This event is for entrepreneurs, startup founders and independent owners starting or running a business in Shanghai.

Four speakers have been invited to discuss:

Revised Foreign Investment Law and Regulation for Foreign Entrepreneurs (effective on Oct. 1, 2016)
with Chris Tian, Lawyer & Accountant, Xiao Bo Law Firm

Common Legal Issues in Getting Started and Funded in China
The session will talk about milestones and critical points in a typical life cycle of a start-up company with a focus on the stage of VC investment. Speakers will also briefly touch on recent trends in foreign investment laws in China. 
With Carl Heiberg & Xiajun Shen, Attorneys, O’Melveny

Is an highly qualified lawyer necessary for an entrepreneur? 
The session will present some case studies to demonstrate the importance of a lawyer for a foreigner or a foreign company, cover certain key legal points a foreigner or a foreign company shall be aware of in their dairy business and explain how a PRC law firm charges their clients.
With Liang Xing, Senior Partner, MyLink Law

Other topics to be discussed will include:
- Can a startup / small business incorporate a company by themselves in Shanghai?
- At which stage of starting a company do you actually need to hire a lawyer?
- Do I need to sign any agreements when I start a business with friends?
- What are the best places to establish a business in China?

Participation fee: RMB 150 online in advance - RMB 180 at door (include dinner, free flow of beer & soft drinks)

More information at http://www.meetup.com/Entrepnr/events/234773796/

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