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China 2025: Key Economic Shifts and Business Implications
In a recent article published by the South China Morning Post, Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey...

Managing Distributors in China: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions
By: Yael Farjun For many international B2B companies, working with a local distributor is the most...

Understanding Accounting and Stock Management in China: A Practical Guide
By: Yael Farjun Operating a business in China presents unique challenges for foreign companies, particularly in...

Understand legal liabilities in your China business. Number 3 will surprise you!
In China, liability for business operations is shared between the business entity and its personnel. Individuals...

Opening New Doors: The 2024 Updates to China’s Foreign Investment Negative List
For international businesses seeking to expand in China, the 2024 update to the Foreign Investment Negative...

Trademark Registration in China: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses
China, a global powerhouse in trade and innovation, places more and more emphasis on protecting intellectual...

A Clear Vision for a Water Tech Company
Changing the World One Drop at a Time This week, we were honored to participate in...

What is Happening at PTL Group Office in Shanghai
Every month, we host various events at our offices, some organized by us and some by...

Tax Incentives in China – An Updated Summary for 2024
Financial incentives offered to businesses make a significant impact on decision-makers. Sometimes, these are even the...

A Short Guide to Chinese Customs Regulations
Are you actively engaged in trade with China and find yourself grappling with the complexities of...

Financial Audit & Compliance in China: Frequently Asked Questions
Companies operating in China are obliged to file annual audit reports, following three key steps. Getting...

China’s updated import-export tariff rates for 2024
Is your company engaged in importation-exportation processes with China? We have some good news for you....

Empowering Your China Operations in 2024: 3 Key Strategies
2024 is already here – Have you solidified all your business plans and strategies for your...

CIIE 2023 Hit All Records, Facilitating More International Deals in China
367,000 square meters, 3,400 exhibitors, 400,000 visitors, and a US $78.4 billion worth of deals signed...

UK Companies Operating in China – Here are Some HR Solutions for Finding Employees
In recent years, the UK and China have strengthened their economic ties, with a focus on...

Tapping into Chinese Market Potential: The Many Benefits of Trading Services in China
China’s business market is vast and robust, yet many seasoned and successful companies do not tap...

Outsourcing Supply Chain Management: Make Your China Business Work Better
If you are a logistics manager in an international company, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why is...

How To Improve Your China Operation by Outsourcing Business Services?
The key to a smooth China market entry The Chinese market is in a constant state...

Understanding Labor and Employment Law in China
Conducting a thorough examination before entering the Chinese market has become more crucial than ever, especially...

China from a UK Business Perspective: Opportunities & Challenges
By Josh Morrison. China is a highly important business landscape for many businesses based in the...

Background Checks in China – How to Reduce Potential Fraud
Written by Adva Bar Yoseph If there is something I can vouch for, after more than...

Insights Into Salaries in China
Cheaper labor cost is a primary factor in global B2B companies’ ambition to enter the Chinese...

A Brief on Payroll Services in China
China’s payroll administration system differs greatly from other payroll systems in the world. For this reason,...

Exporting Your Products to China? You Better Check Their Up-to-date HS Codes
Do you export goods to China? Have you used the same HS code and paid the...

Efficient Pick and Pack Service for B2B Equipment Exporters in China
Pick and pack service in China is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, especially for...

Why Should Your WFOE Invest in Digital Security Today?
China’s innovation vision is a double-edged sword for international businesses. On the one hand, business operations...

Developing a website or application for China? Follow the latest ICP regulations
The importance of having a digital presence in China has only continued to grow. In a...

Don’t Close Your WFOE in China – Freeze it!
If you are an international company doing business in China, we know the last three years...

China’s Personal Information Protection Law & Practical Takeaways
Does your company have Chinese clients? Do you hire local Chinese employees or engage with Chinese...

5-Step Guide for Marketing Localization in China
By Shelly Salomon Globalization has enabled ambitious brands to create awareness and enjoy commercial success in...

Recap of our UK seasonal meeting tour
In the past couple of years, we’ve been able to add many new companies from the...

Competitive Intelligence: How to Explore Chinese Companies Online
By Ran Boldor & Maya Horin Many companies research their competitive landscape and its active players...

Digital Invoicing in China: The e-Fapiao
Invoicing in any country can be tricky, let alone China. But no worries, that’s why we...

How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Foreign-Owned Company Management in China?
In the past few years, setting up a company in China has become relatively easy compared...

Haven’t Registered an Entity in China? You Can Still Build Your Local Business
Can you own a business in China? The short answer: Yes, you can register and own a...

Support Measures for Businesses in Post Lockdown Shanghai
After more than two long and frustrating months, Shanghai’s tight lockdown has finally lifted. As China’s...

Introduction with The World of HR Management in China & 5 Top Tips
Jasper Zhang, HR & Admin Manager at PTL Group Jasper Zhang has been working with us...

Managing a foreign-owned company in China in 2022-2023
Instability inherently exists in doing business in China – be it constant regulation changes or Covid-19...

Considerations for Budget Planning in China
Budget planning for your China operation shouldn’t be fundamentally different from budget planning in any other...

Tax News: VAT Refunds & Reductions in China 2022
If you are a foreign company operating in China, handling your accounting in China and producing...

Operational Audit in China – A Health Check to Your Business
An operational audit serves as a crucial health check for international businesses operating in China. As...

What is the China Cybersecurity Classified Protection System (CCPS)
China’s Cybersecurity Law (CSL) was introduced already in 2017, but some of its provisions are still...

China’s Data Security Law – Instructions for Businesses in China
Ever since China outlined the shift towards a digital economy as a primary national goal, the...

Tariffs Adjustments in China in 2022 – Good News for International Exporters
Against the backdrop of the collective ongoing global supply chain crisis, the Chinese government is actively...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Manufacturing in China?
Is China still attractive? This question is often raised by hesitant business managers and entrepreneurs, who...

Prepare for the New Personal Information Protection Law in China
China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) has been a hot issue in China since the first...

Who looks after your products in China? A successful logistics management case study
When we say the word logistics, things seem very straightforward – you ship goods from one...

3 Perspectives on Manufacturing in China – A summary of our Webinar Series
At a time when the global supply chain is experiencing a relatively turbulent patch, “companies who...

Hiring Employees in China? You Better Start Preparing for the Upcoming Tax Reform
An upcoming tax reform is keeping expats in China, as well as many companies who hire...

Everything you need (and want) to know about Chinese green cards
If you own a company or find yourself working in China, then you probably understand the...

An open conversation with the Israeli Trade officer to Shanghai
At PTL Group, we are always trying to add value to our clients both overseas and...

A Guide to B2B Marketing Platforms in China
As a supplier, and now increasingly as a consumer, China is crucial to any global B2B...

Managing a local entity in China
You’ve registered a business entity in China, congrats! This is indeed an important step in developing...

Steer your China Business through CNY 2021’s Logistics Challenges
The festive atmosphere around the CNY is not to be misjudged. The national “holiday mood” often...

Multi-Disciplinary Management in China
by Arie Schreier Ever since I joined PTL Group in 2005, every time someone asks me...

Recapping the China-Israel Technology & Innovation Forum
Over recent years, China has been streamlining measures and enacting policies for optimizing business, and 2018...

5 Real Benefits of Outsourcing Operational Services in China
International business managers recognize the importance of operating in a calculated and gradual manner in China....

An Employer of Record in China & HR Management Tips
Jasper Zhang, HR & Admin Manager at PTL Group We asked our senior HR expert to...

Deepening Business Ties – 2020 Israel Day in Shanghai
Covid or not, 2020 has been good to Shanghai. After celebrating 30 years of prosperous business...

A Proven Strategy for Optimizing Operations in China
Even before the Covid crisis has turned into a global pandemic, 2019 ended with a feeling...

What Startups Need to Know about China Market Entry
When a start-up company decides to enter the Chinese market, it must create a detailed entry...

A Free HR Regulations Guide for Foreign Companies in China
We are delighted to share our new China Guide for HR Regulations in China. The guide...

10 GOLDEN HR RULES TO SAVE YOU LEGAL TROUBLE IN CHINA
Chinese labor laws can be confusing for foreign employers. On top of language barriers and cultural gaps,...

Exporting to China? Now is the time to check for updated HS codes for your product
Do you export goods to China? Have you used the same HS Code and paid the...

3 Steps to a Solid Business in China
Robust operational structures are synonymous with successful and profitable businesses in the Chinese market. But how...

New Challenges for Foreigners in China & Practical Tips
Covid-19 crisis is reshaping our world as we know it. In our global economies, we are...

The Strategy – Shrink to Grow
The Coronavirus crisis is provoking a significant slowdown, while it is shaking international markets. Businesses...

An Exclusive Distributor vs. A Fulfillment Agent in China
The assumption that China is akin to any other market in the world is wrong, especially...

Maintain Control of Your China Operation During COVID-19
The last few weeks have greatly affected foreign companies operating in China. With uncertainty affecting business,...

A Sensible Look at the Supply, Production and Distribution Chain
During the outbreak of the SARS epidemic in the 2002-2003 period, China represented 5% of the...

Shutting down your China WFOE
If you thought that company registration in China is difficult, the WFOE deregistration process is gradual,...

Manufacture IN China FOR China
Are you facing problems with exporting to China? Import barriers? Are you considering participating in Chinese...

PTL Group updates: becoming more efficient, and you benefit
Dear clients, as part of PTL Group’s mission to renew itself and remain up to date,...

2020 Q1 – Prepare Your Business for Holidays, vacations and festivals in China
Read more about the efficient preparation of your business for China’s Q1 holidays in 2022 The...

Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System In recent years, due to increased supervision and consolidation of...

How to Develop Your Business in China before registering a Local Entity
How to Develop Your Business in China before registering a Local Entity With its vast size and impressive economic growth, the Chinese market can no longer be ignored as a location to do business....

Payroll Services in China
What International Companies Need to Know About Payroll and Payroll Services in China: Compensation, benefits and...

A New Official Blacklist of “Unreliable Entities” in China
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) recently announced the establishment of a new blacklist of “unreliable entities”,...

Preparing for the Trade War Impact
Over the past few months, international company executives with operations in China have been asking us...

Staying in control: Tips for China-based business owners
A presence in China is a must for international companies seeking global expansion, but entering and...

The Annual China Business Club meeting: A Report
Over 50 executives, representing companies already operating or interested in the Chinese market, convened for the...

WFOE REGISTRATION [1]: An Introduction
WFOE – Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise is the most common business entity for international companies in China....

WFOE REGISTRATION [2]: Pre-Licensing process
You have decided to register a WFOE in China. The first stage of the pre-licensing process...

6 most important considerations when entering the Chinese market
You’ve decided it’s time. The Chinese market, with its vast size and impress growth history, can...

5 Reasons to Outsource Operational Services in China
Many of our clients, international companies operating in China, chose to begin their Chinese operations prudently....

Distributor or Fulfillment Agent? A Tough Choice for Selling in China
The Easiest Way Doesn’t Work The easiest way to sell in China would be to find...

What Awaits in China 2018: An interview with PTL Group GM – Arie Schreier
As we welcome 2018, we met with PTL GROUP GM – Arie Schreier who shared with...

Capturing A Billion Customers: The Sales Incubation Model in China
Not to Be Ignored As most in the business world would agree, China is one of...

AdTech – Interview with Yoad Makov, Fyber’s China Operation Manager
The Chinese AdTech market is flourishing and develops rapidly and we are thrilled that international companies...

New Chinese “Green Card”
Chine is reforming its permanent residence cards (Green Cards) to ease foreign experts’ lives in China,...

Matrix opens Nanjing IT training center, a joint venture with PTL Group
IT integrator Matrix IT unit John Bryce Hi-Tech College and PTL Group have opened a new training center in Nanjing. It is...