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Before investing in China Australian companies in China should see if they can bring themselves within nationality requirements under Bilateral Investment Treaties to increase the protection for their investments.

These new measures aim to remove impediments to Australia expanding its exports and imports of financial services.

The Situation: The Australian Taxation Office ("ATO") has broadened its role in the process for reviewing foreign investment proposals, through closer engagement with foreign investors...

The Discussion Paper follows media speculation about a potential tightening of the foreign investment regulatory regime.

These changes are consistent with the revised thresholds agreed with China for the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

Certain types of foreign investment proposals need to be notified to the FIRB for prior approval or greater scrutiny.

Foreign investment is vital to our economic success and stability, but these changes safeguard the national interest.

Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce.

On 30 June 2010 the Treasury issued a rewrite of its Foreign Investment Policy document (Framework). The Framework provides details on how the Australian Government applies its Foreign Investment Policy (Policy), and replaces the previous policy document issued by the Treasury in September 2009 (Previous Framework).

FIRB places significance on how the target will be funded post-investment and the investor's future plans for the target.

The Government could harm its well understood and practical policy on investments by foreign State Owned Enterprises.

Relevant law, key regulatory bodies & key issues for new entrants to consider.

Australia's federal government welcomes foreign investment, but the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) regime has become increasingly complex. This comprehensive guide examines critical considerations for foreign investors, including investor profiles, investment types, mandatory filing thresholds, available exemptions, procedural requirements, filing fees, and the Treasurer's enforcement powers.

GN 53 provides practical guidance on interpreting the Treasurer's temporary changes to the foreign investment framework.

When the stocktake period ends, penalties apply to foreign investors who haven't registered their water entitlements.

In 2018, we expect a cautious recovery of Chinese outbound investment with a particular focus on assets and industries.

These expanded investment visas create additional opportunities for foreign investors seeking residency in Australia.