Opening a Bank Account in China: A Practical Guide for Foreign Companies
Chinese banks apply enhanced due diligence to foreign-invested companies. Preparation and consistency across documents matter more than the choice of bank.
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Practical notes for international clients in Shanghai.
Short, readable guides to the questions that come up in business, employment, property, family and disputes — written for clients working in English.
Repatriating Profits from a WFOE: Dividends, Tax and Documentation
A WFOE can pay dividends to its foreign shareholder after tax, but the board resolution, audited accounts, tax clearance and withholding position all need to line up.
Read the noteSetting Up a WFOE in Shanghai: A Practical 2026 Checklist
What foreign founders should prepare before incorporation, and the steps that commonly cause delay after the paperwork begins.
Read the noteProbation, Notice and Severance in China Employment Contracts
Chinese labour law limits probation length, requires notice or a statutory ground for termination, and calculates severance by service years and salary.
Read the noteWork Permits and Visas for Foreign Employees in China
The main stages from a job offer to a residence permit, and the employer obligations that continue after arrival.
Read the noteChanging Employer or Role on a China Work Permit
A change of employer, position or work location can require a new or amended work permit. The sequence matters, and starting work before the approval is a compliance risk.
Read the noteReviewing a Commercial Lease in Shanghai: Key Clauses for Foreign Tenants
The lease clauses that most often surprise international tenants, from registration and fit-out to reinstatement and early exit.
Read the noteBuying Residential Property in Shanghai as a Foreign Buyer
Foreign buyers face eligibility rules, tax and foreign-exchange checks when purchasing Shanghai residential property. Confirm the current policy before paying a deposit.
Read the noteCross-Border Contracts: Choosing Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Why the governing-law clause is only half the question, and how the choice of court or arbitration affects enforcement.
Read the noteRenewing a Commercial Lease in Shanghai: What Tenants Should Check
A lease renewal is a chance to fix rent, reinstatement, registration and exit terms. Leaving the discussion until the last month usually weakens the tenant’s position.
Read the noteFamily Matters Involving Foreign Nationals in China
Jurisdiction, property and recognition questions when a marriage, separation or succession touches both China and another country.
Read the noteShareholder Disputes in a China Joint Venture: Options and Evidence
Deadlock, information gaps and related-party dealings are common joint-venture disputes. The constitutional documents and the paper trail usually decide the available options.
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