Contact Alpine Law to structure your business arrangements in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and/or China. In an article by Clifford Smith SC, Sabrina Ho and Tommy Cheung of AsiaLawPortal.com, they reported that “Litigating in Hong Kong to enforce one’s rights and entitlements can be expensive. Against this backdrop, can a plaintiff of limited financial means
Earlier this month, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposed regulation that would significantly reform the H-1B cap selection process. The proposed regulation may introduce two main changes: (1) USCIS would introduce a mandatory online registration system for employers seeking to sponsor H-1B candidates under the annual cap
Contact Alpine Law for strategic tax planning on how to reduce a business’s tax burden and properly structure multi-national and domestic revenue. Reuters recently reported that “Google moved 19.9 billion euros ($22.7 billion) through a Dutch shell company to Bermuda in 2017, as part of an arrangement that allows it to
Encouraged or Restricted? Contact Alpine Law to find out if your company’s expansion into China falls under which type of activity. “China should address the concerns expressed by the United States and other major trading partners over forced transfer of technology and openness to investment to de-escalate ongoing trade tensions,
Contact Alpine Law to maximize your Intellectual Property protection in the US and China. Our attorneys are experienced in both IP applications as well as disputes. On December 27, Reuters reports that “China has proposed a ban on forced technology transfer and illegal government “interference” in foreign business operations, practices
In an area that is only now starting to see regulation, companies are able to run Initial Coin Offerings to raise funds for operation. For some, this is a legitimate business. For others, it as seen as fraud. The schemes are especially based around those who don’t understand how the
Cryptocurrency, also known as virtual currency, digital tokens, and coins, has become one of the most popular and versatile methods for carrying out financial transactions. The marketplace for cryptocurrency is rapidly expanding. However, there is uncertainty surrounding the treatment of offers and sales of such digital currencies. Since the increased
In an article by Coindesk, they share that “Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) says it will bring crypto funds under its securities regulations to improve investor protection. In a circular issued Thursday, the financial regulator said that investment funds based in Hong Kong and that intend to invest more than
Are you careful with what you share on social media about your business? A recent article in the Wall Street Journal cautions business owners to learn from Elon Musk. Earlier in the month, he floated the statement on Twitter that he had received funding and was planning to take the