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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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.
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What foreign founders should prepare before incorporation, and the steps that commonly cause delay after the paperwork begins.
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