This case study discusses the challenges faced by UK entrepreneurs entering the Chinese retail market. The entrepreneur aimed to bring UK goods to China and Hong Kong but faced difficulties in obtaining VAT-free goods due to the absence of a retail export scheme. Retailers were hesitant to supply goods for export, and obtaining VAT receipts for high-value items was problematic. This led to complications in reclaiming VAT, resulting in penalties from HMRC.
Source MHA
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