Germany | What Is the (Main) Payment Method for Debtors to Pay Their Debts?
The main payment method for debt paying is by bank transfer.
Turkey | How Are Court Fees Usually Priced?
The court fees are calculated according to the Act of Fees No.492 and the general communique based on the act.
[WEBINAR] Portugal-China Debt Collection: Enforcing Foreign Judgments
Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 10:00-11:00 Lisbon Time (GMT+1)/17:00-18:00 Beijing Time (GMT+8)
Tiago Fernandes Gomes, Lawyer of SLCM (Portugal), and Chenyang Zhang, Partner of Tian Yuan Law Firm (China), will talk about the ins and outs on how to enforce your foreign judgments in Portugal and China, a worthwhile approach that is often overlooked in cross-border debt collection.
Collecting Debts from Chinese Corporate Debtors: Better to Have Its Actual Controller Act as Guarantor in Advance
It is intended to prevent the company’s shareholders from escaping liabilities by hiding under the corporate veil of limited liability.
Drought & Power Shortage in Sichuan to Delay Trade Orders in China
All Sichuan industrial enterprises that consume electricity will stop production from August 20 to 25, 2022, to leave the scarce electricity to residents.
Can a Foreign Company Register a Trademark in China?
Yes. Foreigners or foreign enterprises can apply for trademark registration in China.
Who Pays Translation Fee in Chinese Courts? -Sue a Company in China
The party presenting evidence shall pay the translation fee first, and then the losing party shall bear it.
Turkey | Which Courts Usually Have Jurisdiction Over International Commercial Disputes? How Many Times of Appeals Are Allowed in Turkey?
According to the Turkish Commercial Code, and the Law on The Establishment, Duties and Authorities Of Court Of Judicial Jurisdiction And Regional Court, Turkish commercial courts have the jurisdiction over international commercial disputes.
Export Pause in Yiwu: Chinese Wholesale Hub Faces COVID Lockdown
On 11 Aug. 2022, Yiwu launched a 3-day lockdown due to COVID-19 epidemic control. On 14 Aug., the government of Yiwu issued another notice to extend the lockdown period by 7 days, that is, to August 20, 2022.
Submission of Foreign Official Documents to Chinese Courts Requires Notarization and Authentication-Sue a Company in China
The ‘foreign official documents’ here refer to official documents formed outside the territory of China.
Is CISG Automatically Applicable in China?
The answer is YES, as long as the international sales of goods contracts are concluded between parties whose places of business are in different Contracting States of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (the “CISG”). In such cases, the Chinese courts shall apply the Convention automatically.
[WEBINAR] Turkey-China Debt Collection
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 6:00-7:00 Istanbul Time (GMT+3)/11:00-12:00 Beijing Time (GMT+8)
Alper Kesriklioglu, Founder Partner of Antroya Consulting and Law Office (Turkey), and Chenyang Zhang, Partner of Tian Yuan Law Firm (China), will take participants on a journey to discover the landscape of debt collection in Turkey and China. With interactive discussion, we will explore efficient and practical strategies, methods and tools to collect payments.
How Much Does It Cost to Register a Trademark in China?
The minimum cost is USD 50 for trademark registration fees plus hundreds of dollars for agency fees.
Washington State Recognizes Chinese Judgment for the First Time
In 2021, the Superior Court of Washington for King County ruled to recognize a judgment of a Beijing local court, marking the first time for a Washington state court, and the sixth time for a US court, to recognize and enforce Chinese monetary judgments (Yun Zhang v. Rainbow USA Investments LLC, Zhiwen Yang et al., Case No. 20-2-14429-1 SEA).
Turkey | What Are the Common Reasons for Unsuccessful Debt Collection Attempts in Turkey?
The most common reason for an unsuccessful collection attempt is when the debtor has no asset at all, or transfers its assets to another third persons in order to avoid seizure.
Turkey | Do Foreign Creditors Need to Be Physically Present in Person (Or by Their Employees) To Bring Proceedings Locally to Turkey?
No, there is no need for the creditor to be physically present in person to bring proceedings locally.
What Types of Foreign Judgments Can Be Enforced in China?
Most civil and commercial foreign judgments can be enforced in China, except for those relating to intellectual property, unfair competition and anti-monopoly disputes.
Why Registration Number Matters in Recovering Debt from Chinese Company?
Because it can help you accurately identify your debtor.
Do I Need to Register My Trademark in China?
If your product will enter the Chinese market sooner or later, you’d better register your trademark in China.
U.S. EB-5 Visa Fraud Judgments Partially Recognized in China: Recognizing Damages But Not Punitive Damages
In 2022, Guangzhou Intermediate People’s Court of China ruled to partially recognize and enforce three EB-5 visa fraud-related judgments rendered respectively by the US District Court for the Central District of California and the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.