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China's Tax System &
Economic Growth Webinar
Wednesday, December 9th
10 am GMT
Background
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There's been plenty of turmoil in China these days; its economy has slowed down and speculation has it that a financial crisis is about to strike the region.
With this in mind, it made perfect sense to launch our series of “regional” webinars paying close attention to the Chinese economy and analyzing how its taxation system influences economic performance.
Topics Covered
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What are the main or most important features of international taxation from China's perspective?
Is there any 'black list' of jurisdictions applicable with respect to taxation and DTTs in China?
Has China made any progress in accordance with the OECD’s BEPS project and its new international standards?
What are the current trends for RMB? What do you foresee for the currency?
What is at the root of the Chinese economy’s slowdown? What needs to be done to jumpstart it?
E-commerce is taking off in China. What do you foresee for this sector? How has the government moved to tax this growing industry? Are there any limitations to it?
There’s currently a movement away from production to the tertiary market in China. What are your thoughts on this change?
Topics Covered
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The General VAT Taxpayer System and the mysteries that surround it. How does one navigate it?
How do individuals or companies remit funds overseas and what types of tax implications exist (if any)?
Tax compliance for foreign entities is quite crucial in China. How do companies adapt to frequent regulations and their changes in order to achieve tax optimization?
Many foreign investors do not do a careful analysis of the Chinese tax system prior to making the investments. As it turns out, many investments do not “pencil” out after the tax issues are considered. What would you recommend to first-time investors in China?
How does the taxation of real estate investment in China work? Any peculiarities to it? Anything of utmost importance that must be take into account by investors?
What sort of tax breaks or benefits are available to start-ups or small, innovative businesses in China?
Our Panellists: Grace Shi CPA, CTA, MBA, Partner
ECOVIS Beijing
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Grace has over 15 years of experience in accounting, auditing and tax advisory services in both international accounting firms and large domestic corporations. Grace has an international MBA and a US Global Finance Master’s degree. Since 2001, she is a Chinese Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and, since 2002, a Chinese Certified Taxation Agent (CTA). Before joining Ecovis, she was the head of a leading international firm in Beijing for more six years and the CFO of a local company with more than 1000 employees. She is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Our Panellists: Kristina Koehler Director of China Operations
Koehler Group.
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Kristina has worked in the Chinese legal and accounting industry since 2003 when she joined Koehler Group as its China Director. Fluent in English, German, French and Mandarin, Kristina advises and represents Western clients with their business interests in China. She has worked on numerous complex transactions in FDI including corporate (re)structuring, company liquidations and mergers and acquisitions. Kristina is also co-author of Koehler Group’s monthly magazine, ChinaInvest.biz, which provides insight into investment, tax and operational issues for foreign companies entering and expanding throughout China.
Our Panellists: Steve Dickinson Lawyer
Harris Moure
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Steve focuses on assisting foreign companies who do business in and with China. He prides himself on working primarily in the “real” China: the world of the factories, fish plants, and farms that lie outside of Beijing and Shanghai. Work in these areas requires a command of the Chinese language and an appreciation for the history and culture of China, and Steve possesses both of those in spades. Furthermore, Steve was named one of Washington State’s "5 Most Amazing Attorneys" by Washington CEO Magazine and also one of only three “Washington State Amazing Lawyers” in International Law. Steve was the first attorney to be invited to China by an independent Bar Association, and he has lectured in Chinese at the University of Beijing School of Law and to the Shanghai Bar Association. He also co-authors the popular China Law Blog.
Our Moderator: Eric Cai Executive Director at Private Wealth Association
Startupbootcamp Mentor
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With over 19 years of experience in the financial industry, Eric has led strategic development and projects for RTGS systems, ISO industry solutions with banks, fund managers, stock exchanges, institutional investors, High Net Worth Individuals and Family Offices.
He is actively involved with governments and financial groups on legal, market access, operational and technology issues. He has worked and lived in Singapore, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai and truly enjoys the culture and food of our global village.
A Huge Success! We had plenty of attendees, an inspired panel and discerning
questions submitted by Taxlinked.net members.
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Thank You!
A heartfelt thank you to the panellists & moderator for sharing their knowledge & passion for this subject.
Also, thank you to all of you who joined us for the discussion.
See you soon!
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