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The EU Blue Card: opportunities and challenges for highly skilled professionals in Europe - Ecovis in Heidelberg

The EU Blue Card: opportunities and challenges for highly skilled professionals in Europe

Europe continues to attract highly skilled professionals from all over the world, and the EU Blue Card represents a significant step towards a simplified and standardized immigration process for professionals. Since a reform on November 18, 2023, the circle of...

Increased Liability Risks for Directors in China: A Comprehensive Guide with Numerous Examples - Ecovis in Heidelberg

Increased Liability Risks for Directors in China: A Comprehensive Guide with Numerous Examples

The recent changes in Chinese corporate law mark a significant shift in corporate governance and establish new, stricter standards for directors. This comprehensive guide sheds light on a variety of scenarios in which directors must now exercise increased caution to...

Chinas new company law 2024 and liabilites – why the Supervisor can still be useful - Ecovis in Heidelberg

Chinas new company law 2024 and liabilites – why the Supervisor can still be useful

Even though underestimated many times, the Supervisor could play a crucial role in the performance of a Chinese business. Being on an equal level of communication with the management comes with many plus points. The new company law brings profound...

Liquidator Risks & Tasks: Compliance and closure - Ecovis in Heidelberg

Liquidator Risks & Tasks: Compliance and closure

In the business world, the termination of business activities is often an unavoidable step that companies may choose or be compelled to take. The reasons can be diverse, including a court decision following a dissolution lawsuit, the fulfillment of the...

How to stay compliant as a legal representative in China in 2023 - Ecovis in Heidelberg

How to stay compliant as a legal representative in China in 2023

Every limited liability company registered in China must have a legal representative who represents the company in the exercise of its rights and obligations. This position entails numerous powers and responsibilities. Corresponding to Article 13 of the Company Law, this...

Shareholder Deadlock – What to do in your Chinese joint venture - Ecovis in Heidelberg

Shareholder Deadlock – What to do in your Chinese joint venture

The entrepreneurial journey often begins as a harmonious duet, where dreams are shared and ambitions align. Establishing a company seems straightforward, especially when there are only a few partners in the mix. China as the second-largest economy in the world,...