Update on Annual Tax Filing Obligations in China

14 April 2020
Starting from the fiscal year 2019 both local Chinese and foreign nationals employed in China are required to declare their annual individual income tax before the end of June 2020.  R&P China Lawyers have prepared detailed instructions on how to make the annual tax declaration. Please contact us directly to receive the instructions. You can find […]
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Environmental Assessment Risks for Manufacturers in China

24 March 2020
When our firm performs due diligence on Chinese manufacturing companies, one of the most important focal points is whether the company has passed all relevant environmental impact assessments. Many foreign investors are unaware that after a company has been formally established in China with “manufacturing” in its business scope, an environmental assessment process will usually […]
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Strategies for Dealing with Legal Compliance in China

23 March 2020
In a webinar for the Danish-Chinese Business Forum, Maarten Roos (Director of R&P China Lawyers, a China-registered law firm) shared examples and case studies on compliance issues that foreign businesses face when doing business in China, and introduced approaches on how to deal with these challenges.
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Shanghai Takes New Measures to Stabilize and Attract Foreign Investment in 2020

6 March 2020
During the Teleconference on Shanghai Commercial Work of 1 March 2020, the Shanghai Municipal Government introduced measures on controlling the COVID-19 corona virus but concurrently supporting companies and developing the economy. By making foreign investment one of the focal points, Shanghai continues to be a fervent supporter of foreign business in China. Measures to Support […]
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COVID-19 and Force Majeure in China

2 March 2020
Just when Chinese people were ready to celebrate the Spring Festival of the year 2020, the outbreak of novel coronavirus (later named COVID-19) spoiled the party. The outbreak has been a global concern that has greatly affected both inbound and outbound business in China. The virus, and especially the policies and measures adopted to prevent […]
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China Supreme Court Validates Electronic Evidence

9 January 2020
By Maarten Roos and Limeng Yang Digital technologies have become widespread in China, and are a huge part of the economy’s success. For example, more than 750 million smartphones are currently in use in China, and tools such as WeChat and Alipay have become indispensable in daily life. In law however, the use of electronic […]
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PRC Asset Preservation in Hong Kong Arbitration – New Opportunities

26 December 2019
As a PRC-licensed law firm, R&P China Lawyer advises on and represents international and domestic companies in Chinese litigation and enforcement, and in Chinese and international arbitration administered under PRC laws. For more information on our expertise, experience and how we can help you resolve your disputes, please write to [email protected] or your usual R&P […]
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China’s Strict Rules on Advertisement: Foreign Companies Be Prepared

4 December 2019
R&P supports international retailers and brands on regulatory matters for sales of food and non-food products in the Chinese market. Our team focuses on compliance in licensing, regulatory standards and advertisement; provides trainings; and represents clients to respond to investigations and negotiate with government authorities. Contact [email protected] for more information on how we could support […]
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Important Revisions to China’s Trademark and Unfair Competition Laws

31 July 2019
At the 13thNational People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on 23 April 2019, the president Xi Jinping signed and effectuated revisions to both the PRC Trademark Law (“TML”) and the PRC Anti-Unfair Competition Law (“AUCL”). The changes to the TML will come into effect on 1 November 2019 and mainly focus on combating […]
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The Intellectual Property implications of the new E-Commerce Law (2019)

20 May 2019
On 1 January 2019, China enacted the PRC E-Commerce Law which is of interest to foreign brand owners who maintain an online storefront in China. This is the first comprehensive piece of legislation governing e-commerce within China, and brings significant changes. This legislation has a broad scope and encompasses multiple facets of e-commerce, such as […]
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