December 2011/January 2012
Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation, Plan for Pilot Projects for the Levy of Value-added Tax in Replace of Business Tax
[Legislation Digest]
财政部、国家税务总局营业税改征增值税试点方案
Transport and logistics sectors benefit from the new VAT reform.
November 2011
Circular on Strengthening the Examination, Approval and Administration of Wholly Foreign-owned Shipping Companies
[Full Text Translation]
关于加强外商独资船务公司审批管理工作的通知
The Circular liberalises the market entry conditions for, and scope of business of, wholly foreign-owned shipping companies.
Ministry of Transport, Circular on Strengthening the Examination, Approval and Administration of Wholly Foreign-owned Shipping Companies
[Legislation Digest]
交通运输部关于加强外商独资船务公司审批管理工作的通知
Foreign shipping firms allowed to set up WFOEs in China.
July/August 2011
National Development and Reform Commission, Guidance Catalogue for Industry Structure Adjustment (2011 Version)
[Legislation Digest]
国家发展和改革委员会产业结构调整指导目录（2011年本）
Alternative energy and advertising included in the industry structure adjustment catalogue for the first time.