China Office

Shanghai, China

A high level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets has helped build a reputation as one of the top international boutique practices in China.

The China practice is a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The practice serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

 

China Office

Shanghai, China

A high level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets has helped build a reputation as one of the top international boutique practices in China.

The China practice is a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The practice serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

Office Information

18 New Jinqiao Rd.
Ramada Tower
Suite 2310-2312
Pudong, Shanghai, P.R.C
China 201206

Practice Areas

National and Multinational Corporations, Financial Institutions, Governmental Organizations, and Foreign Investors

Languages Spoken

Mandarin, Cantonese, English

Managing Partner(s)

The Aliant China office is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The practice is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The practice serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the practice’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building a reputation as one of the top international practices in China.

The practice provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

Aliant China has helped hundreds of companies across a wide spectrum of industries to securely and quickly establish operations in China, while also providing services for their ongoing legal needs. Find more information about our services below.

Business Law
Joint Ventures
Corporate Transactions
International Investments
Mergers & Acquisitions
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Employment & Labor
Real Estate Law
Personal Tax

China is a communist nation with a socialist market economy. It is the world’s second largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest by purchasing power parity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). China is a global manufacturing hub, and it is both the largest manufacturing economy and the largest export economy in the world. It is also the world’s fastest-growing consumer market and has become the second largest importer of goods.

Business Activity
China currently has a number of infrastructure development projects underway. These include plans to expand and improve its electrical grid, provide greater access to water to support urban development, and to expand transmission of natural gas across the nation. The country has also announced plans to create high-speed rail systems and other transportation infrastructure to support a new “Silk Road,” making foreign trade with nearby neighbors even easier than it is today.

TAXATION

Corporate/Enterprise Tax
Enterprise income tax law has been playing an increasingly important role in the Chinese tax system. Distinguishing which planning model is best suited for each enterprise, and ensuring the best interests are protected while maintaining tax compliance, is very important.

For foreign investing companies the Chinese enterprise tax is 25%, while the tax rate on resident companies in based on income originating from within and outside China.

Non-resident companies that have set up establishments in China pay enterprise income tax based on income originating in China and associated with the establishments; as well as on income originating outside China that is associated with the establishment in China.

Non-resident enterprises that have not set up an establishment in China shall pay 20% enterprise income tax on income originating from China. This also applies to those who have set up establishments in China that have generated income not connected to the establishment.

Personal/Individual Tax
China’s individual tax rate is applied on a progressive scale ranging from 3% to 45% depending on income. Personal income is not taxed on the local level.

Inheritance Tax
China currently does not have an inheritance tax.

QUICK FACTS

  • Population: 1.428 Billion

  • Government Type: Communist

  • Legal System: Civil Law Model

  • Court System: Main Courts: Supreme: Higher: Intermediate: Grass Roots

  • Special Courts: Military, Maritime, Railway Transportation, Forestry

  • Economy: GDP-$12.24 Trillion USD(2017), Currency – Chinese Yuan (CNY) or Renminbi (RMB)

 

  • ALIANT CHINA REGULATORY INFORMATION

    The Aliant China member firm is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The firm is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

    In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the firm’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building the firm’s reputation as one of the top international boutique firms in China.

    The firm provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

    CHINA COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

    The Aliant China member firm is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The firm is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

    In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the firm’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building the firm’s reputation as one of the top international boutique firms in China.

    The firm provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

    The Aliant China member firm is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The firm is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

    In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the firm’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building the firm’s reputation as one of the top international boutique firms in China.

    The firm provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

Firm Overview

The Aliant China office is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The practice is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The practice serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the practice’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building a reputation as one of the top international practices in China.

The practice provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

Services Profile

Aliant China has helped hundreds of companies across a wide spectrum of industries to securely and quickly establish operations in China, while also providing services for their ongoing legal needs. Find more information about our services below.

Business Law
Joint Ventures
Corporate Transactions
International Investments
Mergers & Acquisitions
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Employment & Labor
Real Estate Law
Personal Tax

About China

China is a communist nation with a socialist market economy. It is the world’s second largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest by purchasing power parity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). China is a global manufacturing hub, and it is both the largest manufacturing economy and the largest export economy in the world. It is also the world’s fastest-growing consumer market and has become the second largest importer of goods.

Business Activity
China currently has a number of infrastructure development projects underway. These include plans to expand and improve its electrical grid, provide greater access to water to support urban development, and to expand transmission of natural gas across the nation. The country has also announced plans to create high-speed rail systems and other transportation infrastructure to support a new “Silk Road,” making foreign trade with nearby neighbors even easier than it is today.

TAXATION

Corporate/Enterprise Tax
Enterprise income tax law has been playing an increasingly important role in the Chinese tax system. Distinguishing which planning model is best suited for each enterprise, and ensuring the best interests are protected while maintaining tax compliance, is very important.

For foreign investing companies the Chinese enterprise tax is 25%, while the tax rate on resident companies in based on income originating from within and outside China.

Non-resident companies that have set up establishments in China pay enterprise income tax based on income originating in China and associated with the establishments; as well as on income originating outside China that is associated with the establishment in China.

Non-resident enterprises that have not set up an establishment in China shall pay 20% enterprise income tax on income originating from China. This also applies to those who have set up establishments in China that have generated income not connected to the establishment.

Personal/Individual Tax
China’s individual tax rate is applied on a progressive scale ranging from 3% to 45% depending on income. Personal income is not taxed on the local level.

Inheritance Tax
China currently does not have an inheritance tax.

QUICK FACTS

  • Population: 1.428 Billion

  • Government Type: Communist

  • Legal System: Civil Law Model

  • Court System: Main Courts: Supreme: Higher: Intermediate: Grass Roots

  • Special Courts: Military, Maritime, Railway Transportation, Forestry

  • Economy: GDP-$12.24 Trillion USD(2017), Currency – Chinese Yuan (CNY) or Renminbi (RMB)

 

  • ALIANT CHINA REGULATORY INFORMATION

    The Aliant China member firm is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The firm is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

    In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the firm’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building the firm’s reputation as one of the top international boutique firms in China.

    The firm provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

    CHINA COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

    The Aliant China member firm is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The firm is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

    In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the firm’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building the firm’s reputation as one of the top international boutique firms in China.

    The firm provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

    The Aliant China member firm is strategically located in Shanghai, the financial and cultural center of Eastern China. The firm is headed by Peter C. Pang, a recognized leader in cross-border transactions between Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm serves Chinese investors and companies entering the North American market and, conversely, assists foreign investors and companies with establishing a fully operational presence when entering the Chinese and Asian markets.

    In addition to a highly educated and experienced team of attorneys, accountants, and support staff, the firm’s level of commitment, knowledge, and experience in North American and China markets have been instrumental in building the firm’s reputation as one of the top international boutique firms in China.

    The firm provides legal services in Chinese and in English.

China Office Attorneys

Jasmine Liu

Jasmine Liu

China

Business Law, Civil Law & Civil Asset Recovery, Commercial Agreements, Corporate Transactions, International Investments, Litigation

Peter Pang

Peter Pang

China

Business Law, Employment & Labor, International Investments, Intellectual Property, International Tax Law, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate LawMore

Sabrina Zhao

Sabrina Zhao

China

Administrative, Banking & Finance, Business Law, Civil Law & Civil Asset Recovery, Commercial Agreements, Corporate Transactions, Employment & Labor, Family Law, International Investments, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Startups & Startup Financing, Technology & E-commerceMore