Tax and accounting in China

13 Skills · 0 accountant-reviewed · 13 open to build on · covers income tax, payroll, company formation, and more

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Self-employed or running a company in China: what to know

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How do I register a business in China?: The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the CN Formation skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.
How does income tax work in China?: Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the CN Freelance Intake skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 4 more China skills on this below.
How do VAT and sales taxes work in China?: When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the China VAT skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more China skill on this below.
What do I need to do to pay staff in China?: Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the CN Social Insurance skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.
Do invoices in China have to be electronic?: When e-invoicing applies, the formats and the dates it starts. Read the CN Fapiao Einvoice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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Topic:All Cross-Border E-Invoicing Company Formation Income Tax Payroll VAT / GST

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