Customizing Your China WFOE - Getting The Most From Your China Investment

September 2006 China Briefing

In this issue we deal with the various structural issues that affect your manufacturing or service business in China, and how to maximize your return on investment by paying attention to detail in tax structuring, legal structuring issues, calculating registered capital amounts, VAT rebates and profits repatriation matters. We highlight common problems and mistakes made when processing approvals applications, how to avoid these and how to get the most from your China investment. It includes the following articles:
"Customizing Your China WFOE:"
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Senior Partner, Dezan Shira & Associates
This extensive piece looks at all the aspects of planning and structuring your China WFOE, including the distinctions between WFOE and FICE, and the different aspects of planning a business involved in manufacturing, processing or assembly, services, and tax implications of exporting as against domestic sales. The calculation of Registered Capital amounts for China investments is also explored in depth, as are obtaining tax rebates on export, as well as providing details on how to maximize your profitability in China via tax treatment mechanisms. “National & Regional Updates” This includes pieces from Sabrina Zhang, Regional Partner, Dezan Shira & Associates Beijing, on the 2008 Olympic infrastructure developments, from Adam Livermore, Senior Associate, Dezan Shira & Associates Dalian on Dalian software development industry, from Alice Chen, of Dezan Shira & Associates Shanghai concerning developments at Shanghais Bonded Logistics Zones and the new Bonded Port, and from Fiona Yuan, of Dezan Shira & Associates Shenzhen office concerning new policies for Shenzhen employee pension funds.