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Choosing Your Business Vehicle: Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprises

April 25, 2013 Blogs

WFOEs usually take the form of limited liability companies and the liability of the foreign investor in respect of the WFOE is limited to the amount of capital it agrees to contribute.  The risk of proceeding with a WFOE structure is that a foreign investor will not have the assistance

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How to protect your IPR while doing business in China

March 19, 2013 Uncategorized

One of my clients asked me a question, which I believe is a common concern:

“How can we protect our IPR effectively in China?”

 

The following was my answer:

 

1. First of all, register your IPR in China, ASAP.  All IP laws & regulations in China are based on the protection for legitimate

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Don’t be Fooled by a Foreign Partner

March 10, 2013 Uncategorized

Doing business in China is not easy. However, a local partner may help you navigate the Chinese business landscape easier. With a good partner you won’t have to worry about most of the headaches that come with the climate. A local partner can help you understand the

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Are Bilingual Contracts Necessary?

March 5, 2013 Featured

After Chibridge’s presentation regarding the importance of bilingual contracts at the Hong Kong sourcing fair hosted by Global Sources, some clients wrote me asking more about bilingual contracts. A few clients wanted to know, “Do you really think Bilingual contracts are necessary?”

I understand clients’ concerns. We’re dealing with

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Buyers Beware –Double Diligence

February 28, 2013 Blogs

Fraud can always accompany business; only sometimes does it actually reveal itself.  We say, double your diligence before you pay.

A couple days ago, a buyer voiced a  complaint to me.  The buyer told me that their supplier received payment for goods.  However, the supplier denied receiving the deposit and refused

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