Franchising in China - New Regulations and their impact
Franchising is an attractive business model for many companies around the world. In line with the May 1st 2007 changes in the laws governing franchising in China, the European Chamber is delighted to offer a breakfast seminar outlining the tax and legal aspects of these changes.
Presentations will be delivered by the following three speakers:
Mr. Christoph Hezel, Taylor Wessing.
Mr. Hezel will address the legal aspects of setting up a franchise in China. He will also give an overview of the new regulations on franchising that will come into effect on 1st May 2007.
To view Mr. Christoph Hezel's presentation please click here
Mr. Ralph Dreher, PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Mr. Dreher will discuss tax and other financial issues related to franchising in China.
To view Mr. Ralph Dreher's presentation please click here
Mr. Randal Eastman, Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat.
With 15 centres in China, Dragonfly has used the franchising model to expand its well-known Shanghai business. Mr. Eastman will give a case study on the experiences of Dragonfly, discussing areas that have been successful as well as those that have been problematic. He will offer some guidance and share some best practices for those considering franchising in the future.
To view Mr. Randal Eastman's presentation please contact the Chamber.
Agenda
8.00 - 8.30 Registration
8.30 - 8.55 Presentation - Christoph Hezel
8.55 - 9.20 Presentation - Ralph Dreher
9.20 - 9.45 Case Study - Randal Eastman
9.45 - 10.00 Q&A
Registration
To register for this event, please email this form to Mr. Ian Wallis at iwallis@euccc.com.cn by Monday, April 9th, 5pm.
Confirmations and cancellations by phone are not accepted. Confirmations to email registrations are only sent when requested.
Please note that we require 48 hours notice for cancellations.
No-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event.
Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee.
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