Repatriating Profits Out Of China

At the end of the day, it’s all about making money, and that is where sound strategic planning for maximization and repatriation of profits becomes so important in China. China’s business and withholding tax regulations can be complex, and understanding them when establishing an entity in China will not only allow a business to get their money out of China, but get more of it out and with smaller problems. In this issue of China Briefing, we take a look at repatriation of profits from China, paying special attention to above-the-line distributions, relending dividends, withholding tax, and business tax.