Legal services in China

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Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP04 July 2018 09:26:12

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Hello,

Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in China.

What types of legal services might an expat need in China?

Are legal services easily accessible?

What are the best ways to go about finding a professional for your legal needs in China? (e.g. online, yellow pages, word of mouth)?

What are the most affordable options for legal services (private, public, etc.)? Is there a range regarding fees?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

Olesya_12 Member

Member since 14 January 2018

Olesya_12Member11 July 2018 12:17:48

Hello, Priscilla!

I guess it's important to get assistance in the following spheres: tax regulations, rules of renting an apartment, visa regulations, labour legislation.

Kind regards,
Olesya

VANNROX China expert

Member since 12 August 2017

VANNROXChina expert13 July 2018 12:39:07

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I suggest you follow the excellent advice of Abby above.

The kinds of legal hassles you would expect are quite low compared to the West. So you need not get too hung up on them.

The best advice that I can give is to get your visa in order, and then when you arrive, obey the law.

You will need legal services if you want to get married, get a divorce, set up a business, or want to sue someone. Other than that, you need not worry about it.

yannis lou Member

Member since 28 January 2014

yannis louMember16 July 2018 02:55:30

yes, there are聽 many kinds of legal services,including criminal law, civil law, security,commercial businiss and so on. u have many ways to contract ur lawyer, for example, by the web, ur friends introduction, and聽 so on.most of time u may need a private lawyer.of course ,u should pay to them .different lawyers has different values.in the end, don't forget that I am a lawyer .
best wishes.

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bforestActive member17 July 2018 04:51:09

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ChengduSpaceRelocationNew member17 July 2018 07:12:36

One thing to mention, if you rent an apartment(not hotel) in Chengdu, it聽 is important to register at local police station within 24 hours after you moved in. Also you need to renew the registration every time you travel back Chengdu from other countries with 24 hours.

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Eezlife Member

Member since 09 February 2018

EezlifeMember30 July 2018 10:57:21

Hi Priscilla,

Based on our experience, most expats in China need legal help or assistance with the following topics:

-聽聽 Visiting China: visas, registration after arrival (if you do not stay in a hotel).
-聽聽 Working in China: foreigner employment permit, foreign expert certificate, etc.
-聽聽 Living in China: residence permits, apartment rentals, real estate acquisition, disputes related to real estate, etc.
-聽聽 Doing Business in China: new business registration, tax regulations, local government laws, accounting, etc.
-聽聽 Having a Family in China: marriage certificate, baby registration, official translations, school registration, child adoption, pet adoption, etc.

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