Protect your business against competition from a related company with this Non-Competition Agreement, under the laws of the People’s Republic of China.

This sample agreement was drawn up between one company and its controlling shareholder, both of whose primary businesses are similar and therefore are likely to compete with each other. Provisions of the Agreement include:

• The corporate shareholder agrees not to participate in or operate any business within China that is within the business scope of the company.


• The shareholder will make any business opportunity that comes its way available to the company.


• During the term of the Agreement, the company will have a right of first refusal to purchase any legitimate new business developed by the shareholder.

This English language Non-Competition Agreement is prepared in accordance with the laws of the PRC. It is provided in MS Word format and can be edited to fit your unique circumstances. A Chinese version of the document may also be required for it to be legally enforceable.