MAINLAND CHINA LEGAL SERVICE
Mainland China Property and Asset Matters
We assist overseas owners with Mainland property sales, co-ownership, inheritance transfers, lease disputes, court freezes, enforcement, and remote authorization.
DIRECT ANSWER
Before dealing with Mainland real estate, an overseas owner should verify the registered title, co-ownership, mortgages, court freezes, taxes, and identity documents. Whether a matter can be completed remotely depends on the local registry, the transaction, and power-of-attorney requirements. Disputes also require early review of jurisdiction, preservation, and enforcement.
PROCESS
Typical process
- 01
Verify registration, contracts, and payment records
- 02
Check co-ownership, marriage, succession, mortgage, and freeze status
- 03
Design a transaction, authorization, notarization, or litigation route
- 04
Manage tax, transfer, delivery, or enforcement steps
DOCUMENTS
What to prepare
- Property certificate and purchase contract
- Payment, mortgage, lease, and management records
- Co-owner, spouse, or heir information
- Overseas identity and authority documents
RISKS
Points to watch
- Contracts alone may not show the current registered position
- Family or succession rights may affect disposal authority
- Freezes, mortgages, and tax can change the viable route
Official sources and further reading
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Must I travel to Mainland China?+
Not always. Some cross-border civil and commercial matters support online filing and court-supervised video witnessing. Property, family, criminal, or original-document matters may still require attendance.
How can an overseas power of attorney be used in Mainland China?+
Foreign, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese parties follow different proof or forwarding routes. Court-supervised video witnessing may be available for some litigation instructions.
Do overseas documents need Chinese translation?+
Usually. Cross-border online filing rules require materials in the commonly used written language of China or translations from a qualified translation company.