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Company Formation
Establishing and governing China entities—registration pathways, foreign investment interfaces, chops and authority, M&A, and PE/VC structuring themes.
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14 Jul 2026
Company Registration in China: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Company registration in China is a structured process governed by the PRC Company Law and related regulations. For foreign investors looking to establish a presence in China, unde…
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14 Jul 2026
Foreign Investment in China: A Guide for International Companies
China remains one of the worlds most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment, offering a vast consumer market, sophisticated supply chains, and a growing innovation…
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13 Jul 2026
Mixed-Ownership Reform of Chinese SOEs: Legal Guide to Equity Valuation, ESOPs, and Board Governance
China's mixed-ownership reform program represents one of the most significant transformations of the state-owned enterprise sector since the economic reforms of the 1980s. Under t…
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13 Jul 2026
How Nominee Legal Representatives Can Escape China's Company Registration Trap
The position of nominee legal representative, known as the legal representative registered with the company registration authority, carries significant legal risks in China's corp…
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09 Jul 2026
Company Registration for Foreign Investors in China: Legal Requirements and Procedures
Company Registration for Foreign Investors in China: Legal Requirements and Procedures Foreign investors seeking to establish a company in China must navigate a regulatory framewo…
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08 Jul 2026
Financial Contracts and Banking Law in China
Financial contracts in China are governed by a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework that has evolved significantly with the implementation of the Civil Code and ongoing fi…
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08 Jul 2026
Mergers and Acquisitions in China: Legal Due Diligence
Mergers and acquisitions in China require thorough legal due diligence that addresses the specific regulatory environment and business practices of the Chinese market. From corpor…
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08 Jul 2026
Patent Protection and Intellectual Property Rights in China
China's patent system offers protection for inventions, utility models, and designs through a legal framework that has undergone significant development in recent years. Understan…
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08 Jul 2026
Company Registration and Corporate Governance in China
Corporate governance in China starts with the Company Law, but an operating authority map must also reconcile the company's articles of association, valid shareholder and board de…
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08 Jul 2026
Corporate Rules and Subsidiary Operations Under Chinese Labor Law
Multinational companies operating in China through subsidiaries often assume that global HR policies and workplace rules apply directly to Chinese subsidiary employees. Under Chin…
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06 Jul 2026
How to Set Up a Representative Office in China: Official Regulations
I often receive consultation on how to set up a representative office in China. I usually cite the following regulation to answer these questions. Now I attach the regulation for…
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06 Jul 2026
China Company Formation: A Complete Guide for Foreign Investors
China Law Blog provides a full range of professional services for foreign investors targeting the Chinese market. Our services include offshore incorporation (Hong Kong, BVI, Seyc…
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