China, Peru advances tax treaty negotiations

06 June, 2024

The Peruvian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce announced that China and Peru have completed the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty on 31 May, 2024. This treaty aims to avoid double taxation and prevent tax evasion, enhancing economic

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Australia publishes synthesised text of tax treaty with China regarding BEPS MLI 

05 June, 2024

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released the synthesised text of the tax treaty with China, providing clarifications regarding the impact of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and

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China extends 15% tax rate to encourage pollution control

06 September, 2023

On 24 August 2023, China's Ministry of Finance, State Administration of Taxation, National Development and Reform Commission, and Ministry of Ecology and Environment have collaboratively issued Announcement No. 38 of 2023. According to this

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China launches online international tax services for non-resident entities

15 April, 2023

On 10 April 2023, China's State Taxation Administration made an announcement regarding the nationwide launch of an online cross-border tax service for non-resident enterprises. This service allows overseas companies to conveniently pay their taxes

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China declares tax incentives for small businesses

10 April, 2023

On 24 March 2023, during an executive State Council meeting led by Premier Li Qiang, the State Council of China made an important announcement regarding the extension of supportive tax and fee policies. This includes the highly anticipated renewal

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China: BEPS MLI in Force

05 September, 2022

On 1 September 2022, the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (MLI) entered into force for China. With regard to the double taxation agreements between China and other

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BRICS Summit Declaration Notes Progress on Tax and Customs Cooperation

28 June, 2022

  Following the virtual BRICS summit held on 23 June 2022, the Beijing Declaration emphasised the need to cooperate to promote economic recovery. The BRICS group of emerging powers – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – has

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China deposits BEPS MLI ratification instrument

27 May, 2022

On 25 May 2022, China has deposited its instrument of approval for the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS Convention). China's instrument of approval also covers Hong

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China extends tax payment deferral for SME sector

07 March, 2022

On 28 February 2022, the Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation of China have jointly issued Announcement No. 2 of 2022 extending the tax payment deferral policy for SMEs especially in the manufacturing

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China revises tax return forms

07 January, 2022

On 31 December 2021, Chinese State Administration of Taxation (SAT) has issued Announcement No. 34 (2021) for reducing tax burdens in relation to the final settlement of corporate income tax. The announcement includes revision of certain forms for

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China publishes simplified procedures for unilateral APAs

06 August, 2021

On 26 July 2021, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued Announcement No. 24 (2021) that finalizes a simplified procedure for unilateral advance pricing arrangements (APAs), which will come into effect on 1 September 2021. An

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China declares reduced tax rate for small enterprises

17 April, 2021

On 2 April 2021, the State Administration of Taxation (SAT) of China has published Announcement No. 12 of 2021 regarding income tax rate reduction for small and low-profit businesses and sole traders. The announcement includes that for the

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IMF Blog Looks at Securing a Green Recovery

16 April, 2021

In an IMF blog post of 15 April 2021 the IMF Director General looks at policies to secure a green recovery. The blog notes that following the period of disruption due to the pandemic a few economies, led by the United States and China, are

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China declares 200% R&D deduction for manufacturing sectors

16 April, 2021

On 31 March 2021, the State Administration of Taxation of China has published Announcement No. 13 of 2021, regarding an increased R&D super deduction for manufacturing entities. The announcement  include 200% deduction for R&D

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EU: BASIC countries express concern at the proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

11 April, 2021

A Joint Statement issued on 8 April 2021 at the conclusion of the 30th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change has expressed concern about the insufficiency and inadequacy of the support provided by developed countries; and is concerned that

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IMF: Securing China’s Post-Pandemic Recovery

27 September, 2020

On 24 September 2020 a blog post by the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director Forum on National Affairs looked at reforms needed to ensure China’s recovery from the economic problems caused by the pandemic. Global Economic Outlook The blog

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OECD: Global Forum issues peer review reports on transparency and exchange of information

02 September, 2020

On 1 September 2020 the OECD’s Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes issued nine new second-round peer review reports containing details of their review and assessment of the compliance by nine jurisdictions

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China reduces income tax rate for Hainan free trade port

22 July, 2020

The Chinese authorities have rolled out preferential income tax plans for companies and individuals in the southern island province of Hainan.  According to a circular jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation

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