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Which R&D expenses are deductible from a company?s taxable income in China?
- May 2014
- Members Access
The following R&D expenses are deductible from a company’s taxable income in China: Basic pension, basic medical insurance, unemployment insurance, work-related injury insurance, maternity insurance and housing funds contributed by the e...
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What is the corporate income tax (CIT) treatment on cross-border secondment of e...
- May 2014
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When a non-resident enterprise (NRE) dispatches personnel to China to provide services, and the NRE normally examines and assesses the performance of the dispatched personnel, and is wholly or partially responsible for their performance, the NRE will...
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What is an example of a mixed investment in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
An example of mixed investments is when a trust company collects money from institutional investors and individuals, and provides loans and investments to various projects in exchange for the investees’ equity shares. The trust company usually ...
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When was the value-added tax (VAT) reform implemented in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
On August 1, 2013, the VAT pilot reform was implemented nationwide, as formalized by the promulgation of the Notice Concerning the Nationwide Adoption of VAT in lieu of Business Tax Pilot Tax Collection Policy in the Transportation Industry and Ce...
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What does the Consumer Rights Protection Law of March 2014 entail?
- May 2014
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The new Consumer Rights Protection Law provides more protection for consumers. Previously, consumers had the burden of proof to show the defects of the products or services purchased. The new law shifts the burden of proof from the consumer to the se...
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What are the amendments in Chinese Company Law introduced in March 2014?
- May 2014
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In October 2013, China’s State Council decided to ease company registration requirements by lowering registered capital requirements, reducing costs of incorporation, and loosening registration principles. In the following month, the State Admi...
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Do female employees get paid maternity leave in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
The Special Provisions on Labor Protection of Female Workers promulgated by the Chinese State Council on April 28, 2012, state that a pregnant female employee should be given 98 days of maternity leave, of which 15 days can be taken prior to givin...
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What are the regulations regarding unemployment insurance in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
Employers should contribute 2 percent of the total salary paid to its employees to the unemployment insurance fund, while employees should pay 1 percent of their own wages to the fund. The Unemployment Insurance Regulations provide that the amount o...
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When is a person eligible to collect unemployment insurance compensation in Chin...
- May 2014
- Free Access
An unemployed person that meets the following conditions can collect unemployment insurance compensation: Both the employer and the unemployed person have paid unemployment insurance premiums for one year before the person became unemployed; The ...
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How does an employee in China apply for the benefits of the work-related injury ...
- May 2014
- Free Access
Employees should submit work injury determination applications with the social insurance administration department within 30 days of the accident or of being diagnosed with an occupational disease, and are required to show proof of the employment rel...
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Are employees entitled to paid leave for rehabilitation due to work-related inju...
- May 2014
- Free Access
Yes, employees are entitled to paid leave for rehabilitation in China. This should generally not exceed 12 months except when due to serious injuries or under exceptional circumstances. The company will remain liable for paying full salary to the emp...
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How is the housing fund premium determined in China?
- May 2014
- Free Access
The monthly housing fund premium is determined by the employee’s previous year’s average wage, or the first month’s salary for a new employee, and the statutory contribution ratio. The statutory maximum contribution amount is cal...
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