Herbert Smith Freehills China investment guide 2020

It is nearly nine months since the new China Foreign Investment Law (FIL) came into effect in China at the start of 2020. Despite Covid-19 and the rising geopolitical tensions, foreign direct investment into China has remained resilient, achieving a 2.6% year-on-year growth to reach RMB619.8 billion in the first eight months of 2020. In August 2020 alone, foreign direct investment into China increased by 18.7% compared to the same period in 2019, showing a strong recovery from the pandemic.

The new FIL regime and its related regulations have been China’s most significant legislative development in foreign investment in decades. As a result, new opportunities and challenges are emerging for multinational companies operating in China. To assist companies navigating the new regulatory regime, we are pleased to present the 2020 edition of the Herbert Smith Freehills China Investment Guide, which covers the changes brought by the new law.

As with previous editions, we draw upon our many years of experience in China to present an overview of China’s regulatory regime for investments and M&As. This 2020 edition of the Herbert Smith Freehills China Investment Guide is a useful tool in planning new, and managing existing, investments in China. It covers various areas including:

• Which investment vehicles are available under the new regulatory regime?

• What are the key factors to be taken into account during a setting-up process?

• What are the key legal issues you should be aware of when doing M&A in China?

• What are the key legal and regulatory matters which may affect your business operation in China?

This guide does not address sector-specific requirements for investing in China. Quality legal advice in relation to each specific investment is essential.

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