(i)Policy and Administrative Rules
Catalogue of Related Laws
Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China
Customs Law of the People's Republic of China
Law of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection
Law of the People's Republic of China on Chinese-Foreign Equity Joint Ventures
Law of the People's Republic of China on Chinese-Foreign Contractual Joint Ventures
Law of the People's Republic of China on Foreign-Capital Enterprises
Company Law of the People's Republic of China
Law of the People's Republic of China on the Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine
Law of the People's Republic of China on Control of the Entry and Exit of Aliens
Law of the People's Republic of China on the Control of the Exit and Entry of Citizens
Securities Law of the People's Republic of China
Income Tax Law of the People's Republic of China for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and Foreign Enterprises
Individual Income Tax Law of the People's Republic of China
Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Tax Collection
Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China
Law of the People's Republic of China on Evaluation of Environmental Effects
Law of the People's Republic of China on Promotion of Cleaner Production
Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Desertification
Marine Environment Protection Law of the People's Republic of China
Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution
Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Waste
Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Water Pollution
Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Environmental Noise Pollution
Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Radioactive Pollution
Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of the People's Republic of China
Labour Law of the People's Republic of China
Trade Union Law of the People's Republic of China
Searching Website for the Related Laws
1. Searching System of Laws and Regulations of China (website of National People's Congress of China)
http://law.npc.gov.cn:87/home/begin1.cbs
2. China Legislative Information Network System
http://www.chinalaw.gov.cn/jsp/jalor/index.jsp
3. Ministry of Commerce
http://www.mofcom.gov.cn
The above-mentioned websites are for reference only.
(ii)Jiangsu gives priority in developing the following industrial sectors in the future
1. Modern and high-efficient agriculture
To develop high efficient, export oriented eco-agriculture, enhance general productive capability and competitiveness of agriculture so as to improve the income of farmers.
2. Equipping manufacturing
To promote the application of advanced design and manufacture, information technology and to speed up restructuring and technology upgrading mainly in the sectors of auto, shipping, engineering machinery, NC machinery tool, apparatus and other equipment with special usage.
3. Electronic information
To consolidate and improve the electronic information industry, mainly in the sectors of IC, network and communication equipment, photoelectrical display, IT home appliances, electronic car products and new electronic parts and components.
4. Biology and medicine
To speed up the application of biotechnology, to focus on the development of new vaccine, genetic engineering and modern TCM, to promote large scale business operation of animal breeding and enzymic preparation production, and to develop bio-fuel.
5. Basic material and new material
To focus on the development of traditional basic materials like special metallurgy, petrochemical and new building material, to promote the development of new materials like chemical fiber, high molecular material, nanometer material and also olefin and aromatic hydrocarbon products.
6. Modern textile
To improve technology and to foster brand production and to improve quality.
7. Modern service
To focus on the development of modern logistics, software, financing, business and technological service, and to speed up the development of information service, cultural industrial, tourism and real estate.
(iii) Procedures for Setting Up Enterprise
(iv) Submission Application documents shall be submitted by applicant
1. Foreign Enterprise
1)Preliminary Official Check Paper
2)Application Form for Setting Up Foreign Business
3)Feasibility Study Report
4)Articles of Association for Foreign Business signed by authorized representative
5)List of Foreign Business Chairman of Board, Vice Chairman, and Board Members
6)Certification of Investor's Identity (with Notary) and Credibility
7)Valid ID certification for Members of the Board and authorization letter signed by legal representative
8)Required documents from Environmental, Firefighting, and Land Government authorities
9)Business Name Check and Approval Notice
10 ) Equipment List
11)Authorization Paper for legal documents delivery
12)Other documents that may requested by approval authority
2. Sino-Foreign Joint Venture, Sino- Foreign Cooperation
Local approval governing authority shall submit the following documents to Jiangsu Foreign Trade and Economic Bureau:
1)Preliminary Official Check Paper
2)Application Form for Setting Up Sino-foreign Business
3)Feasibility Study Report by both Sino-Foreign Parties
4)Business Agreement, Contract and Articles of Association signed by Sino foreign authorized legal representative
5)List of Foreign Business Chairman of Board, Vice Chairman, and Board Members from both Sino-foreign sides
6)Certification of Investors' Identities (with Notary for foreign business) and Credibility
7)Valid ID certification for Members of the Board and authorization letter signed by legal representative
8)Required documentations from Environmental, Firefighting, and Land Government authorities
9)Business Name Check and Approval Notice
10)Previous year audited finance report for China Business party (check owner's equity)
11)Equipment List
12)Authorization Paper for Legal documentation delivery
13)Other documents that may requested by approval authority
Foreigner to Obtain Visa
Handling Authority:County and City Public Security Bureau and Entry-Exit Management Authority
For Information: Local (County, City) Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Management Authority
Info. Line:86-25-83526706 Jiangsu Public Security Bureau Entry-Exit Management Authority
Documents required for visa application:
1. Valid international traveling document, including diplomatic, official (official, special personnel), public, private types of passports etc.
2. Fill out' visa application form for foreigner', with one 2" sized passport use photo (Without hat).
3. Other documents related to visa application.
Foreigner working in Jiangsu
Application Procedure: Employer submits application → City Level Labor Management Authority Checks → Provincial level Labor Management Authority Approves
Documents required for" Foreigner
Employment Card" Application:
1."Foreigner Employment Registration Form" (Filled out by Employer, 3 copies, stamped by City Level Labor Management Authority);
2."Foreigner Employment Permission Certificate (Copy);
3. Labor Contact signed between Employer and individual foreigner original and copy (Legal representative from foreign invested business does not need);
4. Valid passport or equivalent other international traveling certificate (Original and copy) ;
5. Health certificate or equivalent issued by Jiangsu Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau(the Original one and a copy);
6. Residency Registration Proof from local Public Security Bureau (Copy);
7. Recent one 2" sized passport use photo.
Residency Registration
According to Chinese law, any foreigner w ho intends to resident in China for over three months, shall make accommodation registration. Foreigner may apply from China's overseas Consulate an " X" visa for study purpose in China or a" Z" visa for work purpose in China, then apply for" Residency Card (Certificate)" from Jiangsu local Public Security Bureau Boarder Management Authority. Normally the valid date of Residency Card is the same with visa, if foreigner wants to stay over the expiry date, he/she shall make a request for extension 3 days before expiration date. There is no need for more registration if foreign travels to other part of China.
Foreigners Invite relatives and friends to visit
Foreigner who stays in China for a long period of time may invite relative or friend to come to China. Relative and friend shall take the invitation to China's overseas' consulate for visiting visa application. The consulate usually will issue one month visiting visa, or maximum no longer than three months visiting visa. If short-term visiting visa holder can not leave China for special reasons when visa expires, he/she shall, via the consulate, to make request for visa extension to local public security bureau boarder management authority. Tourist visit can extend only once, with a period no more than 1 month. Visiting relative visa can be extended for maximum two times, with a period of 3 months for each time.
Drive on the Road
According to China's transport management regulation, foreigners need to obtain a " Driving License of People's Republic of China" in order to drive motor vehicle in China. For foreigner driver license holders, they may go to the local city public security bureau vehicle management office to make license transferring, by bringing valid foreign driving license and personal identification.
If there is no international driving license or no driving experience, they may go to any of the local driving school in Jiangsu to get trained. And they will be issued a driving license after they successfully accomplish the driving course, undertake physical check and pass the driving test.
China is a high population density country and Jiangsu is the one of the highest place in China. Therefore, driving on road needs to be familiar with the road condition, traffic rules and signs. It is suggested that at the beginning stage, new drivers to be accompanied by experienced drivers, until they become more skilled.
When traffic accidents occur, you ought to stop the vehicle, protect scene, rescue the injured, and report to nearest police. When police investigating, you are obligated to show your ID, state fact, leave just after investigation finishing, and agreed by police. If it cannot fi nish on spot, shall assists police to write down your ID, car plate number and ways of communication.
(v) Living Environment
About our cities
Jiangsu has a long history of metropolitan development. In the 19th century, China has 6 cities amongst the world top 10 cities whose population were over half million. Jiangsu has Jiangning (as today's Nanjing), Yangzhou, and Suzhou. In recent years, Jiangsu has witnessed fundamental changes in both urban and rural areas. In year 2005, urban population income reached RMB 12,319. Registered unemployment rate decreased continuously, with newly created employment of 3.8 million. Increasing welfare coverage system namely retirement insurance, medical insurance, unemployment insurance reached 96.8%, 90.3% and 99.4% respectively.
Jiangsu has implemented sustainable development strategy, promoted ecological and environmental friendly development. Jiangsu has rich history and culture, peace and harmony social environment, convenient living facility, and business friendly policy in the many cities.
Education
Jiangsu respects education and had many famous intellects in history. Among the 212 top intellects in Ming and Qing Dynasties, Jiangsu had 66, or one third of the amount. Even more intellects appeared in the recent era.
Now, Jiangsu has 99.7% schooling rate for primary school, 89% for senior middle school, and 33.5% for higher education, which is 12% higher than national average. Jiangsu has 115 universities and institutes, with 1.230 million people enrolled in,
and 1.31 million people in many kinds of vocational schools, ranking the 1st in the country. Also 77,900 people are in postgraduate schools, ranking the 2nd in the country. Admission to college rate reached 73%.
Jiangsu has all along valued education and boasts complete education system with relatively high education quality. Present enrollment rate of school age children reaches 99.7%. The number of kindergarten children reaches 1.3096 million. The popularity rate of senior high school education reaches 89%. Gross enrollment rate of higher education reaches 33.5%.
Medical Service
Since " 11th five year plan" Jiangsu medical service improved very rapidly. By the year 2005, resident health index rank ahead of national level. All the Jiangsu cities (54) and counties (27) have medical service facility. Jiangsu has 17 model hygiene cities, 44 hygiene county towns and 8 model Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospitals.
Jiangsu has advanced medical technology. In particular, technologies in liver transplant surgery, kidney disease treatment, assistant reproduction have been in the forefront of the world.
Doing Business in Jiangsu Province of China:I.Survey
Doing Business in Jiangsu Province of China:II.Economy
Doing Business in Jiangsu Province of China:IV.Development Zones
