Capital reductions play a crucial role in French and cross-border corporate finance strategies. Yet beneath their technical appearance lies a complex web of tax consequences, particularly when distinguishing between...
As France continues to evolve its corporate tax landscape, recent judicial decisions have significant implications for businesses operating in the French market. This first part of our comprehensive analysis...
The offshore exemption is one of Hong Kong's most powerful tax tools — and one of the most misunderstood. If you run an international business through a Hong Kong entity,...
A practical guide for foreign entrepreneurs and SMEs considering Hong Kong as their Asian gateway. Every year, thousands of entrepreneurs ask the same question: where should I base my Asian...
In our previous article, we provided a detailed analysis of the latest landscape of China’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and identified the four key areas of focus for banks...
In recent months, China has significantly strengthened its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory framework, with the implementation of the Measures for the Administration of Anti-Money Laundering Special Preventive Measures (hereinafter...
In January 2026, eight Chinese central government ministries, including the Ministry of Civil Affairs, jointly issued a landmark document: the "Several Measures on Cultivating Main Entities in Senior Care...
Since early 2026, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MOHRSS) has accelerated the formulation of targeted Labour Protection Policies, focusing on two high-priority groups: over-age workers (Interim...
Introduction As China accelerates its drive toward high-end manufacturing and industrial upgrading, the tax authority has rolled out a suite of targeted incentives. Among them, one stands out for its...
The 2026 Social Security contribution base adjustment has been announced in China, which will directly affect the financial planning of foreign-invested small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) employing local staff....
As we approach the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee (scheduled for March 2026), which will formally set the course for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030),...
SME leaders, anti-money laundering vigilance is no longer just for banks. With Law No. 2025-532 of June 13, 2025, aimed at getting France out of the grip of drug...
