Part 1 of Essay
The purpose of this essay is to advise a potential investor on the legal aspects relevant to making an investment in the Peoples' Republic of China (PRC). The first part discusses the main methods of establishing operations in the PRC. It identifies the main legal and procedural steps. The essay also details intellectual p ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... There are five main methods of establishing operations in the PRC, these include: · Setting up a representative office; · Setting up a branch office under the Company Law; · Establishing an equity joint venture; · Entering into a cooperative joint venture; and, · Setting up a wholly foreign owned enterprise. 3.1 Representative Office Many firms choose to set up a representative offices in China initially as this helps the firm gain experience and acquire a better understanding of the size and poten ....