Features & Analyses

As one of the first taxpayer groups affected by the reforms replacing business tax with value added tax, law firms must adjust their engagement contracts, billing systems and compliance obligations

Stan Abrams heads the Asia legal team at Bentley Systems and has practiced in China for 15 years. He explains the importance of balancing internal and external work processes in light of changing regulations and seeking individual experts for outside counsel

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?

The new consumer finance rules are a clear step forward in diversifying credit opportunities, but it is unclear whether they go far enough

The amendments to the PRC Company Law will boost economic activity and stimulate investment. The reforms are an important step in the drive to establish a more mature market with less government control

The trademark problems of big brand owners such as Tesla, Castel Frères and Burberry are often used to show the weakness of China's IP system. But with the right strategy and a cautious approach, brand owners can avoid these problems

The trademark problems of big brand owners such as Tesla, Castel Frères and Burberry are often used to show the weakness of China's IP system. But with the right strategy and a cautious approach, brand owners can avoid these problems

The new SIPO Commissioner faces a series of challenges, including raising the standard of examination while dealing with a steady increase in applications, leading international harmonisation and aligning enforcement with China's courts