Month: October 2022

CHINA | E-platform Simplifies Deregistration

In 2016, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (‘SAIC’) introduced a simplified deregistration procedure. Namely, the SAIC adopted ‘The Guidance opinions on comprehensively promoting the reform of simple deregistration of enterprises ([2016] No. 253’, (‘Guidance Opinions’) on December 26, 2016. The simplified de-register procedure was further bolstered in 2018 and 2021 with the adoption…

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CHINA | Employment Visas – Getting It Right

Obtaining employment visas for foreign nationals in China can be daunting. Often companies do not strictly adhere to the relevant rules and regulations, during the application process. As a result, companies can face delays and some cases visa rejections. At Horizons, we advise companies to factor in ample time to process the visa including additional…

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