New Policies Impacting how Non-resident Companies Employ Beijing Staff

19 August 2020
Many international companies in China are based in one city, but may need to have employees based in another city. These employees will generally want social security in the place where they live and work, as this gives them crucial benefits in regard to medical care, schooling and housing. However, only locally-registered companies can make payments of social security premiums.
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Individual Income Tax (IIT) Deductions for Foreigners Working in China

To create a favorable working environment for foreigners, the Chinese government has rules on tax-free allowances applicable to foreigners working in Mainland China. All foreigners and their employers should be aware of these rules, to ensure that they do not pay more individual income tax (IIT) then they have to.
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The New Social Credit System - Corporate Compliance in China

24 June 2020
While some may continue to see China as a country where “anything is possible”, there is no denying that the Chinese government has been trying to create a more compliant business environment. The initiative with the biggest impact long-term may well be the introduction of a social credit system (SCS): every entity in China will be assigned a social credit score to reflect its legal compliance.
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SPC Issues Guiding Opinions on Handling Civil Disputes Involving COVID-19

2 June 2020
On 20 April 2020, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC, China’s highest court) released the Guiding Opinions on the Proper Handling of Civil Cases Involving the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in Accordance with the Law. Published soon after a batch of rulings issues on 24 March and 2 April, the Guiding Opinions emphasize a preference to have disputes resolved through mediation, but also reviews the conditions of the application of force majeure when handling civil cases involving the novel corona virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19.
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Fiscal Support Policies in Shanghai

21 April 2020
With the current Covid-19 crisis, governments all over the world are implementing policies to support local businesses. In China too, companies can enjoy some relief relating to taxation (incl. tax deferments and increase of export tax rebates) and social insurance contributions, while state-owned landlords are offering rent-relief. However, it is less well-known that many district […]
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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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