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Understand legal liabilities in your China business. Number 3 will surprise you!
In China, liability for business operations is shared between the business entity and its personnel. Individuals...
Record low in optimism on doing business in China?
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Financial incentives offered to businesses make a significant impact on decision-makers. Sometimes, these are even the...
Financial Audit & Compliance in China: Frequently Asked Questions
Companies operating in China are obliged to file annual audit reports, following three key steps. Getting...
China’s updated import-export tariff rates for 2024
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5 Key Changes in China’s Company Law, Effective July 2024
The Chinese government has finalized major amendments to its Company Law, with revisions coming into force...
Empowering Your China Operations in 2024: 3 Key Strategies
2024 is already here – Have you solidified all your business plans and strategies for your...
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Want to Grow Your Sales in China? Embrace the Guochao Trend
When asked about their reasons for entering the Chinese market, many business executives answer “expanding sales”...
Tapping into Chinese Market Potential: The Many Benefits of Trading Services in China
China’s business market is vast and robust, yet many seasoned and successful companies do not tap...
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If you are a logistics manager in an international company, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why is...
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Understanding Labor and Employment Law in China
Conducting a thorough examination before entering the Chinese market has become more crucial than ever, especially...
China from a UK Business Perspective: Opportunities & Challenges
By Josh Morrison. China is a highly important business landscape for many businesses based in the...
Women’s Employment in China – Lessons for Global Managers
Is your company hiring employees in China? If so, how many of your workforce are women?...
Background Checks in China – How to Reduce Potential Fraud
Written by Adva Bar Yoseph If there is something I can vouch for, after more than...
The Practical Meaning of A Company’s Legal Representative in China
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
Insights Into Salaries in China
Cheaper labor cost is a primary factor in global B2B companies’ ambition to enter the Chinese...
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If you are an executive in a B2B tech company doing business in China, you’ve probably...
How to Legally Approach Employee Termination in China? 3 Pro Tips
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A Brief on Payroll Services in China
China’s payroll administration system differs greatly from other payroll systems in the world. For this reason,...
Everything You Need to Know (and Weren’t Told) About Industrial Parks in China
“I chose to set up my company at the park for all the wrong reasons”, confessed...
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Back in 2017, the Australian vitamin and health supplement provider Blackmores was subject to an unarguably...
Why Should Your WFOE Invest in Digital Security Today?
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2023 opened in China with a promising message for the international business community: Since January 8th,...
Don’t Close Your WFOE in China – Freeze it!
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China’s Personal Information Protection Law & Practical Takeaways
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The Chinese New Year 2024 – Five Useful Recommendations
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Competitive Intelligence: How to Explore Chinese Companies Online
By Ran Boldor & Maya Horin Many companies research their competitive landscape and its active players...
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Support Measures for Businesses in Post Lockdown Shanghai
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Introduction with The World of HR Management in China & 5 Top Tips
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Minimum Wage in China
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Update: China’s 2022 National Blueprint
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Managing a foreign-owned company in China in 2022-2023
Instability inherently exists in doing business in China – be it constant regulation changes or Covid-19...
Considerations for Budget Planning in China
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Tax News: VAT Refunds & Reductions in China 2022
If you are a foreign company operating in China, handling your accounting in China and producing...
Recruit & Hire Female Employees in China [A Post for International Women’s Day]
International Women’s Day is coming up, and people worldwide are praising the growing participation of women...
Operational Audit in China – A Health Check to Your Business
An operational audit serves as a crucial health check for international businesses operating in China. As...
What is the China Cybersecurity Classified Protection System (CCPS)
China’s Cybersecurity Law (CSL) was introduced already in 2017, but some of its provisions are still...
China’s Data Security Law – Instructions for Businesses in China
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China Business Circles’ Last Update for 2021
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Five Recommendations for The Chinese New Year 2022
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Prepare for the New Personal Information Protection Law in China
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Promising Findings in Foreign Chambers of Commerce in China’s Annual surveys 2020-2021
After reviewing countless surveys conducted by foreign chambers of commerce in China this year, we’re thrilled...
Who looks after your products in China? A successful logistics management case study
When we say the word logistics, things seem very straightforward – you ship goods from one...
Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company in China
We met Yoad Makov for the first time in Beijing in 2016, when Fyber made its...
3 Perspectives on Manufacturing in China – A summary of our Webinar Series
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An open conversation with the Israeli Trade officer to Shanghai
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Managing a local entity in China
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Multi-Disciplinary Management in China
by Arie Schreier Ever since I joined PTL Group in 2005, every time someone asks me...
5 Real Benefits of Outsourcing Operational Services in China
International business managers recognize the importance of operating in a calculated and gradual manner in China....
An Employer of Record in China & HR Management Tips
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A Proven Strategy for Optimizing Operations in China
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A Free HR Regulations Guide for Foreign Companies in China
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China’s Social Credit System Explained
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China-Israel Technology Innovation Cooperation Seminar, Shenzhen 2020
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You Were Copied in China – So What? You’re Relevant!
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China Business Club 2020
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Shutting down your China WFOE
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The Importance of the Company’s Legal Representative in China
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
PTL Group updates: becoming more efficient, and you benefit
Dear clients, as part of PTL Group’s mission to renew itself and remain up to date,...
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How to Develop Your Business in China before registering a Local Entity
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China’s New Foreign Investment Law: Opportunity or Cost?
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The Annual China Business Club meeting: A Report
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Good News in 2019: Trends and Reforms That Will Make It Easier to Run a Business in China
Trends and Reforms That Will Make It Easier to Run a Business in China In recent...
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