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Foreign investors and companies in China will be affected by new laws in 2024

Foreign investors and companies in China will be affected by new laws and legislations, which will come into effect starting on January...

Trademark monitoring can prevent infringement and unauthorized brand usage

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

Foreign companies should pay attention to non-use trademark cancellation

Registering a trademark in China alone is not enough. Foreign companies operating in the country, who own registered trademarks, must...

Trademarks’ similarities may lead to refusal of registration applications

About half of the trademark registration applications are refused annually by the China National Intellectual Property Administration...

Geographical names may not be registered as part of a trademark in China

Many international companies include their place of origin in their trademarks, as a way to indicate the source and quality of the...

China company registration

Foreign investors looking to establish a business in China’s competitive market must face legal, regulatory, and cultural challenges....

Companies facing provisional refusal for trademark registration can act to reverse it

Foreign companies operating in China have always had difficulty protecting their brands and intellectual property. In recent years,...

China Trademark Office clarifies classification of similar goods and services

In order to add more clarity to the cataloging of goods, the China Trademark Office published a document which explains the Chinese...

Outbound payments from China businesses to overseas parties are closely monitored

The Chinese government is closely monitoring all outbound payments from China businesses to overseas parties. After three years of...

China Offshore Companies can present hidden risks for foreign investors

Foreign investors looking to expand their business in China may consider using offshore companies, a practice popular among businesses...

Hong Kong’s low tax rates continue to attract foreign executives

With some of the lowest corporate and personal tax rates in the world, Hong Kong is an attractive destination for foreign executives....

Hong Kong Incorporation

With some of the lowest corporate and personal tax rates in the world, Hong Kong is an attractive destination for foreign companies....

Hong Kong plans to implement a new company re-domiciliation regime in 2024

The Hong Kong government plans to implement a new company re-domiciliation regime in 2024, following a similar re-domiciliation mechanism...

China custom duties vary – Foreign companies can apply for preferential treatment and rates

To promote a higher level of openness and domestic consumption, China implemented a series of regulations to reduce import-export taxes...

Collection of evidence is key in non-use trademark cancellation attacks

Foreign companies operating in China with registered trademarks must understand the rules and regulations involved in non-use...

China eliminates last COVID-19 requirement – No more Health Declaration Card for all travelers

The last remaining COVID-19 travel requirement was finally lifted in China. Starting November 1, 2023, travelers leaving and entering the...

Citizens from 54 countries can enjoy China’s 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy

Citizens from a total of 54 countries can currently enjoy China’s 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy, offered in 23 Chinese cities,...

New China Company Law changes corporate governance structure and allows one board system

The Chinese legislature adopted at its seventh session the latest amendment to the Company Law, which will come into effect on July 1,...

New China Company Law assigns greater responsibilities to directors and senior management

The Chinese legislature adopted at its seventh session the latest amendment to the Company Law, which will come into effect on July 1,...

Electronic contracts in China are legally binding if done correctly

In the digital era, legal contracts in China have undergone a transformative shift, moving from traditional paper-based agreements to...