different outcomes depending on case and region

Foreign companies operating could face labor disputes in China and, depending on the circumstances and the local jurisdiction, outcomes...

Changing a Legal Representative in China is a complicated and document intensive process

Every company in China, local or foreign, must appoint a legal representative, a position which will have considerable authority and...

Trademark Registration in China

Registering a trademark is a critical first step to protecting a brand. China is one of the world's largest markets, with a rapidly...

Company registration in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is considered in the business world as one of the best destinations for entities. Company registration in Hong Kong is not only...

How to employ people in China without an entity

With a workforce of over 740 million people, China offers a large pool of talent. However, employment regulations are complex and...

Non-compliance in China can have dire consequences

Foreign companies operating in China must navigate effectively a complex legal and compliance environment. Most businesses are confronted...

Changes to New Company Law in China will reshape business environment

With a remarkable degree of revisions, the recently approved China Company Law will introduce a broad spectrum of changes...