Managing Tax Avoidance Arrangements in China: Practical Considerations for Businesses

Tax & Accounting

We introduce tax avoidance arrangements as defined by Chinese tax authorities, discuss standard procedures for special tax investigations related to arrangements lacking reasonable commercial purposes, and provide practical suggestions for mitigating associated tax risks.

Human Resources & Payroll

China Public Holiday 2023 Schedule

The final week-long public holiday arrangement of 2023 is just around the corner. Have you begun to make plans for your business? This year, the National Day holiday spans from September 29 to October 6, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival within the same timeframe.

Human Resources & Payroll

China Simplifies Visa Application Process to Attract Foreign Travelers and Facilitate Opening-Up

The simplification of China’s visa application process is poised to ease business travel and boost prospects for tourism, commerce, and allied sectors, all of which have lagged in the post-pandemic recovery period. We explain the changes to the visa process announced September 20, 2023.

Industries

China's Tourism Sector Prospects in 2023-24

Amid the post-pandemic recovery, China's tourism sector is coming back strong in 2023. We discuss the resurgence of outbound and domestic travel, evolving traveler preferences, and latest trends.

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Economy & Trade

Economy & Trade

China's Digital Yuan App Gets a Boost: New Features Enhance Convenience for Foreign Users

Sep 27

China's digital yuan app has added a new function allowing foreigners to top-up the money in their wallets before making payments, improving their experience with the e-CNY payment services.

 

Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

Managing Tax Avoidance Arrangements in China: Practical Considerations for Businesses

Sep 29

We introduce tax avoidance arrangements as defined by Chinese tax authorities, discuss standard procedures for special tax investigations related to arrangements lacking reasonable commercial purposes, and provide practical suggestions for mitigating associated tax risks.

 

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Shanghai and Beijing Take Crucial Step in Liberalizing Cross-Border Capital Transfer

Sep 26

Beijing and Shanghai are set to liberalize the inflow and outflow of foreign capital for foreign companies and employees.

Industries

Industries

China Releases Three-Year Action Plan for Metaverse Industry Development

Sep 25

China unveiled a new metaverse action plan aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation, and innovation through intelligence technologies. We'll explore the plan's key points and its potential impact on China's economy and businesses.

 

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

Shenzhen Extends Application Deadline for 2021/2022 IIT Subsidy to October 20

Sep 28

Shenzhen has extended the individual income tax (IIT) subsidy application deadline for foreign and in-demand talent to October 20, 2023, from September 30.

 

Technology

Technology

China Releases Three-Year Action Plan for Metaverse Industry Development

Sep 25

China unveiled a new metaverse action plan aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation, and innovation through intelligence technologies. We'll explore the plan's key points and its potential impact on China's economy and businesses.

 

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