"attracting blue chip chinese firms to establish a european base in ireland" eileen sharpe
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Asia Matters
Ireland China Business Summit
8 July 2015Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
‘The Role of Twin Cities in Driving Business Partnerships’
8 July 2015Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
Attracting Blue-Chip Chinese Firms Set Up a European Base in Ireland
Eileen SharpeDirector of High Growth Markets, IDA Ireland
Attracting Blue Chip Chinese Firms to Establish a European Base in Ireland.
Eileen Sharpe, Head of Growth Markets, IDA8 July 2015
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• IDA Ireland: Mission, Values and Strategy
• IDA Ireland and China
• What Ireland Offers Chinese Investors
MissionIDA Ireland partners with multinational companies to win and develop foreign direct investment, providing jobs for the economic and social benefit of Ireland.
VisionIDA, for the benefit of the people of Ireland, will be the best and most successful Investment Promotion and Development Agency in the world.
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Key Sectors and Activities
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Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Technology Financial Services Engineering Food
Advanced Manufacturing
Services
High-Growth Companies
New Name Clients
New Sectors
Convergence
Winning in the Regions
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Targets;A minimum increase in investment of 30% to 40% in each region outside Dublin Dublin to achieve the same high level of investment
Supported by;€150m property investment portfolio
Aligning IDA business sectors with regions’ strengths
Focusing on regional urban centres which can act as key attractors of investment
Strengthening IDA’s regional footprint
Working with regional stakeholders through the Regional Action Plan process
c. 1,000+ IDA Supported Companies: 153,000 Jobs
Novell
Ireland: Home to Global Players
€8bn1979 9%Initial Forging Bilateral Trade 2013 GrowthDiplomatic ties between China & Ireland
Between Ireland and China In Irish exports to China in the past year
19Chinese InvestmentsIn Ireland to date
201
514
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Marketing Efforts
State and Ministerial Visits
High-Impact Marketing Visits
Targeted Marketing Materials
Dedicated Social Media Presence (e.g. Sina Weibo account)
Print Media Supplements
A Snap Shot of Chinese Investments in Ireland
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ICBC
ICBC Leasing is now managing €13 billion in assets from its International HQ in Dublin, representing roughly 135 aircraft.
Currently expanding asset classes under management to include ships, heavy equipment and other assets
Huawei
R&D Centres in Dublin, Cork and Athlone
Total employment in Ireland to reach 120 by end of 2015
Notable Chinese Investments in Ireland
Favourable Tax Environment- Particularly Strong Offering for Chinese Companies
Current rate of 12.5% amongst the lowest in the EU
Ireland’s extensive double taxation treaty network with treaties with 72 countries, of which 68 are currently in force, and negotiations for new treaties are on-going with a further 18 countries.
Ireland has signed an excellent double taxation treaty with China
Withholding Tax 0%
Capital Gains Tax 0%
Research and development tax incentives (25% Tax Credit)
Ongoing Development of Knowledge Development Box
IDA Support Offered To Client Companies
R&D Grant Aid (c.10 - 20%)
Employment Grant Aid
R&D Tax Credit (25%)
Property & Office Solutions
Introductions to Universities &
Research Centre
Introduction to Peers & Other
Companies
Continuous "After Care”
support
Assistance with VISA’s / Work
Permits
Ireland voted as ‘best country for business’ - *Forbes 2013*
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