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Our Firm Participates in Yingke Law Firm’s Thematic Seminar
April 11, 2025 | Hangzhou — Our partner Ms. Ivana and team member Ms. Han Ni were invited to attend a special seminar hosted by the Hangzhou office of Beijing Yingke Law Firm, focusing on “Legal and Tax Compliance for Chinese Enterprises Expanding into the Middle East.”
The event opened with a presentation by lawyer Ms. Yang Xi on “Structuring, Governance, and Management of Chinese Enterprises in the Middle East.” She provided a detailed roadmap for Chinese firms to establish and operate effectively in the region, covering ODI filing procedures, market entry models—ranging from wholly-owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and cross-border e-commerce integrated with local services—and registration and compliance requirements across different countries. She highlighted legal and administrative differences among Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar in terms of language, approval processes, and taxation. Drawing on examples from governance structures, employment practices, and statutory audit frameworks, she offered practical insights into navigating the unique legal systems and corporate governance mechanisms of the Middle East.
Lawyer Mr. Shen Xueming delivered a keynote on “Investment Climate and Risk Landscape in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.” He analyzed the evolving geopolitical landscape and shifts in global trade, warning of policy uncertainties, tariff pressures, and the restructuring of global supply chains. Mr. Shen stressed that the traditional model of merely “exporting products” is no longer viable. Instead, Chinese enterprises should pursue deeper transformations—such as exporting capabilities, production facilities, and brand influence. He framed “going global” as not just market expansion, but a strategic overhaul toward building global operational capacity, legal adaptability, and localized talent networks.
Tax advisor Mr. Sheng Ping presented on “Economic Transformation in the Middle East and SME Growth,” outlining profit-making models and tax planning strategies for enterprises investing in the region. He broke down the critical chain of “going global – profit generation – tax minimization – capital repatriation,” using real-world cases to illustrate how businesses can leverage free zone registrations, tax incentives, cross-border settlements, and capital return mechanisms to minimize tax burdens and enable compliant financial flows. He also compared Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai across dimensions such as business environment, tax regimes, and asset planning strategies.
Additionally, our partner Ms. Ivana was invited to present on “Investing in Serbia.” Drawing on years of hands-on experience supporting Chinese investments in Central and Eastern Europe, she provided a systematic analysis of Serbia’s macroeconomic environment, policy frameworks, and operational procedures. As a key node in the Belt and Road Initiative, Serbia offers strategic geographic advantages, an emerging industrial base, and a favorable investment climate for Chinese firms. Ivana highlighted current investment trends, focusing on Serbia’s industrial clusters and Chinese enterprises’ presence, and gave a detailed explanation of government investment subsidies, eligibility criteria, and application processes. She offered comprehensive legal guidance on registration, policy application, and compliance assurance—helping enterprises seize policy benefits and achieve compliant, efficient development in the region.
Although headquartered in Serbia, our firm places great importance on understanding the outbound strategies, structural models, and compliance frameworks relevant to Chinese enterprises expanding into the Middle East. Many clients planning overseas expansion often consider the Middle East alongside other regions. Thus, it is essential for us not only to be well-versed in local legal systems, but also to grasp the broader strategic logic of Chinese enterprises’ global deployments. By studying the legal and governance characteristics of the Middle Eastern market, we are better equipped to offer holistic and forward-looking legal support, assisting Chinese clients in cross-regional resource allocation, corporate structuring, and risk management.
