May 10 – In order to create a healthy environment for the development of China’s international freight transportation industry and to establish a regulatory system for business operations, the Ministry of Commerce issued the “Administrative Measures for Foreign-Funded International Freight Transportation Agency Enterprises (Order of the Ministry of Commerce [2005] No.19, hereinafter referred as the ‘Measures’) in 2005.
According to the Measures, foreign investors are allowed to establish foreign-funded international freight transportation agencies in China in the form of a joint venture or cooperation. From December 11, 2005, solely foreign-owned international freight transportation agencies are allowed in China with a minimum registered capital of US$1 million. Foreign investors may acquire established international freight transportation agencies through stock equity purchases. However, the ratio of the equity and investors’ qualifications shall comply with the requirements prescribed in the Measures. Relevant laws and regulations shall be followed if state-owned assets are involved. Continue reading






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