Our collection of resources based on what we have learned on the ground
Resources
Q&A
What does being a beneficial owner in China entail?
- July 2014
- Free Access
A beneficial owner refers to a person that has ownership and control over the income and rights or properties from which income is derived. The person is generally engaged in substantive business activities (i.e., manufacturing, trade and management ...
Q&A
What types of joint ventures (JVs) are available for foreign firms and investors...
- July 2014
- Free Access
Entering into a joint venture (JV) with a local company can provide benefits such as brand exposure for foreign firms in the Indian market while avoiding the risks associated with establishing local branches or subsidiaries. Licensing JVs entail an I...
infographic
Service Fees between China and Overseas Entities
- July 2014
- Free Access
This infographic details the exchange of service fees between the foreign-invested enterprise in China and its parent company abroad.
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Annual Compliance Timeline in China
- July 2014
- Free Access
A timeline outlining the process for annual tax compliance, including the steps which need to be taken and the deadlines which must be met.
presentation
China?s New Representative Office Regulations
- May 2014
- Members Access
A presentation by Richard Hoffmann, Senior Associate, introducing new regulations for representative offices in China as well as the new penalties imposed on those who do not comply.
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China & ASEAN Due Diligence & Development Issues
- May 2014
- Members Access
Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Founder, presents on the development of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the due diligence practice discrepancies between ASEAN and China.
Q&A
How are the policies to be relaxed in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) for the...
- May 2014
- Free Access
The telecommunications industry has traditionally been heavily regulated in China. Due to the practical hurdles in obtaining the relevant licenses and foreign ownership restrictions, very few foreign investors have been able to obtain permission to p...
Q&A
How are the policies to be relaxed in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) for the...
- May 2014
- Free Access
Under the Framework Plan, the Shanghai FTZ will relax restrictions on the proportion of foreign equity permitted in joint venture international shipping enterprises and allow wholly foreign-owned vessel management enterprises to be established in the...
Q&A
What conditions need to be met by foreign investors registered in the Shanghai F...
- May 2014
- Members Access
Entities registered in the Shanghai FTZ must meet the following conditions to engage in international vessel management: Have at least two senior executives with no less than three years experience in international maritime transportation; and Ha...
Q&A
Does the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) contain tax and custom policies to facil...
- May 2014
- Free Access
The Shanghai FTZ contains tax and customs policies to facilitate the shipping industry. Shipments from overseas may be delivered to the Zone first and filed for entry later, and the customs filing procedures for goods imported into the Zone will be g...
Q&A
Are enterprises located in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ) permitted to borro...
- May 2014
- Members Access
According to the Notice Concerning Support to Further Expand the Cross-Border Usage of RMB in the Shanghai FTZ, non banking financial institutions and enterprises located in the Shanghai FTZ are permitted to borrow RMB funds from offshore sources. Ho...
Q&A
When does the annual inspection in China take place for foreign-invested enterpr...
- May 2014
- Free Access
Each year from March to the end of June the annual inspection is jointly hosted by the following governmental departments: Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Ministry of Finance (MoF) Administration of Industry and Commerce (AIC) State Administratio...
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