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How many medical insurance programs does China have and which ones are mandatory...
- May 2014
- Free Access
China currently has three medical insurance programs: Urban employee basic medical insurance; Urban resident basic medical insurance; and New rural cooperative medical insurance. The urban employee basic medical insurance is mandatory for urb...
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How many pension programs does China have and which ones are compulsory?
- May 2014
- Free Access
China has three pension programs: Basic pension insurance scheme for urban employees Urban residents pension program Rural pension program. The basic pension insurance scheme for urban employees is compulsory, the other two programs are for r...
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When can an individual collect basic pension in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
An individual can collect basic pension on a monthly basis if the cumulative premium payment period reaches 15 years at the time he or she reaches the statutory retirement age. In China, the statutory retirement age for men is 60; for white-collar fe...
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Is it possible for an individual to transfer their pension funds to another juri...
- May 2014
- Free Access
When an employee moves from one jurisdiction to another, they will be able to transfer their pension funds and, when they retire, they will be able to receive a pension amount based on the entire amount of their accumulated funds. Once the personal a...
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Challenges of Importing/ Exporting Goods in China
- May 2014
- Members Access
Maria Kotova, Senior Associate on Dezan Shira & Associates' International Business Advisory team, discusses some points which need to be taken into consideration when carrying out trade operations in China.
magazine
Industry Specific Licenses and Certifications in China
- May 2014
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Before a foreign company decides to bring its products or services to the Chinese market, it is important to first acquire a firm understanding of the relevant regulatory environment. As such, in this issue of China Briefing we provide an overview of...
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New Provisions to the PRC Company Law
- April 2014
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Maria Kotova, Senior International Business Advisory Associate, discusses changes to the new PRC Company Law which came into effect on March 1st, 2014.
magazine
China Retail Industry Report 2014
- April 2014
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In this special edition of China Briefing, we provide an overview of the retail industry in China and the procedures for setting up a retail shop, focusing specifically on brick-and-mortar physical retail stores. Further, we have invited our partner...
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Overview of Doing Business in China
- March 2014
- Members Access
Maria Kotova, Senior Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Shanghai office, introduces some of the key aspects of starting a business in China.
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Guide to the Shanghai Free Trade Zone
- March 2014
- Members Access
Most recently, the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ), seen as the testing ground of Chinaâs economic reforms, has garnered a lot of attention. In this monthâs issue of China Briefing, we introduce the simplified company establishment procedure...
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China Residence and Income Source Individual Income Tax Applicability Timeline
- February 2014
- Free Access
For different kinds of income, China Residence and Income Source Individual Income Tax Applicability Timelines are different.
Q&A
How is deemed profit rate calculated under Chinese corporate income tax law?
- February 2014
- Members Access
According to the “Administrative Measures for the Assessment and Collection of Corporate Income Tax on Non-Resident Enterprises (Guoshuifa [2010] No.19, ‘Circular 19’),” non-resident enterprises are required to keep accurate a...
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