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Time to Rethink Your China Strategy: Why the New Tariffs Signal an Opportunity, Not a Threat
As global headlines continue to echo with concern over the latest US tariffs on China, many...
Business with China: Your Essential Guide to Setting Up a Local Company
At PTL Group, we’ve seen that expanding your business into China offers tremendous growth potential for...
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...
Record low in optimism on doing business in China?
Sifting through the annual China business report by AmCham Shanghai By Yael Farjun, China Deputy GM...
A Clear Vision for a Water Tech Company
Changing the World One Drop at a Time This week, we were honored to participate in...
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....
5 Key Changes in China’s Company Law, Effective July 2024
The Chinese government has finalized major amendments to its Company Law, with revisions coming into force...
China ICP License & Regulations: A Guide for Website & App Compliance
Building an Online Presence in China: Why the ICP License Matters The importance of having a...
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...
The Practical Meaning of A Company’s Legal Representative in China
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
How to Legally Terminate Employees in China: 3 Expert Tips
As the name of this post implies – employee termination in China is backed by a...
A Brief on Payroll Services in China
China’s payroll administration system differs greatly from other payroll systems in the world. For this reason,...
Everything You Need to Know (and Weren’t Told) About Industrial Parks in China
“I chose to set up my company at the park for all the wrong reasons”, confessed...
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...
Setting up a Local Company in China: What International B2B Companies Need to Know
China is the largest market in the world for technological equipment, and for international B2B companies...
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...
China’s Updated Import-Export Tariff Rates for 2023
Photo by Tiger Lily from Pexels 2023 in China opened with some great news for the...
Which WeChat Corporate Account Best Fits Your Business Needs?
By Shelly Salomon, PTL Group WeChat is a multi-functional platform that has taken China by storm....
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...
Doing Business in China in 2023: Predictions, Regulations, and Opportunities
2023 opened in China with a promising message for the international business community: Since January 8th,...
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...
Recap on China Business Club – A Message of Optimism
2022 was a year of ups and downs in China, so our clients asked for some...
The Chinese New Year 2025 – Five Useful Recommendations
We hope you are ready for January 2025, and have marked it in your calendars,...
Logistic brief: Optimize Your Supply Chain Management in CNY 2025
It’s the time of the year again to prepare for the Chinese New Year (CNY). It...
Recap of our UK seasonal meeting tour
In the past couple of years, we’ve been able to add many new companies from the...
Vacations, Holidays, special days and festivals in China – 2023’s Q4
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to direct our focus toward a sequence...
Digital Invoicing in China: The e-Fapiao
Invoicing in any country can be tricky, let alone China. But no worries, that’s why we...
5 most important ports for logistics in china
by Yonatan Fried China is such a vast country, we can sometimes forget that it borders...
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...
Save Yourself Legal Trouble in China with These 10 Golden HR Rules
Chinese employment laws can be confusing for foreign employers. On top of language barriers and cultural...
Minimum Wage in China
The minimum wage in China is a dynamic factor that changes not only over time but...
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...
What is Your China’s Company’s Tax Level?
All corporate taxpayers in China are granted a certain tax level. Though it sounds simplistic, the...
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...
China Business Circles’ Last Update for 2021
As 2021 is coming to an end, and hopefully your plans are almost in place for...
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...
Optimize Your Supply Chain Management for CNY 2022
The festive atmosphere around the Chinese New Year (CNY) is not to be misjudged. The national...
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...
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...
The (Positive) State of Business in China – A Special Report
During 2020’s fourth quarter, the American Chamber of Commerce in South China conducted its 17th annual...
You Asked, the Experts Answered – The Chinese Personal Information Protection Law
Despite China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) still being in the drafting phases, it has already...
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...
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...
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...
China Regulation Guide: Setting up and running a local entity in China
We are delighted to share a new virtual China Guide with you! The Regulation Guide to...
Solve Mistakes in Expanding to China – a podcast summary with Arie Schreier
/ Solve the Most Common Mistakes in Expanding to China A podcast summary with Arie Schreier...
2020 Q4 – Prepare your business for holidays, vacations and commercial festivals in China
2020 Q4 – Prepare your business in China For the last quarter of 2020 and the...
China Regulatory Updates – Protecting SME Interests
Over the past couple of weeks, the Chinese government has rolled out a series of new...
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...
China in 5 – Current Affairs & Insights
An interview with Arie Schreier, PTL Group’s General Manager 1. What is the state of 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...
Summarizing 20 Years of Activity and Recapping on the Corona Crisis
Our Annual China Business Club Meeting Summarizing 20 Years of Activity and Recapping on the Corona...
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...
Financial advice for SMEs during and following Covid-19
Missed our financial webinar? No worries! Here’s a summary of the key points: On March 19th...
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,...
Coronavirus: HR brief
Q&A from our HR experts: Over the past couple of weeks, many clients have asked various...
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,...
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System
Invoicing in China: The Fapiao System In recent years, due to increased supervision and consolidation of...
2019 Q4 – Prepare your business for holidays, vacations and commercial festivals in China
Read More about efficient preparation of your business for China’s Q4 holidays in 2020 2019 Q4...
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”,...
Congratulations! Our Client Swisscom opened a new office in China
On May 13th, PTL Group management executives were invited by our distinguished client Swisscom to join...
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...
A Brief Intro to BATX: The Four Chinese Tech Giants
Look at these four Chinese tech giants that are taking advantage of a lack of foreign...
Your WFOE in China: Easy to Set Up, Very Challenging to Manage
By Arie Schreier, General Manager, PTL Group, China In the past few years, setting up a...
Good News in 2019: Trends and Reforms That Will Make It Easier to Run a Business in China
Trends and Reforms That Will Make It Easier to Run a Business in China In recent...
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....
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