A client recently asked me this question, and it's not the first time that I've heard this. The answer about whether your business will benefit from a representative office in China really depends o...
Opening a business in China? You'll be given many important documents, not least the new China five-in-one business license. The 'lease registration certificate' is a little-known, but increasingly ...
We're often asked if Hong Kong company registry is necessary as a prerequisite for setting up a WFOE in China. Many rumours and anecdotes are floating around about if this is a good idea for foreign...
It's no secret that it remains difficult for Hong Kong companies to open a business bank account in Hong Kong! So if this is affecting you, do you quit, or is there another way? Luckily you can now ...
Welcome along to 2018's China public holiday schedule. Regardless of whether you're running a business in China, or deal with Chinese suppliers or customers, make a note of these holiday dates as th...
It was always the case that using a Hong Kong company as the investment vehicle was the easiest way to open Shenzhen QianHai companies, but there are some rule changes about this route. So is it sti...
The 5-day visa on arrival at the border between China and Hong Kong was reintroduced earlier this year. We’ve gathered all the up-to-date information on who, where, when and how you can obtain a 5-d...
On October 11th, new Hong Kong Chief Executive, Mrs. Carrie Lam, announced measures to stimulate the economy, including Hong Kong tax cuts to profit tax. If you are currently running a Hong Kong com...
Knowing how to name a Chinese company is an important piece of knowledge for foreign investors who're intending on starting a business in China. There is a certain set of rules that must be followed...
Foreign-owned companies in China may be eligible for a China tax rebate without even knowing it! In this post I'll describe the process of how to get a tax rebate in China...
