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What is involved when establishing a new Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) ...
- January 2014
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WFOE establishment involves acquiring a business license, then registering with all government bureaus and opening bank accounts. The WFOE establishment process has small variations based on the type of WFOE being established. For example, manufactu...
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What are the processes of liquidating the old Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (W...
- January 2014
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The processes of liquidating the old WFOE in China are: Submit Termination application for approval; Carry out liquidation obligations; Deregister with all other relevant authorities.
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Sourcing Model in China: Service Company
- November 2013
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The diagram shows how foreign investors can utilize a service company to create a sourcing platform in China.
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What is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China?
- November 2013
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It is a company established in China according to Chinese laws and is wholly owned by one or more foreign investors. WFOE is of limited liability, i.e.: shareholders will only be liable for the amount of shares that they have subscribed to. The laws ...
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How many types of wholly foreign-owned enterprises (WFOEs) are allowed by law in...
- November 2013
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There are three types that are currently allowed: Service (or consulting) WFOE; Trading WFOE (or Foreign-Invested Commercial Enterprise – FICE); and Manufacturing WFOE Despite having the same legal identity, they have significan...
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What are the sector restrictions for wholly foreign-owned enterprises under Chin...
- November 2013
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According to Guidance Catalogue for Foreign Investment (2012 Catalogue), which is jointly published by the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministry of Commerce, sector restriction applies to the business activities that the Wholly Fore...
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Process of Establishing a Trading Business in India
- August 2013
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The flow chart demonstrates how to establish a trading business in India.
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Definitions of Permanent Establishments
- July 2013
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The table outlines the requisites for different types of Permanent Establishment (PE).
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Closing a Representative Office in Vietnam
- May 2013
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The flow chart outlines the procedures for closing down a Representative Office (RO) in Vietnam.
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Application Procedures: Investing in China's Development Zones
- May 2013
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The flow chart outlines the application procedures of investing in China's development zone.
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Application Procedures: Investing in Special Economic Zones in India
- May 2013
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The flow chart outlines the application process of investing in India's special economic zones.
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Application Procedures: Investing in Vietnamese Development Zones
- May 2013
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The flow chart outlines the application process of investing in Vietnam's development zones.
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