- Starting August 8, 2025, interest income from newly issued government, local government, and financial bonds will be subject to VAT.
- Financial institutions will pay VAT at a rate of 6 percent for proprietary investments.
- Asset management institutions of non-public funds will pay VAT at a rate of 3 percent.
- Bonds issued before August 8, 2025, will remain VAT-exempt until maturity.
- Public fund managers will continue to enjoy VAT exemption.
- The new regulation may lead to dual pricing for old and new bonds.
- There is debate over whether public funds will continue to receive tax exemptions.
Source: finance.caixin.com
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