Beijing allows establishment of PE and VC firms by foreign investors.
February 02, 2010
Foreign Direct Investment
Shanghai allows debt-for-equity swaps by foreign-invested enterprises, which require the unanimous consent of all the shareholders of the investee enterprises.
February 02, 2010The registered capital of a foreign-invested equity investment fund management enterprise shall not be less than US$2 million.
February 02, 2010Beijing has responded to Shanghai's recent relaxation of rules in Pudong by issuing measures to allow foreign private equity fund managers to set up shop
February 02, 2010A new British law will force any company with a business presence in the UK to operate an adequate anti-bribery policy overseas. The burden is likely to be particularly heavy for those operating in China
February 02, 2010The Measures allow the establishment of a partnership in China by two or more foreign enterprises or individuals, or the establishment of a partnership in China by a foreign enterprise or individual with a Chinese natural person, legal person or other organisation.
February 02, 2010New rules on foreign-invested partnerships have raised hopes of a new investment vehicle for inbound business. But their effectiveness appears limited
February 02, 2010A tax circular which seeks to strengthen the administration of tax on income derived from equity transfer may have a profound impact on non-resident investors using offshore vehicles. But the authorities have some legal hurdles to clear
February 02, 2010As its economy continues to grow rapidly, China is looking for more outlets for its foreign exchange reserves. This is a trend which is reflected by recent legislation on overseas investment
February 02, 2010Companies in China have been under pressure to unionise for many years now, and the heat was significantly turned up on foreign enterprises when the ACFTU criticised them for refusing to allow their workers to join unions
December 08, 2009