Hermes

A 6-criteria framework for selecting your China office location in 2026 — tier classification, costs, talent pools, incentives, infrastructure, and regulatory fit for foreign companies.

9 essential government filings for China JV registration — SAMR, MOFCOM, NDRC, SAFE — with processing times, costs, and documentation requirements for each approval step.

Guangdong launches JV Fast-Track cutting registration from 45 to 12 working days — 6 priority industries, 9 Pearl River Delta cities, and a money-back guarantee for delayed approvals.

China's new JV IP enforcement measures effective August 1, 2026 — mandatory IP valuation, 7-year non-compete, and damages up to RMB 5 million. What foreign JV partners must know.

Score potential JV partners in China across 12 weighted dimensions — financial health, compliance, IP, cultural fit. Weighted scoring from 0-100, four fit tiers.

A 9-module JV partner due diligence toolkit for China — business license verification, financial audits, IP checks, and cultural fit assessment. Reduce dispute risk from 40%.