Our collection of resources based on what we have learned on the ground
Resources
Q&A
Does the Chinese Social Insurance Law cover the housing fund?
- May 2014
- Free Access
The housing fund is generally included within the scope of mandatory welfare and regarded as a form of social insurance in China because the additional costs are mandatory, with contributions coming from both the employer and the employee. However, s...
Q&A
Do foreign companies in China need to pay insurance for their employees?
- May 2014
- Free Access
All companies registered in China are required to pay the insurance premiums for and on behalf of their employees. Premium payments can add more than 30 percent to the salary cost of each employee for the employer, and take up about 10 percent of an ...
Q&A
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...
Q&A
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...
Q&A
Is it possible for an individual to transfer their pension funds to another juri...
- May 2014
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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...
presentation
Legal Implications of Seconding Foreign Employees in China
- July 2013
- Members Access
Maria Kotova, Senior Associate in Dezan Shira & Associates' Shanghai office, discusses some legal issues companies may face when seconding employees in China.
webinar
Payroll in South China - Key Points to Understand the Chinese System
- February 2013
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Sisi Xu, Senior Manager in Dezan Shira and Associates Shenzhen office, and Penny Li, Manager of Business Advisory Services in Shenzhen, introduce payroll from a financial and legal perspective.
webinar
China's Social Security Sytem
- July 2012
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Through an introduction to the five different types of Social Security in China, Adam Livermore illuminates the current regulations, benefits, and consequences of China's Social Security System. The five types of Social Security include: pension, med...
podcast
Human Resources & Payroll in China (Part 1 of 2) presented by Adam Livermore
- June 2012
- Free Access
Adam Livermore answers popular questions concerning Human Relations and Payroll in China. Adam crystalizes the current payroll and human relations concerns in China. He took the most common mistakes firms make when in China, and provides information ...
presentation
Internal Control, Fraud and Loss Prevention in China
- June 2012
- Members Access
This presentation by Regional Director Richard Cant will go over legal and financial fraud risks, the internal control process in China and the common areas of concern in Chinese companies and WFOEs.
podcast
Human Resources & Payroll in China (Part 2 of 2) presented by Adam Livermore
- June 2012
- Free Access
Adam Livermore discusses the HR and Payroll situation in China. In this particular session, he took questions the audience had from the first podcast and provided clarifying, enlightening information.
presentation
Strategies and Best Practices for Doing Business in China - An Overview of Chine...
- September 2011
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In this presentation, Dezan Shira & Associates Senior Associate David Chan discusses new opportunities and threats for foreign companies looking to do business in China.
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