Other Briefings
American Business Problems with Hong Kong Bank Accounts? Singapore as an Answer
Given the recent problems American trading companies are having in establishing bank accounts in Hong Kong, alternatives need to be found. Singapore presents the most viable option available to foreign investors for a host of reasons, says Chris Devonshire-Ellis in this op-ed.
Investing in China’s Aerospace and Aviation Industry
Over the next five to ten years, China will increase the size of its general aviation fleet by roughly 30 percent annually, a total value of $159 billion, leading to considerable opportunities for foreign investment in the country’s aerospace and aviation industry.
Scotland’s Lack of Foreign Investment Infrastructure With China
Research conducted by Dezan Shira & Associates on foreign investment between Scotland and China has revealed a paucity of related statistics, suggesting that the country is not mature enough in its institutions to go it alone when looking to attract FDI.
China Outbound: Asia’s Export Processing Zones and ASEAN Opportunities
In this edition of China Outbound, we explore several key regions set to benefit as China shifts manufacturing to ASEAN and consumer demand in the Middle Kingdom continues to grow.
Foreign Exchange FDI Regulations Loosened in the Shanghai FTZ
On February 28, the Shanghai State Administration of Foreign Exchange issued the “ Notice Concerning Support for the Implementation of Foreign Exchange Administration in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone.” The Notice aims to simplify the process of foreign direct investment and facilitates the management of capital accounts in the Shanghai free trade zone – a 28.78 square kilometer free-trade zone launched in 2013.
Annual Audit for FIEs in China – Interview with Ivy Gu from Dezan Shira & Associates
In this exclusive China Briefing interview, Dezan Shira & Assocites’ audit expert Ivy Gu discusses the annual audit process for foreign invested enterprises operating in China and highlights the resulting due diligence benefits, such as the development of efficient internal controls.
Shanghai Free Trade Zone Further Relaxes Foreign Investment Control
Jan. 9 – On Monday, China’s State Council announced its decision to modify a series of measures on foreign investment approval and admission within the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ). This move is part of a wider effort to reform China’s foreign investment management system and further open its service sector to foreign investors.
China Releases 2012 Advance Pricing Arrangements Report
Sept. 12 – China’s State Administration of Taxation (SAT) released the “China Advance Pricing Arrangement Annual Report (2012)” in both English and Chinese on August 13, which introduces China’s advance pricing arrangement (APA) system, implementation procedures, and practice development, as well as covers the statistical data and analysis of APAs negotiated or concluded during 2005 […]
