We offer comprehensive legal services to foreign business owners, guiding them through the Chinese legal system and teaching them about compliance measures across the country.
Horizons is an important strategic ally when expanding into new Asian markets, with a global network and worldwide offices.
Offerings of our legal services
You can turn to Horizons for assistance with all aspects of setting up your business in China. Our local knowledge and connections with various regulatory agencies throughout China allow us to inform you about local and national requirements, procedures, and protocols. Our services include legal representation, support, and advice in the following areas:
Registration of a company
If you are interested in establishing a legal entity in China, we support foreign businesses with all aspects of company registration, reviewing your objectives and determining whether a WFOE, Joint Venture, Representative Office or Sales Office is best suited to meet your needs.
To determine which of these options is best for your business, we can discuss the tax implications, compliance measures, minimum capital investment requirements, employment responsibilities, and advantages. With our vast industry knowledge, you can expand your global reach and tap into new markets.
Finance and banking
Depending on your needs, we can explain minimum capital investment rules, how to open a bank account in China, FBAR requirements, foreign exchange controls, loan requirements, and other banking matters to you.
Investments from abroad
If you are considering launching a new company in China or investing in its market, China law firm can assist you with the initial investment plan and the due diligence process. In addition to providing operations support services to WFOEs and other business entities in China, we help with government registrations and filings.
We can explain the process of investing in Chinese real estate and any restrictions on ownership. We prepare and review all necessary legal documents required in these transactions, including:
Contracts for mortgage loans
Contracts for pre-sale
Contracts for the sale and purchase of real estate
Acquisitions and mergers
Your business may come to an end when you are offered the chance to acquire a complementary or competitive business. As part of our foreign-investment services, we assist with mergers and acquisitions, overseas companies, and domestic companies, as well as due diligence. In addition to conducting background searches, we provide asset preservation advice.
Observance
The various complex laws that can impact your business when expanding into the Chinese market are crucial to your success. We can explain the various tax, licensing and regulatory rules to you in such a way that you have a comprehensive understanding of them and how they may affect your business. Our experts can ensure that you stay compliant with all aspects of compliance and regulatory matters at all times.
The tax
As a result of a first-to-file law that respects the ownership interests of individuals and companies who first register intellectual property with the company, China does not recognize trademarks and other intellectual property registered in foreign jurisdictions. You can protect your ideas, patents, inventions, and other intellectual property with our trademark registration services by registering them with the appropriate Chinese entities through our trademark registration services. Additionally, we assist with licensing and enforcement.
Property rights
There are multiple employers and employees in China, and there are different types of social insurance and deductions. In addition, tax requirements vary by city and region. Our team can assist you with any complex tax matters and prepare tax, payroll, and statutory return statements and reports.
Service for immigration and visas
Our immigration experts obtain all the necessary documents and assist with the immigration process for new employees, business travelers and employees relocating to new markets. Horizons provides global visa services to new hires, business travelers and employees relocating to new markets. With our immigration and visa consulting services, we can assist you and your employees in getting the necessary residency and work permits. Through targeted legal advice and local support, we will assist you in transitioning to new markets. Additionally, we provide legal advice regarding the visa consular process and ongoing support as you work with the immigration system. Get more info about China lawyer.
Onboarding and recruitment services
All aspects of recruitment and onboarding can be handled by us. We can assist you in locating the best talent around the globe. Besides conducting background checks on potential candidates, we can also prepare employment contracts that comply with local government regulations.
Resolving disputes
Whether it is a dispute with a competitor, a vendor, a customer, or another person, we provide alternative dispute resolution services including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.
