Offshore Companies for Holding China Investments

by Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Senior Partner, Dezan Shira & Associates

There are many jurisdictions available and suitable for holding investments, however some are better choices for the China aspect than others. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) for example have long been the most popular location for holding offshore investments, yet it's position as a non-sovereign entity creates additional administration costs - which can be quite expensive - when dealing with China.

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This article included in China Briefing Magazine

July / August 2005:Offshore Companies for Holding China Investments

Other articles in this issue: Structuring Investments Into China via Mauritius by Uday Gujadhur & Gary Gowrea, , Multiconsult Limited, Mauritius Structuring Investments Into China via Singapore by Shanker Iyer and Richard Ellard, , Shanker Iyer & Co, Certified Public Accountants, Singapore Using Hong Kong as an Offshore Structure by Dezan Shira & Associates, Investment Intelligence Unit, Greater China Using Macao Offshore Incorporations by Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Senior Partner, Dezan Shira & Associates