- China’s State Council approved the VAT Law Implementation Regulations on December 19, 2025, with the law taking effect January 1, 2026.
- The regulations provide a more codified and transparent legal framework for VAT, replacing a patchwork of previous policy circulars.
- Key provisions clarify the definition of “domestic consumption” for cross-border services and intellectual property, specifying when VAT liability arises for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs).
- The changes aim to enhance tax certainty, improve compliance, and support investment planning for FIEs operating in China.
Source: china-briefing.com
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