Other Briefings
Local Variations on RO Incorporation Procedures Emerging
By Richard Hoffmann Jan. 26 – Since the release of new incorporation rules for representative offices earlier this month, we have been getting reports on variations in how these new regulations are being implemented at the local level. In Guangzhou, it was reported that the total number foreign representatives at an RO cannot exceed three. […]
Individual Online Stores Required to Apply for Business Registration
Jan. 26 – The State Administration for Industry and Commerce has announced tentative measures that requires individuals opening online stores in the country to apply for a business registration. The new measures will be carried out before March 15, 2010. Individuals wanting to open online stores must register their business using their real names. In […]
New China Briefing Books Out Now
Jan. 22 – China Briefing just released two new titles on doing business in the country; expanding the Asia Briefing roster of invaluable resources for both the new and experienced foreign investor. Human Resources in China Due to the rapidly changing nature of the labor market and the laws that govern it in China, it […]
Beijing’s Social Security Online System Available in February
BEIJING, Jan. 22 – The Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau announced that its social security online system for declaration and inquiry will be up beginning February. This will allow insured units and individuals to log online for social security transactions and other individual information inquiries. These transactions can include adjustments in staff […]
Developers Required to Register Idle Land by March 22
SHANGHAI, Jan. 21 – The Shanghai Urban Planning, Land and Resources Administration Bureau is requiring real estate developers to register all idle land by March 22. Delayed construction projects or land left idle a year after purchase must be registered as well as approved development projects still pending construction. Real estate companies that do not […]
New Regulations for Establishing Representative Offices Released
Jan. 20 – The State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) has released new incorporation regulations that will affect foreign investors setting up representative offices in China, as well as ROs already established on the mainland. The new regulations, issued on January 4, stipulate the following: The parent company must been in existence for two […]
Guangdong Extends Tax Declaration Deadlines
GUANGZHOU, Jan. 19 – Guangdong authorities have issued a new circular extending the deadlines for local taxation declarations on six public holidays. Extended tax declaration deadlines will apply to the New Year, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, International Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival and National Day holidays.
Latest China Census to Include Expats
SHANGHAI, Jan. 18 – For the first time ever, foreigners including those from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan will be accounted for by China’s national population census beginning November 1 in Shanghai. Census workers will scour the city and collect information on the age, nationality, level of education, profession and population migration of foreign residents. […]
