Whether you are an overseas Chinese inheriting assets in China, or a foreign national looking to sell property and transfer funds abroad — we provide professional, trustworthy, end-to-end cross-border civil legal services.
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Focused on cross-border civil law, bridging every step of your cross-jurisdictional asset journey
Overseas Chinese and foreign nationals inheriting assets in China — real estate, bank deposits, equities. Full-process representation including notarization and property registration.
Learn more →Foreign nationals selling Chinese property, exiting equity investments, or repatriating proceeds. Tax clearance, foreign exchange purchase, and cross-border remittance handled end-to-end.
Learn more →International divorce, child custody, cross-border property division, recognition and enforcement of foreign divorce judgments in China.
Learn more →Dual-jurisdiction will planning and cross-border wealth succession structures for high-net-worth families with assets in multiple countries.
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Attorney Zhao Haiying practices at the Shanghai Bund with over a decade of experience in cross-border civil law. She has handled more than 300 cross-border cases involving inheritance, asset liquidation, and fund repatriation for clients around the world.
Based in the heart of Shanghai's financial district, she maintains close working relationships with local notary offices, real estate registries, and foreign exchange banks to ensure efficient case processing for her clients.
Transparent process from consultation to completion
Phone, video, or in-person to understand your situation
Clear fee structure, sign engagement agreement
Document prep, notarization, government filings
Case concluded, all documents delivered
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Client residing in the U.S. for 30 years inherited parents' Shanghai apartment. Remote power of attorney handled, full inheritance notarization and property registration completed without the client needing to return to China.
InheritanceRemote POACanadian national sold two Shanghai properties totaling over RMB 20 million. Assisted with VAT and income tax filings, then completed foreign exchange purchase and cross-border remittance through compliant channels in a single transfer.
Fund TransferTax ComplianceJapanese-Chinese client inherited both company equity and real estate in China, spanning two jurisdictions. Dual-jurisdiction legal advice provided, Apostille obtained in Japan, share registry transfer completed in China.
Dual JurisdictionEquityWhat our clients say
Yes. You can issue a power of attorney in your country of residence, have it notarized and authenticated by the Chinese consulate, then send it to your lawyer in China to handle the inheritance notarization and property registration on your behalf. Remote representation is now a well-established practice.
After selling Chinese property, foreign nationals must first pay applicable taxes (VAT, income tax, etc.), then apply to a bank for foreign exchange purchase and cross-border remittance using the tax clearance certificate, sales contract, and identity documents. As long as the funds are legally sourced and taxes are paid, the full amount can be remitted in one transaction.
Timelines vary by complexity. Generally, inheritance notarization takes 1-2 months, and property registration takes about 1 month. If overseas factors are involved (e.g., documents requiring consular authentication), the process may extend to 3-6 months.
Inheritance is not considered taxable income in China, so heirs generally do not pay inheritance tax or personal income tax on inherited assets. The main costs are notarization fees (based on property value) and property registration fees (approximately RMB 80-800). Taxes apply if the inherited property is later sold.
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Location Advantage: Walking distance to Shanghai Notary Office, Huangpu Real Estate Registry, and multiple designated foreign exchange banks — ensuring efficient document processing for inheritance and fund transfer cases.
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