China’s 15th Five-Year Plan offers international companies an early signal of how the business environment is...
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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan offers international companies an early signal of how the business environment is...
By the PTL Group Finance Team Could your current VAT setup in China hold up under...
In October 2025, China enacted a comprehensive tightening of its export and customs regime. The new...
Most global companies operating in China eventually face similar operational risks, either with HR management or...
A Guest post by Liselore Kolff In today’s interconnected world, supply chains form the backbone of...
For international companies, payroll in China is not just about transferring salaries on time. It’s about...
Table of Contents Hiring Freelancers Payroll-Only Solutions Employer of Record (EOR) Services Choosing the Right Hiring...
The minimum wage in China is a dynamic factor that changes not only over time but...
China’s food and beverage (F&B) market offers vast potential for global brands, but entering the Chinese...
As global headlines continue to echo with concern over the latest US tariffs on China, many...
It was an honor to be recognized by the Xuhui District Government, home to our Shanghai...
At PTL Group, we’ve seen that expanding your business into China offers tremendous growth potential for...
In a recent article published by the South China Morning Post, Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey...
A decade ago, glancing at Beijing skies would likely reveal a thick, smoggy haze. Today, that...
By: Yael Farjun For many international B2B companies, working with a local distributor is the most...
By: Yael Farjun Operating a business in China presents unique challenges for foreign companies, particularly in...
In China, liability for business operations is shared between the business entity and its personnel. Individuals...
Sifting through the annual China business report by AmCham Shanghai By Yael Farjun, China Deputy GM...
China is tirelessly acting to DRIVE the nation forward. Be it through integrating advanced technology, improvements...
For international businesses seeking to expand in China, the 2024 update to the Foreign Investment Negative...
Table of Contents Why Outsource Supply Chain Management in China Stage 1: Research & Preparation for...
China, a global powerhouse in trade and innovation, places more and more emphasis on protecting intellectual...
For many years, China has been infamous for being a cheap, low-quality production powerhouse. But this...
The importance of localizing your brand name for the Chinese market International companies entering the Chinese...
Changing the World One Drop at a Time This week, we were honored to participate in...
Jasper Zhang, HR & Admin Manager at PTL Group Jasper Zhang has been working with us...
Every month, we host various events at our offices, some organized by us and some by...
A Comprehensive Analysis of China’s Medical Equipment Market Chinese medicine extends far beyond herbal remedies, traditional...
Financial incentives offered to businesses make a significant impact on decision-makers. Sometimes, these are even the...
Are you actively engaged in trade with China and find yourself grappling with the complexities of...
Companies operating in China are obliged to file annual audit reports, following three key steps. Getting...
Is your company engaged in importation-exportation processes with China? We have some good news for you....
The Chinese government has finalized major amendments to its Company Law, with revisions coming into force...
Building an Online Presence in China: Why the ICP License Matters The importance of having a...
2024 is already here – Have you solidified all your business plans and strategies for your...
367,000 square meters, 3,400 exhibitors, 400,000 visitors, and a US $78.4 billion worth of deals signed...
In recent years, the UK and China have strengthened their economic ties, with a focus on...
A guest post by Yoann Delwarde About nine years ago, when I arrived in China, most...
Local competition in China isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, when competition is used for...
When asked about their reasons for entering the Chinese market, many business executives answer “expanding sales”...
While China’s population is declining due to falling birth rates, dynamic movements persist throughout the nation....
China’s business market is vast and robust, yet many seasoned and successful companies do not tap...
Outsourcing to China: The key to a smooth market entry The Chinese market is in a...
Guest post by Maria Pastorelli China is a complex and ever-evolving culture, and it can present...
A well-known fact is that the Chinese invented gunpowder and the compass, but did you know...
Conducting a thorough examination before entering the Chinese market has become more crucial than ever, especially...
Meet China’s movers and shakers face to face. The China International Import Expo Enterprise & Business...
By Josh Morrison. China is a highly important business landscape for many businesses based in the...
Is your company hiring employees in China? If so, how many of your workforce are women?...
Written by Adva Bar Yoseph If there is something I can vouch for, after more than...
The role of the company’s legal representative in China is of great importance, and a proper...
Cheaper labor cost is a primary factor in global B2B companies’ ambition to enter the Chinese...
If you are an executive in a B2B tech company doing business in China, you’ve probably...
Terminating employees in China is backed by a comprehensive and intricate legal framework. Unlike many other...
China’s payroll administration system differs greatly from other payroll systems in the world. For this reason,...
“I chose to set up my company at the park for all the wrong reasons”, confessed...
Do you export goods to China? Have you used the same HS code and paid the...
China is the largest market in the world for technological equipment, and for international B2B companies...
Pick and pack service in China is a crucial aspect of supply chain management, especially for...
Photo by Tiger Lily from Pexels 2023 in China opened with some great news for the...
The potential revenue from China’s enormous consumption power is one of the key reasons international companies...
Have you ever wondered why every city and province in China has its own “government”? Or...
By Shelly Salomon, PTL Group WeChat is a multi-functional platform that has taken China by storm....
Back in 2017, the Australian vitamin and health supplement provider Blackmores was subject to an unarguably...
China’s innovation vision is a double-edged sword for international businesses. On the one hand, business operations...
On January 8th, 2023, China officially lifted its Zero Covid policy after 3 years. Starting December,...
2023 opened in China with a promising message for the international business community: Since January 8th,...
If you are an international company doing business in China, we know the last three years...
Does your company have Chinese clients? Do you hire local Chinese employees or engage with Chinese...
2022 was a year of ups and downs in China, so our clients asked for some...
2023 is here, and the Chinese New Year (CNY) is just around the corner. It’s the...
We hope you are ready for January 2025, and have marked it in your calendars,...
It’s the time of the year again to prepare for the Chinese New Year (CNY). It...
If you are considering entering the Chinese market, one of the first questions is where to...
By Shelly Salomon Globalization has enabled ambitious brands to create awareness and enjoy commercial success in...
In the past couple of years, we’ve been able to add many new companies from the...
By Ran Boldor & Maya Horin Many companies research their competitive landscape and its active players...
Here is a crazy statistic, there are over 1.6 billion cellphone subscriptions as of July 2022...
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to direct our focus toward a sequence...
Invoicing in any country can be tricky, let alone China. This is why it is important...
by Yonatan Fried China is such a vast country, we can sometimes forget that it borders...
In the past few years, setting up a company in China has become relatively easy compared...
China is an ancient and large country, flourishing with rich history and surprising culture that many...
Anyone who works with China knows how hard it is to find reliable and up-to-date content...
Can you own a business in China? The short answer: Yes, you can register and own a...
China’s e-commerce market is now the largest in the world. Accounting for over 40% of global...
After more than two long and frustrating months, Shanghai’s tight lockdown has finally lifted. As China’s...
Since Facebook has changed its name to Meta, the Metaverse trend has taken over the professional...
Chinese employment laws can be confusing for foreign employers. On top of language barriers and cultural...
The minimum wage in China is a dynamic factor that changes not only over time but...
Every year, at the end of Q1, the Chinese government publishes its Government Work Report, which...
Instability inherently exists in doing business in China – be it constant regulation changes or Covid-19...
Financial incentives offered to businesses make a significant impact on decision-makers. Sometimes, these are even the...
Many industries have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic – but some have actually thrived during these...
Budget planning for your China operation shouldn’t be fundamentally different from budget planning in any other...
What did ancient Chinese money look like? When did inflation first occur? Why are banknotes burned...
If you are a foreign company operating in China, handling your accounting in China and producing...
International Women’s Day is coming up, and people worldwide are praising the growing participation of women...
All corporate taxpayers in China are granted a certain tax level. Though it sounds simplistic, the...
An operational audit serves as a crucial health check for international businesses operating in China. As...