Tax

The dividend tax reduced to encourage investors to hold shares for the long term.

Articles 64, 65 and 69 of the Rules have been revised according to a State Council decision, removing the wordings concerning costs incurred from seizure, sealing up or custody of property.

The VAT Programme has expanded rapidly since it started in Shanghai this year. For the first time, it allows companies to offset taxes when using external service providers. Lawrence Hu considers how tax reform affects companies

Advertising expenditures of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and beverage enterprises may be deducted against 30% of their sales revenues.

Enterprise income tax may not be levied by assessment against enterprises that solely engage in equity (stock) investment business.

A new Announcement has lowered withholding tax in China, but foreign companies still need to comply with strict regulations from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange

If the commissioning party of processing trade sells the products at a price higher than the selling price of the commissioned party, it will not be regarded as a direct sale and does not incur consumption tax.

For the first time, the SAT provides for the direct recognition of a beneficial owner without references and analysis.

Set of tax policies issued to encourage private investment in various sectors.