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Resources
Q&A
What organization is the highest tax authority in China?
- February 2016
- Free Access
China’s highest tax authority is The State Administration of Taxation (SAT), who sits directly below the State Council. Given its position, the SAT handles a multitude of tasks. It oversees the country’s tax system, drafts nat...
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What methods do China’s State Administration of Taxation and Ministry of Finan...
- February 2016
- Members Access
China’s consumption tax can be applied to a wide range of products ranging from high energy products like cars, to those deemed luxury items and nonessentials. As a result, consumption tax rates vary considerably. Once the tax rate ...
Q&A
What is a fapiao?
- February 2016
- Members Access
A fapiao is the Chinese name for value-added tax (VAT) invoices that are administered by the tax authorities to monitor the tax paid on transactions. Businesses are required to purchase fapiaos based on the sales revenue they believe that they ...
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What is a parcel tax?
- February 2016
- Members Access
A parcel tax is a tax levied on products sold by foreign exporters to Chinese consumers that amount to, or exceed RMB 50. The tax also applies to imported goods bought online on cross border e-commerce platforms. The parcel tax rate split...
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What is the significance of China’s resource tax reform that was produced by t...
- February 2016
- Members Access
The resource tax reform aims to promote the conservation of China’s domestically produced natural resources such as coal and natural gas. The government-issued reform dictates that the tax rates on these resources will be based on local s...
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What factors must an overseas parent company consider when translating the finan...
- February 2016
- Members Access
Translating financial reports between an international parent company and a Chinese subsidiary can often be a fairly complex task. Each company is required to follow specific accounting standards based on the country that they reside in. ...
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What is the significance of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for A...
- February 2016
- Members Access
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is specifically designed to counter tax evasion. In cooperation with the Chinese government, financial institutions based in China are required by law to present the US government with information ...
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Why would an employee choose restricted stock units (RSUs) over monetary bonuses...
- February 2016
- Members Access
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are convenient forms of compensation that offer an array of benefits to employees seeking long-term employment with a company. This form of company stock is disbursed to an employee based on level of performance an...
podcast
E-commerce in China
- February 2016
- Free Access
Sabrina Zhang, China National Tax Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates' Beijing office discusses the e-commerce industry in China.
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China's Four Free Trade Zones at a Glance
- January 2016
- Members Access
China currently has four free trade zones located in Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangdong and Fujian.
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The Development of China's Negative List
- January 2016
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Development of China's negative list since it was first introduced in Shanghai in 2013.
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The Tax Environment in China's Free Trade Zones
- January 2016
- Members Access
An insight into tax rate differences in China's FTZs, particularly CIT and IIT.
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