我國資產評估行業首部大法將於年底正式實施

China's top legislature last Saturday adopted a law on asset appraisal, the first law governing the country's asset appraisal industry.

上週六，我國最高立法機關通過了資產評估法。該法是首部管理我國資產評估行業的法律。

The law, which started to be drafted in 2006, was adopted after a fourth reading at a bi-monthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee. It will take effect on Dec. 1, 2016.

這部法律於2006年開始起草，並歷經四次審議，在全國人民代表大會常務委員會雙月座談上通過，將於今年12月1日起正式實施。

The country used to have an administrative regulation on state-owned asset evaluation, which was promulgated by the State Council in 1991.

我國曾有一部關於國有資產評估的行政法規，由國務院於1991年頒佈。

The new law allows certified appraisers who have passed national exams, as well as those who have expertise and hands-on experience in asset evaluation, to practice asset appraisal.

新法允許通過國家考試的註冊評估師，及在資產評估方面具有專業知識及實踐經驗的人進行資產評估工作。

Foreign nationals cannot become certified appraisers in China by sitting the exams, but they still can provide asset appraisal services here, Lai Yongtian, an official with the Ministry of Finance, told a subsequent press conference.

財政部官員賴永添在隨後的新聞發佈會上表示，外籍人士不能夠通過考試成爲中國評估師，但是可以以從業人員的身份在中國從事資產評估業務。

The law does not prohibit foreign institutions from practicing asset appraisal in China, Lai said, stressing that authorities should conduct necessary reviews when appraisal agencies are established by foreign nationals or institutions.

此外，賴永添還表示，法律也沒有規定外國機構不能在中國開展資產評估業務。他強調，應當對由外籍人士或外國機構設立的評估機構進行必要的審查。

After the adoption of the law, agencies involved in the industry will have to formulate or improve relevant measures, Lai added.

賴永添補充說道，資產評估法出臺後，與資產評估行業相關的機構將須制定、完善相關措施。

Practitioners must provide appraisal services and sign appraisal reports in accordance with the law, the new law requires. Those who sign false reports could face a life ban.

新法規定，從業人員須提供評估服務並依法簽署評估報告。簽署虛假報告的評估師將面臨終身不得從事評估業務的處罰。