As discussed in the accompanying article on general tax issues for manufacturing-based foreign investment enterprises FIEs operating in China, most FIEs can benefit from various types of tax incentives, although mostly depending on the nature of the industry, or the location of operations. This article provides specific coverage of the major tax incentives available to technology-based companies.
In considering which incentives may be available to a particular type of entity, it is important to remember that certain entities can fall under more than one classification. As such, multiple entitlements may apply concurrently, rather than being mutually exclusive. However, classification as a technology-related entity depends on meeting certain criteria and...
