Clifford Chance
VIE Structure in China Faces Scrutiny
6 October 2011
Recent developments have raised concerns about the viability of the use of the so-called "VIE structure", commonly used for foreign investment in the internet and value-added telecoms sector in China.
This briefing looks at these recent developments and the increased regulatory scrutiny of the VIE structure. We also suggest possible options for foreign investors to mitigate the risks posed by the VIE structure.
