After ODI filing, companies must complete annual outbound investment reporting (June 1 to September 30) covering the previous year's status, plus file changes for major alterations like additional capital, ownership changes, or destination changes.
ODI is not one-and-done. Annual obligations: (1) Outbound Direct Investment Annual Reporting between June 1 and September 30 via the MOFCOM business system, covering assets, revenue, and employment of the overseas entity. (2) SAFE annual stock equity registration for existing overseas investments. (3) Change filings when adding capital, changing shareholders, altering the destination, or winding down. Missing annual reporting can downgrade the enterprise's forex rating, complicating future transfers. Zhonghui's compliance calendar service tracks all deadlines so clients never miss a window.
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