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Invest in China

Invest in China

We bring together extensive project resources and maintain long-standing, close working relationships with government authorities and regulatory bodies at various levels in China, which enables us to serve as an efficient investment bridge for foreign investors and foreign-invested enterprises.

Whether in relation to legal guidance on investing in China, foreign investment tax guidance, or cross-border capital policies, we provide professional legal, tax, and policy support to help clients accurately identify investment opportunities, mitigate risks, and achieve smooth implementation, sustainable growth, and long-term partnership value.

Investment Pathway Overview

Conclusion 1: Is China a suitable Investment Destination?

Step 1 | Project Assessment & Feasibility Evaluation

Clarification of investment objectives and business model

Analysis of industry access requirements and regulatory environment

Commercial due diligence on business feasibility and core operations

Industry research and market analysis report

Preliminary identification of legal tax and risks

Outcome: Recommended entry structure and investment pathway

Step 2 | China Market Entry Assessment

Selection of investment route (direct, indirect or structured investment)

Foreign investment access analysis (Negative List Review)

Selection of investment vehicle (individual, offshore entity, or SPV)

Alignment with regional and industrial policies

Conclusion 3: Implementable, Replicable, and Flexible investment Structure

Step 3 | Legal, Tax, and Structural Design

Onshore and Offshore investment structure design

Equity structureand control rights arrangement

Tax Structure and effective tax burden modelling

Profit distribution and reinvestment pathway design

Compliance risk isolation and liability control

Result: Compliant Capital Inflow and Project Launch

Step 4 | Implementation and Capital Deployment

Ongoing legal and tax compliance

Cross-border fund flow management

Equity restructuring and refinancing support

Regulatory changes monitoring and risk response

Objective: Stable Operations and Sustainable Growth

Step 5 | Ongoing Compliance and Continuous Support

Establishment of onshore entities / M&A / capital increase

Foreign exchange and cross-border capital compliance structuring

Bank account opening and capital flow design

Execution of investment agreement and transaction documents

Result: Orderly Exit and Secure Capital Repatriation

Step 6 | Exit and Repatriation Planning

Exit strategy design (equity, transfer, liquidation, buyback, IPO)

Tax optimization and capital repatriation planning

Compliance for cross-border dividends and capital exit

End-to-end exit execution support

Investment Project List: Please contact wang.xu@dentons.cn and specify your intended investment sectors, budget range, and required services. A designated team member will follow up with you accordingly.