LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON FOREIGN-CAPITAL ENTER-PRISES ——附加英文版
The National People's Congress
LAW OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON FOREIGN-CAPITAL ENTER-PRISES
(Adopted at the Fourth Session of the Sixth National People's
Congress, promulgated by Order No. 39 of the President of the People's
Republic of China and effective as of April 12, 1986)
Article 1
With a view to expanding economic cooperation and technical exchange with
foreign countries and promoting the development of China's national
economy, the People's Republic of China permits foreign enterprises, other
foreign economic organizations and individuals (hereinafter collectively
referred to as "foreign investors") to set up enterprises with foreign
capital in China and protects the lawful rights and interests of such
enterprises.
Article 2
As mentioned in this Law, "enterprises with foreign capital" refers to
those enterprises established in China by foreign investors, exclusively
with their own capital, in accordance with relevant Chinese laws. The term
does not include branches set up in China by foreign enterprises and other
foreign economic organizations.
Article 3
Enterprises with foreign capital shall be established in such a manner as
to help the development of China's national economy; they shall use
advanced technology and equipment or market all or most of their products
outside China. Provisions shall be made by the State Council regarding
the lines of business which the state forbids enterprises with foreign
capital to engage in or on which it places certain restrictions.
Article 4
The investments of a foreign investor in China, the profits it earns and
its other lawful rights and interests are protected by Chinese law.
Enterprises with foreign capital must abide by Chinese laws and
regulations and must not engage in any activities detrimental to China's
public interest.
Article 5
The state shall not nationalize or requisition any enterprise with foreign
capital. Under special circumstances, when public interest requires,
enterprises with foreign capital may be requisitioned by legal procedures
and appropriate compensation shall be made.
Article 6
The application to establish an enterprise with foreign capital shall be
submitted for examination and approval to the department under the State
Council which is in charge of foreign economic relations and trade, or to
another agency authorized by the State Council. The authorities in charge
of examination and approval shall, within 90 days from the date they
receive such application, decide whether or not to grant approval.
Article 7
After an application for the establishment of an enterprise with foreign
capital has been approved, the foreign investor shall, within 30 days from
the date of receiving a certificate of approval, apply to the industry and
commerce administration authorities for registration and obtain a business
licence. The date of issue of the business licence shall be the date of
the establishment of the enterprise.
Article 8
An enterprise with foreign capital which meets the conditions for being
considered a legal person under Chinese law shall acquire the status of a
Chinese legal person, in accordance with the law.
Article 9
An enterprise with foreign capital shall make investments in China within
the period approved by the authorities in charge of examination and
approval. If it fails to do so, the industry and commerce administration
authorities may cancel its business licence. The industry and commerce
administration authorities shall inspect and supervise the investment
situation of an enterprise with foreign capital.
Article 10
In the event of a separation, merger or other major change, an enterprise
with foreign capital shall report to and seek approval from the
authorities in charge of examination and approval, and register the change
with the industry and commerce administration authorities.
Article 11
The production and operating plans of enterprises with foreign capital
shall be reported to the competent authorities for the record.
Enterprises with foreign capital shall conduct their operations and
management in accordance with the approved articles of association, and
shall be free from any interference.
Article 12
When employing Chinese workers and staff, an enterprise with foreign
capital shall conclude contracts with them according to law, in which
matters concerning employment, dismissal, remuneration, welfare benefits,
labour protection and labour insurance shall be clearly prescribed.
Article 13
Workers and staff of enterprises with foreign capital may organize trade
unions in accordance with the law, in order to conduct trade union
activities and protect their lawful rights and interests.
The enterprises shall provide the necessary conditions for the activities
of the trade unions in their respective enterprises.
Article 14
An enterprise with foreign capital must set up account books in China,
conduct independent accounting, submit the fiscal reports and statements
as required and accept supervision by the financial and tax authorities.
If an enterprise with foreign capital refuses to maintain account books in
China, the financial and tax authorities may impose a fine on it, and the
industry and commerce administration authorities may order it to suspend
operations or may revoke its business licence.
Article 15
Within the scope of the operations approved, enterprises with foreign
capital may purchase, either in China or from the world market, raw and
semi-processed materials, fuels and other materials they need. When these
materials are available from both sources on similar terms, first priority
should be given to purchases in China.
Article 16
Enterprises with foreign capital shall apply to insurance companies in
China for such kinds of insurance coverage as are needed.
Article 17
Enterprises with foreign capital shall pay taxes in accordance with
relevant state provisions for tax payment, and may enjoy preferential
treatment for reduction of or exemption from taxes.
An enterprise that reinvests its profits in China after paying the income
tax, may, in accordance with relevant state provisions, apply for refund
of a part of the income tax already paid on the reinvested amount.
Article 18
Enterprises with foreign capital shall handle their foreign exchange
transactions in accordance with the state provisions for foreign exchange
control. Enterprises with foreign capital shall open an account with the
Bank of China or with a bank designated by the state agency exercising
foreign exchange control. Enterprises with foreign capital shall manage
to balance their own foreign exchange receipts and payments. If, with the
approval of the competent authorities, the enterprises market their
products in China and consequently experience an imbalance in foreign
exchange, the said authorities shall help them correct the imbalance.
Article 19
The foreign investor may remit abroad profits that are lawfully earned
from an enterprise with foreign capital, as well as other lawful earnings
and any funds remaining after the enterprise is liquidated.
Wages, salaries and other legitimate income earned by foreign employees in
an enterprise with foreign capital may be remitted abroad after the
payment of individual income tax in accordance with the law.
Article 20
With respect to the period of operations of an enterprise with foreign
capital, the foreign investor shall report to and secure approval from the
authorities in charge of examination and approval. For an extension of the
period of operations, an application shall be submitted to the said
authorities 180 days before the expiration of the period. The authorities
in charge of examination and approval shall, within 30 days from the date
such application is received, decide whether or not to grant the
extension.
Article 21
When terminating its operations, an enterprise with foreign capital shall
promptly issue a public notice and proceed with liquidation in accordance
with legal procedure. Pending the completion of liquidation, a foreign
investor may not dispose of the assets of the enterprise except for the
purpose of liquidation.
Article 22
At the termination of operations, the enterprise with foreign capital
shall nullify its registration with the industry and commerce
administration authorities and hand in its business licence for
cancellation.
Article 23
The department under the State Council which is in charge of foreign
economic relations and trade shall, in accordance with this Law, formulate
rules for its implementation, which shall go into effect after being
submitted to and approved by the State Council.
Article 24
This Law shall go into effect on the day of its promulgation.
Important Notice:
This English document is coming from "LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA GOVERNING FOREIGN-RELATED MATTERS" (1991.7)
which is compiled by the Brueau of Legislative Affairs of the State
Council of the People's Republic of China, and is published by the China
Legal System Publishing House.
In case of discrepancy, the original version in Chinese shall prevail.
厦门市贸发局、厦门市工商局、厦门市公安局、厦门市国税局、厦门市地税局关于做好《二手车流通管理办法》贯彻实施的意见
福建省厦门市贸发局、厦门市工商局等
厦贸发内管[2005]507号
厦门市贸发局、厦门市工商局、厦门市公安局、厦门市国税局、厦门市地税局关于做好《二手车流通管理办法》贯彻实施的意见
各有关单位、厦门市二手车交易市场和二手车流通企业：
为加强二手车流通管理，规范二手车经营行为，保障二手车交易双方的合法权益，促进二手车流通健康发展，商务部、公安部、工商总局、税务总局颁布《二手车流通管理办法》（2005年2号令，以下简称《办法》），于10月1日开始生效。为做好《办法》的贯彻实施，提出如下贯彻意见：
一、认真学习，充分认识抓好二手车流通管理的重要意义
二手车流通市场在我国极具发展潜力，培育和发展二手车流通市场既可方便二手车交易，促进汽车市场整体健康发展，又能拉动消费，增加税源，是一项利国利民的大事。《办法》是国家关于二手车流通管理的重要规章，各单位要认真组织学习，深刻理解，根据《办法》有关要求做好二手车流通管理。（《办法》全文可在商务部市场建设司网站查询，网址http://scjss.mofcom.gov.cn/。）
二、认真做好二手车经营主体资质的确认工作，规范开展二手车经营活动
根据《办法》有关从事二手车交易市场经营者、二手车经销企业和经纪机构应具备企业法人条件的规定，工商部门在受理相关企业和设立登记时，要严格按照《办法》和企业法人登记管理等有关规定受理和审核办理工作。从事二手车拍卖及相关活动，应当按照《拍卖法》及《拍卖管理办法》的有关规定进行。
三、加强二手车交易市场建设，完善市场服务功能
二手车交易市场是为二手车交易提供服务的服务型企业，应具有必要的服务设施和场地，承担相应的管理职能。
二手车交易市场经营者要加强市场建设，做好代开二手车销售统一发票的服务工作，并可视情收取一定服务费。做好相关证明、材料的审验，提供优质服务。二手车交易市场对场内交易负有管理职责，应制定相应的市场管理办法，建立规范、有序的二手车交易秩序，根据公安部门通报的有关非法车辆信息对车辆合法性进行审核，确保交易健康有序地进行。
四、建立二手车交易合同制度
为规范交易秩序，促进市场发展，在二手车交易中推行交易合同制。二手车收购、销售、委托收购、委托出售、委托拍卖均应签订相应的合同。在国家尚未制定统一合同示范文本前，二手车经营主体应提供相应的交易合同，经交易双方共同商议后签订。合同应包含二手车车辆基本信息、车辆状况以及合同双方的权利、义务和相关责任。
五、建立交易档案制度
二手车交易市场、经销企业、拍卖公司、鉴定评估机构应建立完整的二手车交易购销、买卖、拍卖、经纪以及鉴定评估档案，档案保留期限不少于2年。
六、提倡企业开展优质服务，树立服务品牌
二手车经营主体要开展各种优质服务，延伸服务内容，在质量保证和售后服务方面，为消费者提供更多的服务，树立服务品牌。
二手车经销企业应对非营运车辆提供不少于1个月或2000公里以内的质量保证。具体质量保证及售后服务内容应在经营场所明示，并在销售合同中予以明确。
七、建立二手车流通企业备案和信息报送、公布制度
（一）备案。现已取得企业法人资格的二手车经营主体和二手车交易市场经营者应当自取得营业执照之日起2个月内向市贸发局备案。
备案应登录商务部网站“汽车贸易管理信息系统”（qcscjss.mofcom.gov.cn）在线进行，同时将在线备案材料打印（在线备案时，点击相关“打印”按钮，即可直接通过与电脑连接的打印机打印）成纸质书面备案材料，加盖公章后送市贸发局（备案登记表见附件1）。
（二）交易信息报送。二手车交易市场经营者和二手车经营主体应每月定期登录商务部网站汽车贸易管理信息系统在线填报《二手车购销情况月报表》（附件2）、《二手车拍卖情况月报表》（附件3）、《二手车交易情况月报表》（附件4）、《二手车鉴定评估季度报表》（附件 5）。企业在线填报二手车交易信息时，应同时将填报的报表打印（在线填报时，点击相关“打印”按钮，即可直接通过与电脑连接的打印机打印）成纸质书面报表一式2份，加盖公章后分别送市贸发局和工商局。市贸发局将定期向社会公布我市二手车流通信息。
八、关于二手车经营活动的税收与发票。
我市自2005年10月1日起，所有二手车经营业务一律凭新版二手车销售统一发票办理车辆的转移登记，旧版发票同时废止。
二手车经销企业销售的二手车应开具新版《二手车销售统一发票》，并依照销售按4%的征收率减半征收增值税和按税款的一定比例征收地方税及附加；二手车拍卖企业拍卖的二手车应开具新版《二手车销售统一发票》，凡拍卖价值超过原值的其向买方收取的全部价款及价外费用按4%征收增值税和按税款的一定比例征收地方税及附加；拍卖价值未超过原值的，免征增值税；二手车经纪业务不得开具新版《二手车销售统一发票》，应由二手车交易市场代为开具。二手车交易市场应为二手车经纪公司的经纪业务开具新版《二手车销售统一发票》，可视情收取一定的服务费。二手车交易市场在为经纪公司代开统一发票时，凡价值超过原值的，应按4%的征收率并减半为税务机关代征增值税和按税款的一定比例代征地方税及附加。
二手车交易市场、二手车经纪公司或二手车拍卖企业在办理车辆过户手续中需要收取过户手续费，以及二手车鉴定评估机构收取评估费，应按营业额的5%缴纳营业税和按税款的一定比例缴纳地方税及附加，开具地方税务局监制的《服务业统一发票》；而《二手车销售统一发票》价款中不应包括过户手续费和评估费。
九、发挥行业协会作用，促进行业规范与发展
行业协会要积极开展诚信经营守法经营和重合同守信用等行业自律活动，协助政府部门规范企业经营行为；要组织开展从事人员培训、核发证书，督促其持证上岗；要开展经常性的检查评比活动，不断提高行业整体水平，以促进二手车流通行业健康有序发展。
附件：1.二手车交易市场及经营主体信息备案登记表（略）
2.二手车购销情况月报表（略）
3.二手车拍卖情况月报表（略）
4.二手车交易情况月报表（略）
5.二手车鉴定评估季度报表（略）
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二○○五年十一月二十九日
