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With many regulatory changes occurring in China, one of the major changes for foreign persons working in Shanghai is the requirement to make social security contributions. Such a change will have a

When hiring employees in Japan, understanding legal requirements and regulations as they relate to labor practices are essential. In order to help facilitate compliance with local regulations, this

What is a fapiao? Fapiao (发票) is the Chinese word for invoice. It’s used in China to document the transfer of goods or services for both the purchaser and the seller. The fapiao

There are various roles today that offer an alternative to the traditional employer – employee relationship. With the availability of freelancers, part-time workers, and independent contracto

What is Corporate Tax? Corporate tax is a tax levied by a local government on the profits of a corporation. These taxes are required to be paid on that corporation’s taxable income. This incl

China in the Modern Day For corporations with global ambitions, succeeding in the Chinese economy plays a critical role in their success. The Chinese economy is the second largest economy in the wo

In the past companies of all sizes would do everything by themselves from operations to payroll to finance, they would keep everything in-house. As time progressed the benefit of outsourcing certai

Japan is famous for its technological inventions, history, food, and profoundly unique culture. Though many of Japan’s eccentric entertainment has made its way into western media and created

The global economy is shifting in dramatic ways, necessitating the upskilling, and reskilling of employees. The Coronavirus has accelerated this economic shift, leaving millions of people out of wo

For the majority of companies, the most important and expensive asset they have is their employees. As the ambitious goals of these companies inevitably reaches for greater productivity and creativ