The first unified civil code has been passed and effects on 1 January 2021. The Civil Code supersedes the following former legislations: Marriage Law Succession Law General Principles of Civil Law Ado...
Regulation of the People’s Republic of China on the Administration of Company Registration
Regulation of the People’s Republic of China on the Administration of Company Registration Issued by Order No. 156 (Amendment 6 February 2016) Chapter 1 – General Princip...
The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961
The Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 abolishes the requirement for legalisation of public documents which have been executed in the territory of another contracting state. Purpose of the Convention ...
Covid-19 Racism against Asian Australians
According to a database of racist incidents against Asian Australians on 17/04/2020 published by The Guardian was 178 responses in two weeks’ time. It said the survey has received 12 reports a...
Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)
Temporary Activity Visa subclass 408 is available for visa holder to take part in Australian Government endorsed events and who is unable to depart Australia due to COVID-19. This visa is only avail...
Visitor Visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) – COVID-19
If you are holding a tourist visa and cannot depart Australia as planned. You must ensure you remain in Australia lawfully. Under the current law, a tourist visa or ETA is unable to extend the per...
COVID-19 Pandemic – Landlords and Tenants
The Queensland Government will pass temporary legislative changes to protect eligible tenants as well as offering concessions to landlords. $400 Million Land Tax Relief If you are an eligible landowne...
Public Interest Criterion 4020
Public Interest Criterion 4020 If your visa application is refused because of providing a bogus document or information that is false or misleading, you would be banned for 3 years, but if your visa a...
Ending a Residential Lease/Tenancy
Breaking a Residential Lease If a tenant wishes to break a lease, unless with written agreement with the property manager or the lessor, a tenant will have to pay reasonable compensation, such as reas...
Setting Up a Branch Office in Taiwan
Setting Up a Branch Office in Taiwan A Foreign company, after having been given certificate of recognition, shall have the same rights and obligations and shall be subject to the same jurisdiction of ...