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Changing times in China

Series: Plant and Machinery Newsletter ; February 2003, 3(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Explains the changes to China's importation laws. Under a new notice, which came into effect on 1 October 2002, foreign investors will have to pay duty and VAT first and claim a refund later. If the export status is confirmed, foreign investors will be able to claim the tax refund over a period of five years at 20% per annum. However this could be worrying for foreign investors' cash flow.

Explains the changes to China's importation laws. Under a new notice, which came into effect on 1 October 2002, foreign investors will have to pay duty and VAT first and claim a refund later. If the export status is confirmed, foreign investors will be able to claim the tax refund over a period of five years at 20% per annum. However this could be worrying for foreign investors' cash flow.