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Koehler Group is pleased to announce its Expansion into China Webinar Series from March 9th to 22nd 2016. Together with Koehler Group’s China Alliance we will be formulating webinars on the pertinent issues that small-to-medium sized, privately owned companies as well multinational corporations must focus on when entering and/or operating in the Chinese market. If you are interested in joining in the Series, please find the topics, dates and times of the various webinars, including the registration links. We look forward to seeing you there!
Opportunities in China – Selling to the Chinese Consumer
Speaker: Mrs. Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Director at Koehler Group
Website: www.koehlerservices.com
Date: March 9th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Since China started its reform and opening policy in 1978, its economy has expanded rapidly, and most leading international retailers and manufacturers have entered the China market. Some foreign companies are hesitant to enter the market, however, because they do not understand Chinese consumers and their shopping habits, let alone the legal and tax considerations one has to also make. Despite the country’s rapid economic rise, China’s regions have developed at different rates, and consumer trends vary greatly among different groups and regions. Understanding the preferences and mindset of consumer groups is the key to successfully expanding a retail business in China. Before China opened its market to foreign investment, commodity availability was limited. Department stores, state-owned distribution points and wet markets dominated the retail market. International retailers were allowed to enter the market in 1992, but only if they held a non-controlling stake in a joint venture with a local company. In today’s webinar we will be explaining the habits of consumers today and provide a detailed analysis of the variety of distribution channels available to international retailers today – from hypermarkets to shopping malls to wet markets and online stores. Choosing the right format can be critical to business success in China.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited.
NOTE: Only registrants of the webinars will receive the presentations and recordings (if agreed on by our speakers).
An inside track to importing goods into China
Speaker: Mr. Andy Clayton, CEO, LNP China
Website: www.lnpchina.com
Date: March 10th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Andy Clayton, CEO, LNP China, will present a webinar on ‘an inside track to importing goods into China’. Identifying the market in China can often be the easy part. Getting your goods into China, can prove a lot more challenging. Once you have a WFOE, or agent, in place to move your goods into China, you will have to deal with Chinese Customs. If you’re operating for the first time then you need the inside track on how the system works. In this webinar, Andy will cover topics including: HS Codes, Ports, Customs Clearance agents, Getting documentations right and Timing. Andy runs LNP China, who manage back office fucntions, including import/export fro Western firms in China. They have managed over GBP 25m of sales for Western companies in China, and have been operating import/export for 9 years.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited.
Establishing a Legal Presence in China
Speaker: Mrs. Kristina Koehler-Coluccia
Website: www.koehlerservices.com
Date: March 11th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Establishing a legal presence in China is not as straightforward as incorporating an entity in the Western World. There are several aspects that require due consideration, including:
• The general business scope and activity of the entity, which needs to be clearly defined from the start of the incorporation
• The physical office requirement for the entity as its registered place of business
• The structure and budget for the investment that need to be carefully thought through
• The opening, operation, and maintenance of three sets of bank accounts in China for continuous operations
In this webinar will discuss these topics in greater detail, as well as go over a pre-investment checklist as your guide to success.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited.
Joint Venture Agreements in China
Speaker: Mr. Steve Yu, Managing Partner-Shanghai Office, Armstrong Teasdale
Website: www.armstrongteasdale.com
Date: March 14th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Koehler Group is pleased to have Mr. Steve Yu – Managing Partner-Shanghai Office, Armstrong Teasdale to present on Joint Venture Agreements. A critical aspect to a Joint Venture in China is the negotiation of a Joint Venture Contract between the Western party and the Chinese party. In this webinar we will be focusing on China’s foreign investment regime – why foreign parties use Joint Ventures to conduct business in China. We will be looking at the types of Joint Venture structures and the challenges that foreign investors face when negotiating and operating a Joint Venture structure. Lastly we will provide tips for drafting an effective Joint Venture Contract for your business success and most importantly in order to maintain an amicable relationship with your Chinese partner.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited.
China Corporate Compliance – Updates and Tips for Securing one’s China Investment
Speaker: Mrs. Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Director at Koehler Group
Website: www.koehlerservices.com
Date: March 15th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Compliance is a headache for any investor. However complying with Chinese laws and regulations can be a major difficulty for any company doing business in China – particularly with language and cultural barriers. The endless introductions of new laws, regulations, circulars, guidelines followed by the variety of interpretations of these documents by central and local governments as well as corporate service providers, lawyers, accountants, auditors can create a compliance nightmare for any executive. Failure to ensure corporate compliance can carry penalties and a poor standing with the various government bureaus. This webinar is directed at company secretaries, administrators, in-house counsels and finance officers responsible for the operation and compliance of China Wholly-owned Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Representative Offices, who are looking to receive updates on compliance regulations and tips on general entity and document management in China.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited.
Accounting and Tax System in China
Speaker: Mrs. Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Director at Koehler Group
Website: www.koehlerservices.com
Date: March 16th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
In order to run your China business in the most cost efficient manner, it is necessary for finance officers to understand all the potential relevant tax costs that would be incurred in China before making an investment decision and to create the necessary budgets to operate optimally in the market. In this webinar we will focus on providing introductory information to finance officers and their teams on the general accounting system in China, basic tips on how to read Chinese Financial Management Reports. In addition we will provide insight into the main taxes incurred and how they are calculated and declared in order to be able to create the necessary budgets and remain compliant. Lastly we will be looking at the latest tax incentives offered to foreign investors.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited
Trade Finance – How can I manage and finance my international trade activities
Speaker: Susanne Moskob, Local Head Commerzbank Transaction Services Chin and
Daniel Wu, Sales Advisor Commerzbank Transaction Services China,
Website: www.commerzbank.com
Date: March 17th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Koehler Group is pleased to have Mrs. Susanne Moskob, Local Head Commerzbank Transaction Services China and Mr. Daniel Wu, Sales Advisor Commerzbank Transaction Services China, speak with us on Trade Financing in China. Despite a slowing economic growth in China’s economy, the People’s Republic is still one of the most important trade partners of the European Union and its member states. In a more and more globalized world, international trade offers huge opportunities for export-oriented companies. However, entering new markets and expanding your business abroad, involve several political and economic risks. Trade Finance enables opportunities to hedge the economic risks related to international trade and to optimize the financial management of your trade activities abroad.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited
China Labor Practices – legal, tax and insurance issues – a step by step approachs
Speaker: Mrs. Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Director at Koehler Group
Website: www.koehlerservices.com
Date: March 18th 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
The Chinese labor system is not as straightforward as in the West and there are several aspects that require due consideration, including:
– General Labor Regulations, which include contract terms, termination laws and severance packages, as well as frequently asked questions on maternity leave. holiday leave, death in the family leave, etc
– Updates and procedures for Immigration processes, including differences between Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan citizens versus the rest of the world and how to renew one’s visa should they change jobs within China
– Important Social Insurance and Tax Considerations for Mainland Chinese and Foreign Employees
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited
Surviving the downturn – how to prepare and steer your organization proactively
Speaker: Mr. Johannes Görmer, Managing Director, PRO:AKTIV® Management Asia Ltd.,
Website: www.proaktiv-online.hk
Date: March 21st 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Koehler Group is pleased to have Mr. Johannes Görmer, Managing Director, PRO:AKTIV® Management Asia Ltd to speak on how to prepare and steer your organization proactively. To be able to succeed in China and to perform profitable, organizations must move beyond operational efficiency to become more smart, fast and agile. In fact, the company’s market penetration strategies and specific goals have to be communicated effectively and put into execution by the management team, every day. The application of proven and concrete management tools with a strong focus on a practical value is required across all levels of the organization and supports companies to mark their footprint in a challenging market and to finally be successful in China.
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Deadlines for Annual Compliance and Audit in China
Speaker: Mrs. Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Director at Koehler Group
Website: www.koehlerservices.com
Date: March 22nd 2016 @ 4pm China Standard Time
Subsidiaries of Foreign Invested Enterprises, Joint Ventures and Representative Offices are all required to complete monthly and annual financial management reports. In addition year-end financial audits must occur. In this webinar we will be highlighting the various deadlines for the annual inspection processes and year-end financial management report audits. In addition we will be providing tips on choosing the right auditors in China.
Register now for this complimentary webinar. Space is limited
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