Foreign Direct Investment

Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerAn imminent change in PRC tax regulations could raise costs for foreign investment projects involving imports of equipment…

MOFTEC has issued a new circular that offers some clarification on prior legislation and give more details about how non-listed foreign investment shares can be converted into B shares.

A number of different strategies are now possible for foreign investors in acquiring stakes in a domestic entity in China. It is easiest to examine some of the more common choices if we present a hypothetical case study.

Issued: July 20 2002Effective: as of date of issueMain contents: The Provisions set forth the conditions, procedures and preferential policies for foreign…

Issued: July 17 2002Main contents: The Circular clarifies that where a foreign-invested enterprise, in accordance with a resolution of its board of directors,…

Issued: August 1 2002Effective: as of date of issueInterpreting authority: State Development Planning CommissionApplicability: The Regulations apply to…

Promulgated: June 21 2002Effective: August 1 2002Main contents: The Provisions set out the scope of investment in civil aviation by foreign investors and…

Foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) have been permitted to engage in various aspects of the international transportation of goods and their management, but some areas remain severely restricted. New regulations might change this situation.

Published: August 4 2002Main contents: The Opinions were issued with the aim of advancing the agricultural industry in Shanghai and accelerating the growth…