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| Investment climate
- Government pro-FDI & Economic Development
1999-2000 24 investment laws & 2002-2004 Economic reforms. Tax free import of raw materials and fixed assets for production. First 5 years tax free for certain projects. Low tax base rate + tax exemptions. Four year tax exemptions for priority projects.
- No Restrictions on Repatriation of Profit
Not the same restrictions on repatriation of profits as apply in other developing countries. The JV Banks regularly remitting profits overseas for foreign JV’s & foreign co.s.
- Flexibility of JV Structures
Fully owned foreign subsidiaries are possible & are now operating in DPRK.
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