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Highlights of 2023 Revision to Company Law of China
On December 29, 2023, marking the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Company Law, China released the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (2023 Revision), introducing adjustments to various aspects, including shareholder capital…
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China’s first attempt for Advance Tax Ruling: trail implementation in Shanghai
Shanghai introduces a trial Advance Tax Ruling (ATR) system, a significant step in China's tax administration. ATR, common in countries like Spain and the U.S., allows enterprises to seek formal tax opinions on future complex tax matters, enhancing…
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Key Developments in the Laws and Regulations of China in 2023
This newsletter selects and briefs key developments in the laws and regulations of China in relation to foreign investment until August 2023 for your reference.
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China: Highlights of Envisaged Amendments to PRC Company Law
A few months ago, China released the Company Law (Second Draft Amendment). The envisaged amendments include company's organizational structure, shareholder capital contribution and other aspects. This article briefs some highlights in light of the…
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China: EIT Preferential Policy for the Small Enterprises with Low Profit
From 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022, small enterprises with low profit will be subject to EIT of 2.5% on the part of annual Enterprise Income Tax (EIT) taxable income that is no more than CNY 1 million.
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China: Promotion for the Input Value Added Tax Credit Refund Policy
According to Announcement (2019) No. 39 issued by Ministry of Finance, State Administration Taxation and General Administration of Customs (Announcement No.39) as well as other related tax regulations, taxpayers that meet the following criteria…
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Value Added Tax exemption policy for small-scale taxpayers
On March 24, 2022, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued an announcement regarding the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption for the small-scale taxpayers that will be applicable from April 1, 2022 till December 31…
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China: Dealing with the future tax administration on enjoying treaty benefit for preferential tax rate on dividends
Under China's tax laws, non-resident companies generally face a 10% tax on China-sourced dividends, but avoidance of Double Taxation Treaties with countries like Spain or France can reduce this to 5% if specific conditions are met. These companies…
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China: Completing tax related obligations for 2023 regarding related-party transactions and contemporaneous documentation
Pursuant to Announcement of the State Administration of Taxation [2016] No.42, companies might have tax related obligations under certain circumstances for the matters in relation to: (i) reporting the business transactions with related parties, (ii…
China opens 2023 individual income tax filing for residents
China’s State Administration of Taxation announces the 2023 individual income tax filing period for residents, detailing circumstances that a taxpayer is obliged to report, with options for self-filing, employer-assisted, or trustee handling.
Highlights of 2023 Revision to Company Law of China regarding liabilities of senior officers
On December 29, 2023, the seventh meeting of the Standing Committee of the Fourteenth National People's Congress voted to adopt the newly revised Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (2023 Revision), which will be implemented from July 1,…
China launches unilateral visa-free policy for Spain and other 5 countries on a trial basis
In order to facilitate cross-border communication, China has decided to expand the pilot scope of unilateral visa-free countries, and as a result, China’s visa policy will soon undergo significant changes.