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How do Blockchain Companies Operate using the Foundation Entity?

By Desfran Research Team / March 31, 2021 / Research Articles / blockchain, China, company structure, crypto, crypto exchange, cryptocurrency, entity, foundation, trust / 5 minutes of reading

With Elon Musk’s embrace of the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to lead the pack of cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalisation, user base, and popularity. The technology at the heart of bitcoin and other virtual currencies is blockchain. Defined as an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable …

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Business Broker – Who they are and what do they do?

By Desfran Research Team / March 24, 2021 / Research Articles / broker, Brokerage, Business, businessbroker, businessmatching, saleofbusiness, securities / 3 minutes of reading

Business Broker – Who they are and what do they do? Business Brokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers of a business. It is a profession under the radar but provides essential connections for companies to an extensive database of local and international buyers. In some aspects, business brokers operate similarly to real estate …

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The Magic Weapon for Red-Chips Companies – VIE structure

By Desfran Research Team / March 17, 2021 / Research Articles / companystructure, IPO, offshoreentities, variableinterest, variableinterestentities, VIE, VIEstructure, WFOE / 1 minute of reading

Venturing into the China Business Scene – Company Legal Structure and Incorporation Requirements

By Desfran Research Team / March 3, 2021 / Research Articles / China Business, Company formation, Company incorporation, Foreign business, Incorporation, Incorporation Requirements / 4 minutes of reading

With previous articles delving into the different regions available in China for varying business nature and the enhanced Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations in Shanghai, choosing the legal structure and preparing the required documents are the next steps for entrepreneurs or companies looking to venture in to China’s business terrains. Corporate Structures for Foreign Companies …

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Venturing into the China Business Scene – Shanghai

By Desfran Research Team / February 22, 2021 / Research Articles / China Business, Company formation, Company Formation China, Company incorporation, Foreign business, Regulation on Foreign Investment, Shanghai, Shanghai FDI Regulations / 3 minutes of reading

Shanghai – The largest city in China and has been a major socioeconomic centre amongst the provinces regarding Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Growing from a humble beginning into an economic powerhouse, Shanghai, coupled with Jiangsu and Zhejiang, forms the east-china region. This region is one of the special economic zones (SEZ), which falls under the …

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Venturing into the China Business Scene

By Desfran Research Team / February 18, 2021 / Research Articles / China Business, Company formation, Company Formation China, Company incorporation, Foreign business, SEZ, Shanghai, Specialeconomiczones, Thegreaterbayarea / 3 minutes of reading

There has been an ongoing debate on the overarching theme of the world’s top economy for some time, leading to an economic and soft power struggle between the United States and China. Given the pandemic situation and corresponding economic fallout, the odds seem to be tipping towards China’s favour. Based on analysts, China is the …

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Sustainability is the Soon to be Norm

By Desfran Research Team / February 3, 2021 / Research Articles / Business advisory, Company formation, Company incorporation, Green manufacturing, Licence, licensing, Renewable energy, Sustainable business / 1 minute of reading

The Beginner’s Guide to Financial Services – Types of Financial Licenses

By Desfran Research Team / January 18, 2021 / Research Articles / Banking licence, Company formation, Company incorporation, Forex Licence, Investment management licence, Licence, Licence for electronic money institution, licensing, MSO, Payment Service Provider Licence, Securities Brokerage licence, Small Payment Institution licence, SPI / 5 minutes of reading

In any country, a well-functioning financial system is essential for the economy, businesses, and consumers. Under the robust fiscal system, a financial regulatory regime is necessary to ensure the financial system’s safety and soundness, including the licensing system, especially for businesses with nature related to financial services. As the industry evolves with technology advancements, there …

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Applying for a Gaming (Gambling) Licence in Malta, Isle of Man and Curacao

By Desfran Research Team / January 11, 2021 / Research Articles / Casino Business, Company formation, Company incorporation, Curacao Gaming Control Board, Gambling Licence, Gambling Licence in Curacao, Gambling Licence in Isle of Man, Gambling Licence in Malta, Gambling Supervision Commission, Gaming Licence, GCB, GSC, Licence, licensing, Malta Gaming Authority, MGA / 6 minutes of reading

The online gambling industry is considered a lucrative and profitable business with a short payback period. There has been rising interest in the trade with such alluring terms even though not every country issues them. However, it is a prerequisite that companies that deal with online betting must obtain a licence for this type of …

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Why is foreign exchange licence indispensable?

By Desfran Research Team / January 4, 2021 / Research Articles / Foreign business, Forex Incorporation, Forex Licence, forex trading, licensing / 5 minutes of reading

In 2019, there were vast opportunities for foreign exchange trades in China and Peer to Peer (P2P), domestic commodities market, private equity, P2P and other institutions have shifted their discourse to focus on the foreign exchange market. Along with it also came rising illegal underground forex trading crimes such as the use of unregulated underground …

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