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Has the tax burden for logistics enterprises increased due to the value-added ta...
- May 2014
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The tax burden for logistics enterprises has nearly doubled since the implementation of the pilot reform. The 11 percent VAT rate for transportation industries replaced the previous 3 percent business tax (BT); while storage, delivery and cargo forwa...
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What factors should businesses in China consider to estimate possible changes in...
- May 2014
- Members Access
In estimating changes in their tax burden, businesses can consider the following factors: The proportion of expense that is input VAT deductible against the income; Ability to obtain certificates for claiming input VAT; Composition of suppliers;...
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What does a China Compulsory Certification (CCC) entail?
- May 2014
- Free Access
China Compulsory Certification (CCC) is a compulsory safety mark for domestically manufactured and imported products into China approved and jointly released by the General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ)...
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What does General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quar...
- May 2014
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General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine (GAQSIQ) is an administrative department directly under the State Council. It is in charge of quality supervision, inspection, animal and plant quarantine, and food safety f...
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What does China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) entail?
- May 2014
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The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) is a professional certification body under the China Certification & Inspection (Group) Co., Ltd. (CCIC). The CQC’s core functions include China Compulsory Certificate (compulsory safety mark for...
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How to obtain a China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ) certificate?
- May 2014
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China Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ) certificate can be obtained by the consignee or agent who should apply for the inspection with the inspection bureau located at the place of Customs declaration. Registered agencies at inspection authorities can ...
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Can medical products be imported into China?
- May 2014
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Yes, but heavier restrictions are imposed on the import of medical products. These products must be conducted via ports specifically designated for importing them. Currently there are 19 of those ports in China: Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Dalian, Qi...
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What does the China Energy Label (CEL) entail?
- May 2014
- Free Access
The China Energy Label (CEL) is used to show the energy efficiency level of an energy-consuming product. It is similar to the EU Energy Label. It provides consumers with the information they need when they are making purchasing decisions, to guide...
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Why set up a Representative Office (RO) in China?
- May 2014
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A Representative Office (RO) is an effective way for foreign investors to get a feel for the Chinese market while demonstrating commitment to the market. It is the easiest type of foreign investment structure to set up and, unlike the Wholly Foreign-...
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What is the procedure for setting up a Representative Office (RO) in China?
- May 2014
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RO is the easiest type of foreign investment structure to set up and has no registered capital requirements. The defining characteristic of an RO is its limited business scope: non-profit making business activities related to its parent office. Compa...
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How are State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) structured in China?
- May 2014
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SOEs in China maintain close contact with the government in a variety of ways, many of which the average investor or employee is unaware. Before making any systemic decisions likely to effect change to the company, the senior executives of SOEs must ...
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What is the difference between a State-Owned Enterprise and a State-holding ente...
- May 2014
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A State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) is an enterprise entirely owned by the state while a State-holding enterprise is an enterprise in which a majority of shares are held by the State.
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