On July 1, 2026, China’s new outbound direct investment (ODI) regulation — formally known as Decree 837 — takes […]
Starting from January 20, 2025, the revised version of the Implementation Regulations of the Corporate Income Tax Law officially […]
1. Foreign Individuals Regulation: Announcement of the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration [2023] No. 30 Details: […]
China is an attractive e-commerce market for many foreign companies. Products from Europe are often associated with quality, safety, […]
China is updating the regulatory framework governing technology contract registration. The new measures, issued by the Ministery of Industry […]
For 67 million years, they rested in the ground. Now they are on display in Beijing. The international transport […]
When structuring investments or joint ventures in China, shareholder agreements are among the most widely used governance tools. Yet […]
China's State Taxation Administration officially enacted the Measures for Announcement of Tax Arrears (Order No. 61) on 1 March […]
On 1 March 2026, China implemented a major revision of its Arbitration Law – the first substantive overhaul in […]
On 5th March 2026, the draft of the PRC’s 15th Five-Year Plan was submitted to the National People’s Congress […]
A service address in Germany during legal proceedings abroad is often required when individuals relocate while being involved in […]
International patent attorneys often operate across borders and may not maintain a physical office in Germany. However, German legal […]
The German labor market is currently facing a significant shortage of skilled workers. Sectors such as engineering, IT, and […]
Under the mileage allowance scheme, commuters can claim tax relief on the cost of travelling between their home and […]
In addition to the statutory minimum wage, the Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG) imposes record-keeping obligations regarding employees’ daily working […]
From 1 January 2026, the nationwide statutory minimum wage will be raised again.
Employers in certain sectors are required to submit immediate notifications and report the start date of employment no later […]
With the Active Pension Act (Aktivrentengesetz), the German government would like to promote voluntary continued employment beyond the statutory […]
The annual audit is a critical milestone in ensuring the accuracy and credibility of a company’s financial reporting. On […]
At the recent Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in […]
On December 18, 2025, the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially implement a full customs closure, transforming the entire […]
China’s labor legislation is undergoing significant changes. Since early 2025, several reforms have come into effect, impacting not only […]
On January 1, 2026, China will implement its new Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, replacing the existing "Interim VAT Regulations […]
On March 1, 2026, the comprehensive reform of Chinese arbitration law will come into force. Many of the new […]
