Best Legal Practices for Entrepreneurs in China

ADVANCE ONLINE PAYMENTS STARTS AT ONLY RMB 150! Alipay/UnionPay: https://yoopay.cn/event/LegalPractices

On November 2, join us for a seminar workshop on legal best practices in China.

This event is for entrepreneurs, startup founders and independent owners starting or running a business in Shanghai.

Four speakers have been invited to discuss:

Revised Foreign Investment Law and Regulation for Foreign Entrepreneurs (effective on Oct. 1, 2016)
with Chris Tian (https://cn.linkedin.com/in/tianchris), Lawyer & Accountant, Xiao Bo Law Firm

Common Legal Issues in Getting Started and Funded in China
The session will talk about milestones and critical points in a typical life cycle of a start-up company with a focus on the stage of VC investment. Speakers will also briefly touch on recent trends in foreign investment laws in China.
with Carl Heiberg (https://www.omm.com/professionals/carl-heiberg/?sc_lang=en) & Xiajun Shen (https://www.omm.com/professionals/xiajun-shen/?sc_lang=en), Attorneys, O’Melveny

Is an highly qualified lawyer necessary for an entrepreneur?
The session will present some case studies to demonstrate the importance of a lawyer for a foreigner or a foreign company, cover certain key legal points a foreigner or a foreign company shall be aware of in their dairy business and explain how a PRC law firm charges their clients.
with Liang Xing (http://www.mylinklaw.com/index.php?s=/Home/People/index.html), Senior Partner, MyLink Law
Other topics to be discussed will include:

• Can a startup / small business incorporate a company by themselves in Shanghai?
• At which stage of starting a company do you actually need to hire a lawyer?
• Do I need to sign any agreements when I start a business with friends?
• What are the best places to establish a business in China?

Participation fee: RMB 150 online in advance - RMB 180 at door (include dinner, free flow of beer & soft drinks)