Policy & Legal Updates
China Expands ODI Framework Impacting Offshore Structures and UAE Expansions
China's State Council Decree No. 837 expands compliance requirements and scrutiny for outbound direct investment, cross-border capital structures, and offshore listings. The decree broadens the definition of ODI to cover indirect investments, overseas financing, parent guarantees, and special-purpose vehicles while introducing a national security review mechanism. Chinese companies setting up outbound operations in Middle East hubs such as the UAE must ensure early filings with relevant authorities.
