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15 Jul 2026
Company Registration in China: WFOE vs Joint Venture — Legal Structures, Requirements, and Strategic Considerations
Foreign investors seeking to establish a business presence in China must choose between several legal structures, each with distinct advantages and requirements. The wholly foreig…
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15 Jul 2026
Setting Up a WFOE in Anhui: A Foreign Investor's Guide to Company Formation and Regulatory Compliance
Anhui Province has emerged as one of China's most attractive destinations for foreign direct investment, driven by its strategic location in the Yangtze River Delta economic zone,…
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15 Jul 2026
Setting Up a WFOE in Fujian: A Foreign Investor's Guide to Company Registration and Compliance
Fujian Province offers significant opportunities for foreign investors, with its strategic coastal location, established manufacturing base, and growing technology sector. Establi…
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14 Jul 2026
Setting Up a Foreign-Invested Company in Sichuan: Legal Requirements
Setting up a foreign-invested company in China requires navigating a complex but increasingly streamlined regulatory landscape. The Foreign Investment Law of 2020 provides the uni…
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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
Criminal Liability for Minor Offenses in China: What Foreign Nationals Should Know
Criminal Liability for Minor Offenses in China: What Foreign Nationals Should Know Chinese criminal law treats certain offenses that might seem minor with surprising severity, and…
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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
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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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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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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