China introduces new VAT withholding rule for individual service providers
China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration released Announcement No. 28 of 2026 on 3 September 2026, introducing mandatory VAT withholding requirements for businesses that purchase services from individual
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China sets 20% tax rate on restricted share sales
China’s Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, and the China Securities Regulatory Commission released Announcement No. 26 on 28 August 2026 to establish uniform rules for taxing the sale of restricted shares by individual
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China: STA updates tax rules for foreign individuals dividend income
China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration released Announcement No. 27 on 1 September 2026, revising how foreign individuals are taxed on dividends and bonuses received from foreign-invested enterprises operating in
See MoreChina: STA clarifies input tax deduction rules for non-taxable transactions
China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration released Announcement No. 25 of 2026 on 27 August 2026, effective 1 September 2026, establishing definitive guidance on input tax deduction eligibility under the Value-Added Tax Law of
See MoreChina, Norway income tax treaty enters into force
China’s State Administration of Taxation has announced that the new income tax treaty between China and Norway entered into force on 16 June 2026. The treaty, signed on 12 May 2023, replaces the tax treaty between the two countries that was
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Ferro-silicon duties take effect as EU prepares major chemical controls
The week was defined by the activation of previously announced trade defence measures rather than the publication of new ones. Definitive anti-dumping duties on ferro-silicon from China and Russia took effect, representing a significant tightening
See MoreChina, Switzerland conclude negotiations to revise free trade agreement
China and Switzerland announced the conclusion of negotiations to optimise their 2013 free trade agreement (FTA), following five rounds of talks on 20 August 2026, after five rounds of negotiations launched in September 2024. The revised
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China: New offshore trust tax forces wealthy to reassess holdings
China’s tax authorities have implemented a 20% levy on offshore trust structures, creating immediate pressure on wealthy mainland investors to recalculate their liabilities and restructure holdings. The new rules, introduced in late July 2026,
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China grants corporate tax deferral on equipment swaps for chipmakers, machine tool firms through 2028
China's Ministry of Finance, State Taxation Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued Announcement No. 23 of 2026 on 31 July 2026, establishing a temporary corporate income
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Taiwan tightens corporate tax rules for property leasing entities
Taiwan's Central District National Taxation Bureau, under the Ministry of Finance, had amended rules governing corporate income tax filings for businesses that lease their own real estate, in a move aimed at ensuring fairness between individual and
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China tightens tax scrutiny of offshore trusts, investments, insurance
China has expanded a tax-collection drive targeting undeclared income and capital gains from overseas assets held by ultra-high-net-worth individuals, as fiscal pressures deepen following the prolonged property market downturn, through Announcement
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EU unleashes broad trade defence campaign targeting China, Russia, and now US Biofuels
The European Union executed a significant protectionist shift this week, defined by a sustained and escalating campaign of trade defence actions. The week began with sweeping new controls on Russian industrial materials taking effect and was
See MoreChina introduces targeted tax breaks for energy, mining firms through 2027
China's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have jointly issued Announcement No. 22 of 2026 revising the urban land use tax policy on 27 July 2026, phasing out longstanding tax exemptions previously available to energy
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China, US consulting on proposed tariff cuts
China and the US are seeking feedback from businesses and other stakeholders on proposed reciprocal tariff reduction arrangements covering about USD 30 billion in bilateral trade, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on 23 July
See MoreChina lowers threshold for special tax treatment of assets and liabilities in business reorganisations
China's State Taxation Administration (STA) has issued Announcement No. 13 of 2026 on 8 July 2026, introducing rules on the special tax treatment applicable to corporate restructuring transactions, including mergers and demergers. China has
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UK tariff sees major liberalisation for India, new scrutiny on Chinese machineryÂ
After a quiet start, the week in UK trade policy was defined by a massive mid-week surge of activity. The dominant events were a significant liberalisation for Indian agricultural goods, with hundreds of new 0% duties taking effect, and a swift
See MoreEU tariff activity surges with fruit tariffs, food controls, new China scrutinyÂ
This week in EU trade policy was a story of parallel streams. While the activation of over 300 pre-scheduled seasonal tariffs on fresh fruit dominated the middle of the week, regulators also signalled a new strategic focus by targeting Chinese glass
See MoreChina rolls out digital invoice implementation with regional phase-outs of paper invoices
China is advancing invoice digitalisation by phasing out paper invoices and expanding fully digital e-invoices as part of broader tax administration reforms to reduce costs, improve compliance, and support digital transformation. Zhejiang
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