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Foreign companies in China’s development zones can benefit from reduced corporate income tax
Foreign companies in China’s development zones can benefit from a reduced 15 percent corporate income tax (CIT), as long as they can...


Chinese government redoubles commitment to support innovation, R&D and technology
Technology innovation has become in the past few years a major priority for the Chinese government, whose goal is to transition the...


Proper book-tax management in China can help avoid unnecessary tax losses and penalties
Foreign companies operating in China often rush to get their finances ready for tax season, making sometimes costly mistakes. Every year,...


China’s updated draft version of the VAT law is expected to be approved in 2023
The Chinese government is evaluating an updated draft version of the value-added tax law (VAT law), which will consolidate previous tax...


China’s Golden Tax System Phase IV (GTS) expected to be launched this year
China’s tax authorities are in the process of executing a new advanced tax collection and payment system, which will digitalize the...


China extends preferential individual income tax (IIT) until the end of the year
The Chinese Ministry of Finance (MOF) and State Taxation Administration (STA) announced the extension of preferential individual income...


Chinese Tax Authorities announce tax filing and payments deadlines for 2023
Doing business in China can be a great opportunity for foreign companies, but with this opportunity comes the responsibility of meeting...


China exempts small businesses and some service industries from VAT in 2023
China will exempt small businesses with monthly sales of 100,000 yuan (about US$14,790) or less, as well as taxpayers in specific...


Changes in supply chain strategies and business models may lead to better tax considerations
Shifts in global strategies and business models caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have had an impact on numerous segments of the end-to-end...


Individual and corporate shareholders are responsible for equity transfer taxes in China
Chinese authorities are enforcing more consistently "anti-tax avoidance" measures, including tax on equity transfer of China resident and...


Selling your made in China products back to the Chinese consumer is a complex task
When it comes to selling your made in China product in the Chinese market, the process can be considerably more difficult than it seems...


Third-party social insurance contributions are illegal under Chinese Social Insurance Law
Companies in China with employees working in cities where the firm doesn’t have a registered address may seek to engage third-party local...


Understanding the Harmonized System (HS) for your import-export China Business
A growing number of foreign companies is looking to start or increase their import-export business in China. Classifying and declaring...


Rapidly aging population is forcing China to reform pension system
Due to its rapidly aging demographics, the Chinese government has made the reform of its pension and retirement system a national...


Companies should pay more attention to green compliance in China
The Chinese government is determined to transform the country into a green, low-carbon, and circular economy. Foreign companies doing...


New Stamp Tax Law in China comes into effect, changing rates and creating new exemptions
The new Stamp Tax (ST) Law in China, effective since July 1, 2022, has been updated to simplify the existing system of taxation, as well...


Chinese government expands and extends “Tax and Fee reduction” policies
The Chinese authorities have decided to take additional measures to implement more tax and fee reduction policies to better stabilize the...


Changes in China’s Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax Law (UMCT)
Effective September 1, 2021, the new Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax Law (UMCT), as well as three supporting regulations,...


How the Taxpayer Rating System in China in China can affect foreign companies
Foreign companies operating in China can benefit greatly from the Taxpayer Rating System in China; a good tax credit rating and enjoy...


China reduces import-export tariffs to create opportunities and facilitate trade
In an effort to create greater opportunities for foreign investment and facilitate cross-border trade, the Chinese Ministry of Finance...
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