European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
Finance and Taxation Working Group
2019 Kick-Off Meeting and Chairs Election
Date and Time: 2:00-4:00 PM, Monday 15 April, 2019
Venue: Shanghai Office: Unit 2204, Shui On Plaza, 333 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District
Beijing Office: Beijing Lufthansa Centre, Office C411A, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District
South China: Deloitte, 26/F Yuexiu Financial Tower, 28 Pearl River East Road, Guangzhou
Dear Finance & Taxation Working Group Members,
The European Chamber is delighted to invite you attend the first F&T working group kick-off meeting in 2019. The meeting will take place on Monday 15 April from 2 -4 PM in the Shanghai, Beijing, and South China offices via videoconference facility. In this meeting, we will hear a presentation on Chinese tax reform and tax updates from Mr. Chengfei Yuan, Tax Director of PwC China; elect the working group Chairs and Vice Chairs; and discuss the Position Paper and the priorities of the F&T working group in 2019.
Here below please find the tentative agenda. .
Tentative Agenda:
1:30-2:00 Registration
2:00 -2:40 Presentation by Mr. Chengfei Yuan, Tax Director of PwC China
2:40-3:00 Q&A
3:05-3:10 Tea Break
3:10-3:25 2019-2020 Chair elections
3:25-4:00 Discussion of the 2019 lobby priorities and Position Paper
Presentation:
Mr. Chengfei Yuan, Tax Director of PwC China, will speak on the topic of Chinese tax reform and tax update, in particular:
Outlook for 2019 China tax reform - Measures of deepen VAT reform and other highlights of government work report
Latest clarification of Individual Income Tax (“IIT”) policies for foreign individuals in mainland China and Corporate Income Tax ("CIT") policies updates effective from 2018
Mr. Yuan’s biography is attached.
Chairs Election:
In this meeting, 2019 F&T Working Group Chair Election will be organized. Chair and Vice-Chairs play a crucial role in driving the Working Group, which includes a leadership role in the drafting of the Position Paper, communicating key messages to Chinese and European government authorities and steering Working Group meetings.
Should you be interested in putting your name forward for election or nominate any candidate, please send a short biography and a motivation letter, stating whether you intend to run for Chair or Vice Chair and your plans to promote the working group to Ms. Rachel Rapaport at rrapaport@europeanchamber.com.cn no later than Monday 8 April, 2019.
In accordance with European Chamber internal guidelines, another email will be sent to the Working Group prior to the election, with the biographies and motivation letters of all candidates attached. Voting for the election, one vote per company, must be conducted in person at the Working Group meeting after each candidate has had the opportunity to give a short speech on why they would like to run for election. The duration of the term for both Chairs and Vice Chairs is one year. All elected Chairpersons must sign the attached Code of Conduct, following election. To familiarize yourself with the Code of Conduct and responsibilities as chairs, please refer to the attached Starter Kit.
Position Paper Discussion
We will discuss the F&T 2019-2020 position paper and discuss potential changes to our lobby priorities. Please look over last year’s position paper, attached to this email, and consider revisions to the key recommendations, which are also included in a Word document for your convenience. If possible, please send me your recommendations over email in advance of the meeting. Your ideas will help lead a more efficient discussion at the 15 April meeting.
We encourage as many of our members as possible to attend the meeting to have their say in the leadership and representation of the Working Group in the year ahead. You are welcome to attend by registering here for Beijing attendees, here for Shanghai attendees, and here for South China attendees, or by contacting Ms. Rachel Rapaport at rrapaport@europeanchamber.com.cn
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For more information about the F&T Working Group or the European Chamber in general, please contact Ms. Rachel Rapaport at rrapaport@europeanchamber.com.cn
Downloads
Some documents are only available to download by members of the following Working Groups / Fora in Beijing.
If you are a member please login to our website first to download the documents.
2018/2019 F&T Position Paper (English)
Group / Forum Members only
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2018/2019 F&T Position Paper (Chinese)
Group / Forum Members only
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Chengfei Yuan biography
Group / Forum Members only
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2018/2019 Key Recommendations
Group / Forum Members only
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Starter Kit for Chairs
Group / Forum Members only
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