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China Briefing is the premier business intelligence platform for foreign investors in China, providing regulatory, tax and operational updates as well as experienced commentary and news on items affecting investment into the country. We are an award-winning platform, established since 1999, and operated by the professional services firm Dezan Shira & Associates. Please check our News, Magazine and Bookstore sections for the latest China business intelligence and technical advice.
The concept of Human Capital is an interesting decision making feature that is increasingly entering the corporate foreign investment mindset. In this article, Chris Devonshire-Ellis takes a look at China's Human Capital rankings and the country's overall labor market.
For some time now, rising labor costs in China have been setting off alarms among foreign investors. This is mainly due to the country's increasing minimum wage levels, living standards, as well as its social security system, which has been extensively developed over the past decades.
In this article, Chris Devonshire-Ellis talks about the new Chinese train character "Yong Bao," which has been recently introduced into Thomas's Railway World, as well as his impact on child product sales to China.
As part of our mission to provide business intelligence on the tax issues of doing business in China, China Briefing presents a series of case studies based on the practical experience of professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, this time focusing on individual income tax compliance.
Many foreign business owners hesitate to enter litigation in China because they assume that the legal process in China is a time consuming nightmare. In this article, we provide a brief introduction to the Chinese legal process and give foreign business owners the confidence to enter into litigation or arbitr...
The Dezan Shira & Associates Knowledge Sharing Platform is your essential resource for doing business in Asia. Here you can find market analysis reports, industry reports and studies of the current regulatory environment to help guide your Asian operations.
China Briefing is produced by Dezan Shira & Associates, a professional services firm established in China since 1992. We provide legal, tax and operational services to foreign investors throughout our twelve China offices and experienced team of 250 professional staff. The practice are members of the American and European Chambers of Commerce in China and a fully licensed business within Hong Kong and the PRC.
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When a business transaction occurs between businesses that are controlled by the same entity, the price is not determined by market forces, but by the entity controlling the two businesses. This is called transfer pricing. Such transactions can serve as a tool for finance and tax planning. For instance, China's...
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In this edition of China Briefing magazine, we present a roadmap for investing in China’s e-commerce industry. We provide a consumer analysis of the Chinese market, take a look at the main industry players, and examine the various investment models that are available to foreign companies. Finally, we discuss one...
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In this issue of Vietnam Briefing we explore how Vietnamâs Free Trade Agreements - and especially those via its membership in ASEAN - will affect foreign investment into Vietnam. We then examine the specific, bilateral Double Tax Agreements that Vietnam has enacted, and how these can be further used to...
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This edition of Tax, Accounting, and Audit in China, updated for 2016, offers a comprehensive overview of the major taxes foreign investors are likely to encounter when establishing or operating a business in China, as well as other tax-relevant obligations. This concise, detailed, yet pragmatic guide is ideal for CFOs,...
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China has over thirty Provinces and hundreds of cities each with different cost overheads impacting upon business and employee administration. Additionally, there are regional differences in business license applications and regional variations as concerns the level of consumer capability and culture. We can advise on the optimum China location for you in terms of cost comparisons, HR efficiency, production capabilities, management and service centers and local consumer market opportunities, as well as handling regional employment and multiple location and management / corporate consolidation issues.
Contact UsWhether trading with China from overseas, using a Hong Kong incorporation, or intending to set up a Mainland China Representative Office, Trading Company, WFOE or JV, or simply register your trademark, it is important you are given the correct advise. Our twelve China offices and local and international lawyers in China can assist with providing you with the best solutions to your China needs and structuring. We often handle multi-locational requests.
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Contact UsThe Dezan Shira & Associates Knowledge Sharing Platform is your essential resource for doing business in Asia. Here you can find market analysis reports, industry reports and studies of the current regulatory environment to help guide your Asian operations.
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Integra International Annual May Conference
Richard Cant, Director
Vancouver, BC | May 12-14, 2016
Doing Business in Asia
Richard Cant, Director
April 26, 2016
IDEX Legal Awards
Mumbai, India | April 22, 2016
IDEX Legal Counsel Congress
Mumbai, India | April 22, 2016
Dezan Shira & Associates Managing Partner Alberto Vettoretti Attends The Leading Edge Alliance's 2016 Europe Conference and Client Meetings
Alberto Vettoretti, Managing Partner
Manchester, England | April 18 - 21
Asia Pacific Business Outlook Conference 2016
Richard Cant, Director
Los Angeles, CA | April 18-19, 2016
American Bar Association Section of International Law 2016 Spring Meeting
Richard Cant, Director
New York, NY | April 12-16, 2016
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E-commerce in China
Date of upload: February 3, 2016
Sabrina Zhang, China National Tax Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates' Beijing office discusses the e-commerce industry in China.
Converting from a Representative Office (RO) to a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China
Date of upload: December 11, 2015
Isabelle Ding, International Business Advisory Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Shanghai office discusses how to convert from a Representative Office (RO) to a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China.
Audio: Guangzhou Municipal Commission of Commerce: Guangzhou FTZ
Date of upload: July 1, 2015
Audio recording of a presentation given on new opportunities in Guangzhou under the “One Belt, One Road” and Free Trade Zone strategy.
Audio: RsA Asia: Shanghai Free Trade Zone
Date of upload: March 30, 2015
Audio recording of a presentation given on opportunities in Shanghai as a result of its status as an FTZ.
China Briefing is produced by Dezan Shira & Associates, a professional services firm established in China since 1992. We provide legal, tax and operational services to foreign investors throughout our twelve China offices and experienced team of 250 professional staff.
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