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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 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
Is your company engaged in importation-exportation processes with China? We have some good news for you....
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...
The Pricing Stress in China: Navigating B2B Sales Challenges
A guest post by Yoann Delwarde About nine years ago, when I arrived in China, most...
Outsourcing Supply Chain Management: Make Your China Business Work Better
If you are a logistics manager in an international company, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why is...
How To Improve Your China Operation by Outsourcing Business Services?
The key to a smooth China market entry The Chinese market is in a constant state...
Understanding Labor and Employment Law in China
Conducting a thorough examination before entering the Chinese market has become more crucial than ever, especially...
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...
How to Legally Approach Employee Termination in China? 3 Pro Tips
As the name of this post implies – employee termination in China is backed by a...
A Brief on Payroll Services in China
China’s payroll administration system differs greatly from other payroll systems in the world. For this reason,...
Which WeChat Corporate Account Best Fits Your Business Needs?
By Shelly Salomon, PTL Group WeChat is a multi-functional platform that has taken China by storm....
China’s Advertising Law – Top Concerns by International Companies
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?
China’s innovation vision is a double-edged sword for international businesses. On the one hand, business operations...
Doing Business in China in 2023: Predictions, Regulations, and Opportunities
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!
If you are an international company doing business in China, we know the last three years...
China’s Personal Information Protection Law & Practical Takeaways
Does your company have Chinese clients? Do you hire local Chinese employees or engage with Chinese...
Recap on China Business Club – A Message of Optimism
2022 was a year of ups and downs in China, so our clients asked for some...
Recap of our UK seasonal meeting tour
In the past couple of years, we’ve been able to add many new companies from the...
Vacations, Holidays, special days and festivals in China – 2023’s Q4
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to direct our focus toward a sequence...
Digital Invoicing in China: The e-Fapiao
Invoicing in any country can be tricky, let alone China. But no worries, that’s why we...
How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Foreign-Owned Company Management in China?
In the past few years, setting up a company in China has become relatively easy compared...
Support Measures for Businesses in Post Lockdown Shanghai
After more than two long and frustrating months, Shanghai’s tight lockdown has finally lifted. As China’s...
Introduction with The World of HR Management in China & 5 Top Tips
Jasper Zhang, HR & Admin Manager at PTL Group Jasper Zhang has been working with us...
Save Yourself Legal Trouble in China with These 10 Golden HR Rules
Chinese employment laws can be confusing for foreign employers. On top of language barriers and cultural...
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...
Tax Incentives in China – 2022’s Update
Financial incentives offered to businesses make a significant impact on decision-makers. Sometimes, these are even the...
Considerations for Budget Planning in China
Budget planning for your China operation shouldn’t be fundamentally different from budget planning in any other...
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...
What is Your China’s Company’s Tax Level?
All corporate taxpayers in China are granted a certain tax level. Though it sounds simplistic, the...
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
Ever since China outlined the shift towards a digital economy as a primary national goal, the...
China Business Circles’ Last Update for 2021
As 2021 is coming to an end, and hopefully your plans are almost in place for...
Prepare for the New Personal Information Protection Law in China
China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) has been a hot issue in China since the first...
Building a Multi-Million Dollar Company in China
We met Yoad Makov for the first time in Beijing in 2016, when Fyber made its...
Hiring Employees in China? You Better Start Preparing for the Upcoming Tax Reform
An upcoming tax reform is keeping expats in China, as well as many companies who hire...
Managing a local entity in China
You’ve registered a business entity in China, congrats! This is indeed an important step in developing...
Multi-Disciplinary Management in China
by Arie Schreier Ever since I joined PTL Group in 2005, every time someone asks me...
An Employer of Record in China & HR Management Tips
Jasper Zhang, HR & Admin Manager at PTL Group We asked our senior HR expert to...
A Proven Strategy for Optimizing Operations in China
Even before the Covid crisis has turned into a global pandemic, 2019 ended with a feeling...
A Free HR Regulations Guide for Foreign Companies in China
We are delighted to share our new China Guide for HR Regulations in China. The guide...
China Regulation Guide: Setting up and running a local entity in China
We are delighted to share a new virtual China Guide with you! The Regulation Guide to...
China’s Social Credit System Explained
Launched earlier this year, China’s social credit system has provoked widespread reactions and is fast becoming...
Solve Mistakes in Expanding to China – a podcast summary with Arie Schreier
/ Solve the Most Common Mistakes in Expanding to China A podcast summary with Arie Schreier...
China Regulatory Updates – Protecting SME Interests
Over the past couple of weeks, the Chinese government has rolled out a series of new...
Exporting to China? Now is the time to check for updated HS codes for your product
Do you export goods to China? Have you used the same HS Code and paid the...
China in 5 – Current Affairs & Insights
An interview with Arie Schreier, PTL Group’s General Manager 1. What is the state of the...
New Challenges for Foreigners in China & Practical Tips
Covid-19 crisis is reshaping our world as we know it. In our global economies, we are...
Financial advice for SMEs during and following Covid-19
Missed our financial webinar? No worries! Here’s a summary of the key points: On March 19th...
The Strategy – Shrink to Grow
The Coronavirus crisis is provoking a significant slowdown, while it is shaking international markets. Businesses...
Maintain Control of Your China Operation During COVID-19
The last few weeks have greatly affected foreign companies operating in China. With uncertainty affecting business,...
Coronavirus: HR brief
Q&A from our HR experts: Over the past couple of weeks, many clients have asked various...
Shutting down your China WFOE
If you thought that company registration in China is difficult, the WFOE deregistration process is gradual,...
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,...
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System In recent years, due to increased supervision and consolidation of...
Payroll Services in China
What International Companies Need to Know About Payroll and Payroll Services in China: Compensation, benefits and...
A New Official Blacklist of “Unreliable Entities” in China
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) recently announced the establishment of a new blacklist of “unreliable entities”,...
Preparing for the Trade War Impact
Over the past few months, international company executives with operations in China have been asking us...
Staying in control: Tips for China-based business owners
A presence in China is a must for international companies seeking global expansion, but entering and...
The Annual China Business Club meeting: A Report
Over 50 executives, representing companies already operating or interested in the Chinese market, convened for the...
Your WFOE in China: Easy to Set Up, Very Challenging to Manage
By Arie Schreier, General Manager, PTL Group, China In the past few years, setting up a...
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...
2019 Q1 – Prepare Your Business for Chinese New Year
Read more about the Chinese New Year in 2021 The Chinese Calendar – Holidays, vacations and...
WFOE REGISTRATION [1]: An Introduction
WFOE – Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise is the most common business entity for international companies in China....
WFOE REGISTRATION [2]: Pre-Licensing process
You have decided to register a WFOE in China. The first stage of the pre-licensing process...
WFOE REGISTRATION [3]: Post-Licensing process
You have now received your business license. However, there are few more steps before you can...
5 Reasons to Outsource Operational Services in China
Many of our clients, international companies operating in China, chose to begin their Chinese operations prudently....
Do you need an Operational Audit of Your Chinese Office?
When would you need to conduct an operation audit? Often, when we meet managers of international...
Distributor or Fulfillment Agent? A Tough Choice for Selling in China
The Easiest Way Doesn’t Work The easiest way to sell in China would be to find...
26 Prohibitions Issued for Company Names in China
Company name creation is the first thing you need to do when applying for setting up...
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