China · Tax Compliance
Filing calendars, registration thresholds and the official tax authority.
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In China, taxes are administered by the State Taxation Administration (STA) through local tax service bureaus. Businesses complete tax registration (linked to the unified social credit code), issue and manage fapiao (official invoices), and file and pay taxes — corporate income tax, VAT and others — monthly/quarterly and annually via the electronic tax bureau.
- Complete tax registration (linked to the unified social credit code) after company setup.
- Issue and manage fapiao (official invoices); file and pay via the electronic tax bureau.
- Filing is typically monthly/quarterly plus an annual reconciliation; rules vary by locality.
- State Taxation Administration (STA)
Official national tax authority.
Government portals
- China Government Portal — State Council official portal — policy releases, public services, and government documents
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — China's foreign policy and consular services — passport, visa, and consular protection info
- National Immigration Administration — Visas, permanent residency, and border control for foreigners entering China
- State Taxation Administration — Personal income tax filing, business tax registration, and VAT invoice verification