Other Briefings
Human Resources and Payroll in China 2015 – New Publication from China Briefing
Human Resources and Payroll in China 2015, now available through the Asia Briefing Bookstore, provides a firm understanding of China’s laws and regulations related to human resources administration and payroll management.
Special Feature: Remitting Your RMB Abroad
China has limitations in place on how much RMB you can convert into and from foreign currencies, as well as how much money you can send abroad. There are several ways to remit your savings back home. This article discusses the most common, and some of the less orthodox ways of doing so.
Obtaining a Multi-Year Employment Permit in China
A number of cities have changed their policy relating to Employment Permits, now granting permits with a validity of more than one year. Find out if you’re eligible for a multi-year employment permit.
Managing Chops and Key Personnel at Your China Business
While delegating power always requires a degree of trust, there are a few simple measures every foreign investor should consider to mitigate the risks that its Chinese subsidiary is exposed to. Managing access to chops and carefully delegating authority are key.
Employing Foreign Nationals in China: Visa Procedures
China recently updated its visa regulations, adding a number of new categories and revising the domains of existing visa types. In this excerpt of our December magazine, we provide an overview of the recent changes, and explain the various steps of the application process for obtaining a work visa.
Outsourced Secretarial Services for New Entrants to the Chinese Market
Newly established companies in China often lack their own secretary to complete basic tasks such as opening a bank account or Chinese translation. To fill this gap, a number of specialized service providers have begun contracting pay-on-demand secretarial services. Here, we compare the pros and cons of such these arrangements.
Additional Visa Requirements for Short Term Work in China
Starting next year, foreigners coming to China on short trips for work will need to apply for work visas in many cases, and submit additional documentation. The regulations implement a separate regime for artistic performers.
China Announces Official 2015 National Holiday Schedule
The Chinese government has just released the holiday schedule for 2015. The schedule differs in several instances to 2014’s calendar, with no compensated leave day for Mid-Autumn festival due to proximity to National Holiday.
