Reform to Social Insurance System to Impact Foreign Businesses

31 August 2018
With the Regulations on the Reform of National Tax and Local Tax (the “Reform”) adopted on 20 July 2018 (to become effective on 1 January 2019), the responsibility to collect social insurance premiums (i.e. for basic pension insurance, basic medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance, and maternity insurance) will be transferred from the local […]
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Changes to Individual Income Tax Law Will Impact Companies Operating in China

22 August 2018
In June 2018, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress proposed major amendments to the PRC Individual Income Tax Law (IIT Law). These changes are expected to take effect in October 2018, with full implementation of the revised law planned for January 2019. The reforms are some of the most important and comprehensive since […]
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Legal Aspects and Best Practices for Retailers in China

This article was written for, and first published by AmCham Shanghai, and is available at https://www.amcham-shanghai.org/en/article/legal-aspects-and-best-practices-retailers-china.   China has become the world’s leading consumer market and is predicted to grow faster than the West – at 6% annually over the next decade (World Economic Forum). International brands are taking advantage of this, despite increased competition […]
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Evolution of the Concept of Well-known Trademarks – analyses of new laws and past practices in China.

16 May 2018
An important revision of the current PRC Trademark Law (2013) is to add a prohibitive provision concerning business use of the term “well-known trademark” into Article 14: “No manufacturers and business operators may indicate the words “well-known trademark" upon the goods, the packaging or the containers of the goods, nor may they use the same […]
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Legal Aspects & Best Practices for Retailers in China

27 April 2018
China has become the world’s leading consumer market and is predicted for faster growth than in the West – at 6% annually in the next decade (World Economic Forum). International brands are taking advantage, despite increased competition from local competition and from each other. And while E-Commerce is now a firm part of the landscape, […]
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M-Commerces' Secret For Success - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
Mobile commerce – in short m-commerce – in China is bigger than anywhere else. A simple click on WeChat or any other platform brings shoes, food and any other product directly to your doorstep. What exactly is behind the rapid growth of m-commerce in China? I have a few clues I’d like to share. Recently […]
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Three Myths About Branding In China - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
If you have a great future in mind for your products and brand in China, take precautions. Make sure you register and protect your brand and logo, or face the risk that it gets ‘hijacked’. This is a very real risk, as brands are a million dollar business in China, says Robin Tabbers of R&P […]
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White Lies And Red Flags - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
When selecting business partners in China, the western idea is that Chinese counterparts are trustworthy, until proven otherwise. Yet most Chinese business leaders act according to the opposite principle – trust has to be earned. It is important to be aware of this potential business culture clash, as I have experienced numerous times when performing […]
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The Golden Rule For Exploring China - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
What is the first thing a (foreign) company should do before even considering winning the affection of 1.3 billion potential Chinese consumers? Before opening an office or selling online in China, even before scanning and visiting China for suppliers, partners or distributors, it is absolutely crucial that that you make sure that you own or […]
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Resolving Issues With Chinese Supliers - KLM BlueBiz Blog Post

11 April 2018
Question: “I bought goods from a Chinese supplier, but after my full payment they sent me a container containing products with a market value of close to zero! I want my money back. What can I do?” “Unfortunately, fraud in sourcing is not uncommon in China. Although the risks will never be eliminated, there are […]
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