China exempts small businesses and some service industries from VAT in 2023
China will exempt small businesses with monthly sales of 100,000 yuan (about US$14,790) or less, as well as taxpayers in specific...
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Rapidly ageing population pushes China to promote its new private pension scheme
Faced with a rapidly ageing population and the shortfall of their two existing pension schemes, China has decided to launch its first...
Protecting your brand from “similar trademarks” in China can be a difficult job
For years, international brands registered in China had to deal with “similar” brands of local products, listed under a related but...
“Should I stay or should I go:” Foreign companies struggle with deciding to stay or leave China
The difficulties faced by foreign companies in the past few years in China are making them reconsider the viability of maintaining a...
Amazon helps Chinese authorities fight against counterfeit trade
Multinational brands have complained for years about the multi-billion dollar trade in counterfeit products originating from China,...
Foreign companies adopt a wait-and-see approach in China
After more than two years of strict Covid-19 controls, supply-chain problems, and a deterioration in bilateral relations with the United...
China starts 2023 looking forward to supporting economic growth
Looking back at 2022, the economic slowdown in China caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and a string of unexpected regulatory moves from...
Businesses in China prepare to adapt to the lifting of Covid restrictions
China started 2023 fully opening its borders, with no travel restrictions or quarantine measures for arrivals and lifting most Covid-19...
Doors are open in China to foreign franchisors
Despite the recent global economic slowdown, for many foreign companies China is still the land of opportunity. China's strong and steady...
Foreign companies must adapt to stricter data collection compliance standards in China
Since the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) came into effect last year, foreign companies operating in China have had to adapt...
Corporations feel negative impact of US ban on chips exports to China
Since the United States Department of Commerce announced an exceptionally broad set of prohibitions on exports to China of semiconductor...
Chinese authorities enforce mandated working hours, sending clear signal to companies
The Chinese authorities have been enforcing the mandated working hours specified in local labor laws, sending a clear signal to...
As demand for high quality food products grows in China, so do regulations
China’s growing middle class and greater consumer awareness about the origins and safety of food have driven demand for higher quality...
Changes in supply chain strategies and business models may lead to better tax considerations
Shifts in global strategies and business models caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have had an impact on numerous segments of the end-to-end...
Important benefits of having a Copyright Certificate of Registration in China
While it is not mandatory to register copyright in China, there are key advantages to having a copyright certificate. Foreign companies...
Foreign investment faces a strong regulatory system in China
In the past four decades, China has been slowly opening to foreign direct investment (FDI). More recently, the country increased the...
Chinese E-Fapiao enables greater precision and efficiency in financial management
Eager to catch up with the global trend of digitalization, China is quickly expanding the pilot program on electronic special value-added...
2023 official holiday schedule in China includes additional workdays to compensate time off
Each year, China has 7 public holidays enjoyed by all citizens: New Year, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), the Qingming Festival,...
Recording your trademark with Chinese Customs can help to protect your product
Foreign companies doing business in China should always register their trademarks under Chinese law. Foreign trademark filings aren't...
Change of name or address in China may have unintended impact on company’s business
Changing a company’s name or address in China may have unintended implications when not done properly. If a business needs to change its...
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