Investing in China

1. Auflage 2000
ISBN: 978-1-86287-345-2
Verlag: Federation Press

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 221 mm, Gewicht: 356 g

With China's rise as a new economic power, the economic and political relationship between Australia and China comes into a new area of development. China's need for capital, raw materials, high technology, and modern management skills has opened a range of opportunities for Australian industry and commerce. However, before making a substantial investment, an Australian investor needs to decide on which business structure is the most suitable for making the investment, a business alliance or a subsidiary. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the different business vehicles? Can the products of the new business be sold in the Chinese domestic market? Can invested capital be repatriated back to Australia? What are the tax implications in both China and Australia of setting up the new business? If a business alliance is established, how does the investor retain control over the new business entity? Does China have a sound political and legal environment which ensures the rights of a foreign investor and provides economic and legal certainty for the foreign investment activities?This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the above issues. While giving general treatments to all possible investment vehicles, as well as legal and cultural background of China, it focuses the study on the problems facing the establishment of joint ventures between Australian investors and Chinese participants in China. The book will make an excellent contribution to the mutual understanding between Australian and Chinese business people.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wei, Yuwa

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Finanzsektor & Finanzdienstleistungen Anlagen & Wertpapiere

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents Introduction An Overview of Foreign Direct Investment in China China's unique situation Policies and practices of foreign investment China, an increasingly important target For Australian foreign investment Some practical aspects of doing business in China The Chinese Legal System in Transition The legal system in traditional China The Chinese legal system in transition The Protection of Intellectual Property Trademark law Patent law Copyright law and computer software protection Protection of technology transfer Selecting an Appropriate Business Structure Selecting business structures in Australia Selecting business structures in China Taxation Consequences of Different Business Structures The forms of income and jurisdiction to tax Taxation of profits by China Taxation of profits by Australia Management and Marketing Management aspects Marketing aspects Profits and Capital: (Non-Taxation Aspects) Remittance of profits Repatriation of capital Dispute Resolution Mediation Choice of law Arbitration Litigation Conclusion Bibliography/ Index