Legal Information

Firm news, insights on new laws, and frequently asked questions.

24 2026-10

Is there any legal risk in getting a divorce for the purpose of buying a house?

Once the "fake divorce" for purchasing a house is registered, it will immediately produce real legal consequences. The property division agreement is binding, and remarriage will not automatically restore joint ownership. Avoiding the purchase restrictions may also result in the disqualification of eligibility, so it is recommended to exercise caution.

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24 2026-10

How should we calculate the shortened land use period of the new house?

The land use term starts from the date when the developer obtains the land, and the maximum term for residential properties is 70 years. The shorter term for new houses is mostly due to the early transfer of the land rights. The remaining term equals the maximum term minus the used term, and this should be specified in the contract.

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24 2026-10

Can commercial insurance replace social insurance?

Business insurance cannot replace social insurance. It is a legal obligation for employers to pay social insurance for their employees. Commercial insurance is merely a supplement and cannot exempt employers from their legal responsibilities to provide workers' compensation and medical care benefits.

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24 2026-10

Is social security-related disputes accepted for labor arbitration?

Social insurance compensation disputes fall within the scope of labor arbitration, while simply making up for the payment of social insurance contributions constitutes an administrative complaint. The statute of limitations for arbitration is one year, so it is recommended to first determine the nature of the dispute and then choose the appropriate legal path.

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24 2026-10

If the company is liquidated, who should the employees go to to get their money back?

After the enterprise is deregistered, the economic compensation for employees' wages will not be extinguished. It will be paid off preferentially in accordance with the law. If the enterprise is not liquidated before being deregistered, the shareholders or responsible parties will bear legal responsibilities. It is recommended to declare the creditor's rights as soon as possible.

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24 2026-10

After the company is deregistered, who will bear the debt?

The revocation of a company's business license does not extinguish its legal person status, and its debts shall still be borne by the company's assets. If the liquidation obligors fail to conduct liquidation and result in the loss of the company's assets, they shall compensate for the losses within the scope of the losses, and the creditors shall assert their rights in a timely manner.

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24 2026-10

Does the nominal legal representative need to bear the debt?

The nominal legal representative does not bear the company's debts directly because of the registration of his/her name; he/she is only liable under statutory circumstances such as property confusion, embezzlement, guarantee, or negligence in liquidation, but may be subject to credit restrictions.

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24 2026-10

How to determine the identity confusion of affiliated companies?

Can the confusion of the legal personality of affiliated companies lead to the denial of the independent legal personality of each company and the imposition of joint and several liability? The core issue is the confusion of personnel, business, and financial affairs, especially the confusion of assets, as defined in Article 23 of the Company Law and the Nine Civil Cases Interpretation.

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