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MOF and STA Announce VAT Input Tax Credit and Related Matters Effective 2026

  • Clarifies rules for VAT input tax deductions for general taxpayers on purchases such as vehicles, passenger transport, and toll services, specifying calculation methods and required documentation.
  • Details conditions under which asset restructurings (mergers, splits, sales, swaps) are not subject to VAT and allow input tax deduction, provided certain business and compliance criteria are met.
  • Specifies that for taxable transactions involving multiple VAT rates, the main business activity’s rate applies.
  • Defines the timing for VAT liability for large equipment sales, service provision, real estate transfers, and financial institution interest income.
  • The new rules take effect from January 1, 2026, and override previous conflicting regulations.

Source: thepaper.cn

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