Administering Equity Plans in China

Complying with SAFE, Circular 35, and other complexities of offering equity awards in China.

Episode Notes:

• SAFE registration for options and awards (1:52)
• SAFE registration for ESPPs (5:10)
• Establishing a foreign exchange bank account (7:42)
• Taxation of equity awards in China (10:06)
• Possible elimination of preferential tax treatment (14:57)
• Where to hold shares for Chinese nationals (21:22)
• Mandatory cashless or same-day-sale programs (22:28)
• Current events (25:15)
• Best practices (27:31)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Equity Administration Survey
• Webinar: Best Practices in Stock Plan Administration
• Webinar: Global Stock Plan Administration Trends

Additional Podcasts in This Series:

• Trends in Mobility Compliance
• Tax Withholding Practices for Equity Awards

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