Philanthropy plays an increasingly important role in private wealth planning and corporate ESG strategies. We advise high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and corporations on establishing and managing charitable vehicles in compliance with Chinese legal requirements. Our services cover charitable trust and foundation structuring, donation planning, regulatory filings, and governance compliance. By helping clients design effective philanthropic structures, we support them in achieving their social impact goals while managing legal, tax, and reputational risks.

For High-Net-Worth Clients

• Charitable Trust and Foundation Establishment

  We assist in designing and setting up charitable trusts and foundations, defining charitable purposes, drafting governance documents, and handling registration and tax applications.

• Tax-Optimized Donation Planning

  We develop compliant structures for cash, real estate, and equity donations, and assess eligibility for pre-tax deductions and exemptions.

• Impact Investment Design

  We advise on recoverable grants and return-linked charitable vehicles to balance philanthropic and financial objectives.

• Integrating Philanthropy into Family Trusts

  We assist clients in incorporating philanthropic purposes into family trust structures to balance wealth succession and charitable giving objectives.

For Institutional Philanthropy

• Corporate Philanthropy and CSR Fund Setup

  We support companies in creating charitable funds and integrating philanthropy into corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Due Diligence and Post-Investment Oversight

  We conduct legal reviews of beneficiaries, assess risks, and design contractual safeguards for grantmaking and social enterprises.

Compliance and Disputes

• Regulatory Filings and Tax Applications

  We assist with charitable trust filings and registrations with civil affairs and tax authorities, and manage annual reviews and reporting requirements.

• Charity Governance and Operational Compliance

  We advise on project selection, fund utilization policies, and beneficiary management systems, and assist in preparing annual review reports for regulatory compliance.

• Dispute Resolution

  We represent clients in disputes involving deviation from charitable purposes, fiduciary breaches, or regulatory interventions.