- China released draft VAT implementation regulations effective January 1, 2026, consolidating existing rules to enhance tax certainty and compliance, especially for foreign-invested enterprises.
- The draft clarifies when cross-border services and intangibles are taxable in China, allowing firms to specify consumption location in contracts to avoid unexpected VAT.
- Exported services such as R&D, design, IT outsourcing, and technology transfers will qualify for zero-rated VAT, improving predictability and compliance for service exporters.
- A new VAT deduction mechanism allows immediate or upfront input VAT credits for capital investments, simplifying planning and boosting ROI for manufacturers and infrastructure investors.
- The regulations standardize VAT exemptions, tighten invoice rules, and centralize cross-province filings, requiring companies to update tax strategies, contracts, and internal controls.
Source: ggi.com
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