Doing business in a new market can be daunting, particularly if a company intends to set up operation in that market.

This module is aimed at providing practical snapshots of doing business in Greater China and MENA, including information on setting up a business in those markets. Global Victoria partnered with Pathways to Export to deliver the International Business Rules module.

Webinar 1: China

Topics will include:

  • Market demographic synopsis, including population size, population distribution, GDP, primary imports
  • Legal & regulatory framework, including specifics pertaining to key industry sectors:
    • Food & fibre
    • Digital technologies
    • Medical technologies, biotechnologies & pharmaceuticals
    • Defence technologies
    • Construction technologies
    • Creative industries
    • Professional Services
  • Financial framework, including currency
  • Tax regime & compliance
  • Setting up a business in China, with specific requirements for setting up in Shanghai, including:
    • Choosing the right corporate structure
    • Steps to incorporation
    • Opening a bank account
    • Understanding the risks
    • Practical business information
  • China’s Free Trade/Special Economic Zones, including the Shanghai FTZ
  • ChAFTA – utilising the benefits
  • Opportunities
  • Challenges
  • Export case studies
  • Key contacts/resources

Relevant Victorian Trade Commissioners will be invited to participate or provide videos for inclusion.

Webinar 2: Middle East and North Africa

Topics will include:

  • Market demographic synopsis, including population size, population distribution, GDP, primary imports
  • Legal & regulatory framework, including specifics pertaining to key industry sectors:
    • Food & fibre
    • Digital technologies
    • Medical technologies, biotechnologies & pharmaceuticals
    • Defence technologies
    • Construction technologies
    • Creative industries
    • Professional Services
  • Financial framework, including currency
  • Tax regime & compliance
  • Overview of setting up a business in the Middle East & North Africa, with specific requirements for setting up in the UAE, including:
    • Choosing the right corporate structure
    • Steps to incorporation
    • Opening a bank account
    • Understanding the risks
    • Practical business information
  • Australia-GCC FTA – what this could mean for exporters
  • Opportunities
  • Challenges
  • Export case studies
  • Key contacts/resources

Relevant Victorian Trade Commissioners will be invited to participate or provide videos for inclusion.