Ownership and authority review
Review the available ownership records, restrictions and authority of the proposed seller or representative. Identify gaps that may affect the transaction.
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China Asset Disposal & Remittance
Plan the transaction and the path of the proceeds together.
Discuss your matter ↗THE STARTING POINT
Understand the issue.
Plan the next step.
A completed sale is only part of a cross-border asset transaction. Ownership, authority to dispose, transaction documents and the supporting record for the proceeds all need to fit together. Remittance feasibility should be considered early.
WHEN TO GET IN TOUCH
You may need support if…
- An overseas owner plans to sell a shareholding or another asset in China.
- A client needs legal support for disposal of land-use rights, a factory or other real estate interests.
- Sale proceeds need to be assessed for transfer to an overseas recipient.
- The ownership history or transaction record is incomplete or involves several jurisdictions.
SCOPE OF SUPPORT
How I can help
Sale documentation
Assist with transaction terms, contract review or drafting, payment conditions and the legal steps for completion within the agreed scope.
Proceeds and remittance planning
Map the proposed source, recipient and supporting documents for the funds. Identify issues requiring confirmation with the handling bank and relevant advisers.
Professional coordination
Coordinate legal documentation with accounting, tax, valuation and banking work where appropriate, with responsibility for each workstream made clear.
BEFORE WE SPEAK
A useful starting pack
You do not need every document to make an initial enquiry. Start with a short summary, the parties involved and any urgent dates. Share sensitive documents only after agreeing a suitable channel and completing the initial engagement checks.
- Identity and residency information for the owner and intended recipient.
- Ownership certificates, corporate records or other evidence of title.
- Acquisition documents and historical payment records, where available.
- Proposed sale terms, valuation information and any existing encumbrances.
- Available tax documents, bank requirements and the intended destination of the proceeds.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few practical answers
Can you guarantee that proceeds can be remitted overseas?+
No. Feasibility depends on the ownership and transaction structure, the source and nature of the funds, supporting documents and the applicable banking and regulatory requirements. These should be assessed before completion.
Should the remittance be considered before signing the sale agreement?+
Yes. The proposed recipient, payment route and required documentation can affect transaction planning. Early review helps identify issues before contractual deadlines are fixed.
Can you help if some historical documents are missing?+
An initial review can identify what is missing and possible ways to obtain or supplement the record. Whether the available evidence is sufficient requires a case-specific assessment.
Legal assistance does not replace bank clearance, tax advice or regulatory decisions. The receiving bank and relevant authorities may require additional documents or review.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s discuss
your matter.
Tell me where you are based, the general nature of the matter and any key deadlines. Following an initial conflict check, we can discuss the proposed scope, fees and next steps.
Email Michael Lin ↗Michael.lin@sunhold.com.cn
China: +86 183 2213 6425
Taiwan: +886 939 231 425