French-Chinese Tax Lawyer

Secure your investment between France and China

China remains a major trading partner for French companies. Whether it is creating a subsidiary, developing a distribution network, entering into industrial partnerships or investing in the Chinese market, each transaction raises tax issues that should be anticipated.

Beyond the differences between the French and Chinese tax systems, companies must also take into account the provisions of the Franco-Chinese tax convention, international reporting obligations and constant regulatory developments. An upstream analysis ensures that investments are secure and that litigation risks are minimized.

Successfully implanted in the Chinese market

Choose the location structure

Establishment in China can take different forms depending on the objectives pursued: subsidiary, foreign capital company, representative office or partnership with a local actor. Each structure has specific tax consequences which should be assessed before any investment takes place.

The choice of legal organisation influences in particular the taxation of profits, relations with French society and the way in which activity is developed.

Anticipating tax risks

The development of an activity in China requires the identification of situations likely to characterize a permanent establishment, as well as the tax obligations applicable to on-the-spot transactions.

Appropriate structuring helps to prevent the risk of recovery and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the French and Chinese tax administrations.

Framework flows between France and China

Trade between a French company and its Chinese entity frequently involves services, manufacturing contracts, technology transfers or financing operations.

These flows must be accurately documented in order to comply with the rules on transfer pricing, withholding tax and profit distribution among the different companies in the group.

A secure organisation helps to limit tax risks while facilitating the international development of the enterprise.

Supporting leaders in their international mobility

Executives and expatriate employees in China must anticipate the tax consequences of their mobility. The determination of tax residence, taxation of remuneration, benefits in kind or income from foreign sources requires an analysis taking into account the rules applicable in each of the two States.

Our firm also supports Chinese leaders investing in France or developing their activities on French territory.

An expertise in Franco-Chinese taxation

Our firm assists companies, international groups, executives and investors in their operations between France and China.

We intervene at each stage of the implementation, industrial development, group restructuring and international mobility projects in order to secure cross-border operations and ensure their compliance with French and Chinese tax laws.