Law Assistance and Legal Services

Chinese Legal Services: What Can Hongda Help You with?

Business Establishment and Foreign Investment:

China has become the world’s second-largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) after the US. Hongda’s highly qualified consultants have years of practice in providing legal advice and services to overseas investors about investment plans with expertise in the following:

• The Chinese mainland company incorporation (WFOE, JV, RO, Limited Liability Partnership, holding company, etc.);
• Hong Kong company incorporation;
• Capital restructuring;
• Share transfers and equity purchases;
• Profit repatriation;
• Corporate information changes;
• Tendering and bidding;
• Company restructure, sale, relocation or de-registration;
• Domestic and Cross-border financing;
• Due diligence;

International Trade and Customs Affairs:

China has been recognized for its low labor costs and is now one of the most popular investment destinations for manufacturing and import & export. Partnering with Hongda, and you don’t need to worry about the compliance requirements.

• International trade contract/agreement reviewing or preparation;
• International trade dispute resolution;
• Customs duties and taxes;
• Anti-smuggling investigations;
• Equity, asset acquisition;
• Share transfer agreement;
• Government changes and regulatory approvals;

Mergers and Acquisitions:

Forming your won WFOE or JV used to be the traditional method for foreigners to invest in the Chinese market. In recent years, mergers and acquisitions have obtained popularity to expand their business in this country.

• Target company selection and investigation;
• Financial due diligence;
• M&A negotiation;
• Equity, asset acquisition;
• Share transfer agreement;
• Government changes and regulatory approvals;

Litigation & Dispute Resolution:

Running into disputes and conflicts happens wherever you run your business. This can be more complex when the commercial background in a foreign country whose language, cultural norms, and management standards differ. Hongda can help you through the difficulties when facing disputes with our professional lawyer team.

• Representation for commercial disputes;
• Debt recovery;
• Preparation and dispatch of the letter of demand;
• Settlement negotiation;
• Mediation, arbitration, and litigation;
• Business evidence collection and preservation;

De-registration and Bankruptcy:

While China attracts large amounts of foreign direct investment, not all of these projects are successful or sustainable and some of them may decide to close their Chinese entity due to various reasons. Legal closing of a company can be more challenging than registering a new company, where Hongda can play its part in this complex and time-consuming process to reduce your loss.

• Shareholder resolution on liquidation;
• Employee layoffs and labor contract termination;
• Liquidation committee forming and liquidation announcement filling;
• Liquidation and assets disposal plan drafting;
• De-registration at relevant departments;
• Participating in bankruptcy proceedings;

Labor and Employment Consulting:

Handling matters regarding human resources can be the most important part of the successful operation of your company, especially when it comes to achieving the most cost-effective target while complying with the law.

• Labor contract drafting and reviewing;
• Confidentiality and non-competition agreements;
• Employment cancellation, termination, and other labor disputes;
• Workplace sexual harassment and anti-discrimination;

Intellectual Property Protection:

Your intellectual properties are the valuable assets of your company, and protecting IP rights should be a critical component of the business operation. Let Hongda help you with the whole life cycle of your IP.

• IP (trademark, patents, copyright, etc.) registration and filing;
• IP authorization;
• Risk management and strategy planning;
• IP disputes and enforcement;
• Anti-unfair competition protection;
• IP infringement and anti-counterfeiting investigation;

Let Hongda Know Your Needs and Solve Your Problems!

Why choose Hongda?

Hongda is committed to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start, manage and grow their business with peace of mind at an affordable price. Our aim is to educate the entrepreneur on the legal and regulatory requirements and be a partner throughout the entire business life cycle, offering support to the company at every stage to make sure they are compliant and continually growing.