Promulgated: October 27 2005Effective: January 1 2006Main contents: The Law comprises:Part One: General ProvisionsPart Two: Establishment and Organizational…

Promulgated: October 12 2005Effective: December 1 2005Applicability: These Measures shall apply to the application for the qualifications for real property…

Issued: November 17 2005Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: After the occurrence of a transfer of their equity, certain foreign-invested enterprises…

Issued: October 19 2005Main contents: The Opinions put forward 26 points to improve the quality of listed companies. Article 6 suggests listed companies…

Issued: October 14 2005Main contents: The Circular specifies the circumstances under which there is a disposal of assets internally and the circumstances…

Promulgated: October 21 2005Effective: as of date of promulgationInterpreting authority: National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Information…

Issued: December 3 2005Main contents: Starting from December 5 2005, regions in which foreign-invested financial institutions may engage in renminbi business…

China's new Securities Law heralds better times ahead for fund raisers and investors alike. Still, a lot remains to be done to bring the regulatory function of the country's securities market in line with regional competitors.

This Law provides that a company is a separate legal entity from its shareholders. Two types of companies are allowed: limited liability company (LLC), and companies limited by shares.