Non-academic professional training organisations from overseas not allowed to establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China
Trade barrier summary
Prior to August 2018, non-academic professional training businesses from overseas could not establish as a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China. In 2020 the following liberalisation have taken place, but restrictions still limit foreign businesses operating in China:
- All non-academic professional training organisations can establish as a WFOE in China.
- Academic-route vocational colleges can establish WFOE in free trade zones.
A WFOE is an organisation set up in China, entirely owned by an overseas investor. It is a fully autonomous, financial legal entity, bearing lawful obligations independently.
Sectors affected
- Education and training
Resolved
Yes - August 2018
Date reported
29 March 2019
Last updated
18 December 2020
Public ID
PID-94KD3G
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