- China will reduce the VAT rate from 5% to 3% for individuals selling housing held for less than two years, starting January 1, 2026.
- Housing held for two years or more will be exempt from VAT.
- The new VAT provisions can be applied retroactively to undeclared or unpaid VAT before January 1, 2026, if requirements are met.
Source: global.chinadaily.com.cn
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