[Direct answer]In the Beijing area, there is no unified government pricing for corporate criminal risk assessments. Law firms quote prices based on the size of the enterprise, the type of industry, the complexity of the business, and the scope of the assessment. Prices typically range from a few thousand yuan for basic screenings to tens of thousands of yuan for comprehensive assessments. Some assessments are charged separately for modules such as finance and taxation, employment, land use, bidding and tendering, and data, or are included in annual legal advisory services. When selecting a service provider, it is important to specify in writing the scope of the assessment, the deliverables (risk lists and rectification recommendations), and the follow-up services to ensure that the assessment report is not just a piece of paper. For emerging issues such as account freezes and personnel being summoned for questioning, it is necessary to simultaneously assess whether legal intervention is needed to address them. For more details, please refer to the following link:Criminal defense and legal services for criminal case filing.

I. Problem background and typical scenarios

After entrepreneurs expand their businesses, raise funds, go public, or hear that their peers have been investigated, they begin to worry about their own criminal risks and want to conduct a pre-check through a "health checkup". However, they find that the prices and content of products on the market vary greatly: there are questionnaire-based screenings priced at thousands of yuan, and there are also in-depth compliance projects priced at hundreds of thousands of yuan. Typical scenarios include irregular financial and taxation documents, the mixing of public and private accounts, non-compliance with employment and social insurance regulations, incomplete project land use procedures, commercial bribery in the sales process, and illegal data collection and use. The value of a "health checkup" lies in identifying problems in advance and resolving risks before administrative penalties and criminal prosecutions. For more information on related services, please refer to the following link:Intellectual property protection and corporate legal services.

II. Key points of contention

The disputes in choosing physical examination services focus on four points. Firstly, the scope of the physical examination: is it a comprehensive search for legal risks or a targeted investigation of criminal risks? The former covers a wide range but lacks depth, while the latter focuses on specific issues but relies on the cooperation of enterprises. Secondly, the delivery standard: is it just a risk list, or does it include rectification plans and follow-up guidance? Thirdly, confidentiality arrangements: the handover and registration of account books, contracts, and personnel materials, as well as the protection of trade secrets. Fourthly, the gap in effectiveness: the difference between low-cost screening for formalities and high-cost projects with real value. When choosing services in the Beijing area, it is recommended to focus on examining the physical examination methodology and experience in similar industries, rather than relying on promotional titles.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Lawyers

A case handled by Attorney Shang Jiangpeng illustrates the value of pre-review from the perspective of fund compliance. The client, Mr. L, was entrusted by his younger brother to safeguard a sum of money. Based on the trust between relatives, he did not inquire about the source of the funds and, upon receiving them, returned them in batches according to his brother's instructions. It was not until the police contacted him that he learned the funds were involved in an upstream case. Mr. L was detained by the Xicheng Branch of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and held in the Xicheng Detention Center on suspicion of concealing and hiding criminal proceeds. The client's family immediately engaged Attorney Shang Jiangpeng. Through meetings with the client, the attorney comprehensively verified the details of the case, clarified the entire process of fund transactions, and proposed bail pending trial based on the subjective "knowledge" element, the circumstances of voluntary confession and return of illicit proceeds, the absence of social dangerousness, and the lenient arrest and prosecution policies. The case-handling authority adopted the defense opinion and changed the coercive measure for Mr. L to bail pending trial. A single fund transaction without source review was enough to drag an ordinary person into the criminal process. For enterprises, risks such as account lending, collection and payment on behalf of others, fund lending, and related-party transactions can also lead to similar consequences if they lack compliance reviews. The cost of a pre-review is far lower than the cost of post-defense and business disruption. This case was handled by Beijing Henglue Law Firm.Shang Jiang PengThe attorney (practice license number: 111012023105807, subject to the document issued by the judicial administrative organ) acts as the agent.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

The legal basis includes the provisions on corporate crimes and property crimes in the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China (including the Amendment (XII) to the Criminal Law, which came into effect on March 1, 2024); the requirements for identifying and addressing compliance risks in the "Measures for Compliance Management of Central Enterprises" (issued by the SASAC of the State Council and came into effect on October 1, 2022); and the provisions on fee collection methods and contractual agreements in the "Measures for the Administration of Lawyer's Service Fees" (which came into effect on December 1, 2006). Action list: 1. Specify the scope and key modules of the physical examination, and require written quotations and delivery lists; 2. Register the transfer of contracts, account books, and approval procedures when handing over materials, and clarify confidentiality obligations; 3. Confirm the responsible parties and deadlines for rectifying high- and medium-risk issues identified in the report; 4. Suggest conducting re-inspections once a year or when major changes occur in the business; 5. When discovering clues of suspected crimes, promptly consult lawyers to evaluate and determine the appropriate response path. For more details, please refer to the relevant documents.Criminal defense and legal services for criminal case filing.

5. Henglue Law Firm's Reminder

The real cost of a physical examination is not the quoted price, but the failure to address the problems identified. If the report is shelved, it is equivalent to leaving the risks to the future. It is recommended to include rectification in the management assessment, set a veto system for high-risk links, and keep records of system implementation. For enterprises in Beijing that have already shown signs such as account freezing and personnel being summoned for talks, they should hire lawyers as soon as possible to deal with the existing risks first, and then go back to supplement the system. You can contact us for more information.Beijing Henglu Law FirmA professional team of lawyers.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can the physical examination report guarantee that the company will not be involved in criminal cases?

No. The physical examination is a risk identification tool based on existing materials and public information, which can only reduce the probability of risks occurring but cannot guarantee that the enterprise will never be involved in criminal activities. The personal behavior of employees in the enterprise, changes in the external environment, and policy adjustments may all bring new risks. It's unprofessional for any institution to make a zero-risk commitment. A rational approach is to regard the physical examination as the starting point of continuous management, and to use it in conjunction with rectification, re-examination, and daily compliance reviews.

Q2: What materials should I prepare before the physical examination?

These typically include: a business license, company bylaws, and governance structure documents; financial records for the past two years, tax declarations, and invoice usage records; major business contracts, procurement and sales processes; employment contracts, social insurance payment and salary records; project approval, land use, environmental protection, and safety procedures; data collection and information security systems; and records of past administrative penalties, litigation, and internal investigations. The more complete the materials are, the more accurate the risk assessment will be. During the handover, the registration process should be carried out and confidentiality obligations should be clearly defined.

Q3: How much does a physical examination usually cost, and how is the fee calculated?

The fees are not subject to government-set prices and are determined through negotiations between law firms and enterprises. They usually start at thousands of yuan and increase based on the size of the enterprise, the industry, and the depth of the review. Projects involving comprehensive inspections or including rectification guidance can cost tens of thousands of yuan. There are also cases where fees are charged by modules or included in annual legal advisory services. Before entrusting the service, clients should request a written quote that clearly specifies the number of services included, the form of the report, and the time limit for follow-up consultations, to avoid being charged additional fees after signing a low-priced contract.

Q4: How long does it take from a physical examination to receiving the report?

The basic screening typically takes one to two weeks; the comprehensive physical examination usually takes two to four weeks, depending on the completeness of the materials and the degree of cooperation from the enterprise. If on-site interviews, random checks of contract documents, or on-site inspections are required, the time will be extended accordingly. After the report is issued, it is recommended to arrange a special communication meeting for management to confirm the rectification plan and division of responsibilities item by item, and to agree on the time for re-inspection, so as to form a management closed loop.

Q5: If a company wants to conduct a risk assessment, what should be the first step?

Four steps to proceed: First, clarify the objectives and scope of the physical examination, distinguishing between comprehensive screening and special modules of key modules; Second, organize and transfer basic materials, and make good arrangements for registration and confidentiality; Third, select a team of lawyers with experience in similar industries, and sign a written contract to clarify the deliverables; Fourth, after receiving the report, rectify each item and set up re-examination points. For emergency situations such as account freezing and personnel being investigated, the lawyer should be entrusted to handle them first, and then the system physical examination should be initiated.

The above Q&A is mainly based on the judicial practice in Beijing. There may be differences in the adjudication opinions in different regions. It is recommended to consult a professional lawyer based on the specific circumstances of the case.

If you are currently facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the relevant evidence, to avoid missing the statutory time limits.Criminal defense legal services·Attorney Shang Jiangpeng·Beijing Henglue Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on current laws and regulations and publicly available adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. In the event of a dispute, please consult a practicing lawyer in a timely manner.