China Questions

I am looking to buy a Chinese company. There is so much advice out there; so many checklists and warnings highlight the particular sensitivity of due diligence in China. What are the key areas that I should really concentrate on to avoid making the mistakes made by many multinationals and foreign companies?

I am looking to expand my business into China. I have been told that the kind of company I set up will have a big effect on how much tax I pay, especially when taking money out of China. What advice do you have

I am looking to expand my business into China. I have been told that the kind of company I set up will have a big effect on how much tax I pay, especially when taking money out of China. What advice do you have?

My company is a WFOE and we need to change our legal representative. I have heard this is a difficult process – what advice can you offer on how to accomplish this?

I have had to switch a lot of my employees to direct hires because of the amendments to the Employment Contract Law.

I need to implement or update an anti-corruption compliance programme in my company's China offices.

I want to form a WFOE and, while I understand there are some attractions to setting up outside the major cities, I would like to know more about the legal challenges this entails

My company is a foreign-invested enterprise, how do I ensure that when I terminate an employment contract I can avoid costly labour disputes and penalties?

My business is already in China, but I want to expand it from its current base in Shanghai through franchising.