Dear VDMA member,
China remains a key market for machinery and engineering companies, but cross-border assembly and installation projects can quickly create unexpected tax exposures in both home country and project jurisdiction. From permanent establishment risks to VAT, customs and employee deployments, even routine project activities may trigger significant compliance obligations and double taxation risks. In this online event, we will discuss the most common tax challenges in China assembly projects and share practical measures to manage risks before they become costly disputes.
Speaker:
- Dr. Pascal Hornstein, Tax Attorney and Certified Tax Advisor at qorptax - International Tax | Tax Controversy, Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
- Xing Hu, Senior Partner at Huashang Law Firm, Shanghai (PR China)
Presentation Outline:
- Importance of Managing Tax Risks in Cross-Border Assembly Projects
- a) Typical Tax Risk Areas
- b) Typical Risk Exposure Situations
- Case Study: A Typical China Assembly Project
- a) Permanent Establishments: Assembly and Services
- b) Transfer Pricing
- c) VAT & Customs
- d) Taxation of Employees
- e) Royalties
- Prevention Measures & Tax Disputes
- Q&A
Event Details
Date: 22 October 2026
Time: 16:00-17:30 (Chinese time)
Format: online via MS Teams
Participation Fee: 200 RMB
Should you have any specific questions or challenges you want us to address during the meeting, please feel free to let us know ahead of the event.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon.
VDMA China