MAINLAND CHINA

16 January 2019

US-origin rice has now been cleared for import to China, with the proviso that all prevailing inspection and quarantine requirements are complied with. More

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China Confirms Changes to Provisional Import-Export Tariffs

14 January 2019

The provisional import and export tariffs on a range of goods were revised as of 1 January this year in line with a prior announcement by the State Council Customs Tariff Commission. More

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Hengqin Introduces Enhanced Cross-Border E-Commerce Development Measures

11 January 2019

A number of new measures have been introduced to boost cross border e-commerce in Hengqin. These include grants of up to RMB3 million for e-commerce import/export companies and of up to RMB1.5 million for cross-border e-commerce platforms. More

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China Confirms Extension of Recycled Oil Tax Exemption Initiative

11 January 2019

The tax relief on recycled mineral oil products is to be extended until 2023. More

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China Adjusts Import Duty for Key Technological Equipment

10 January 2019

As of 1 January this year, companies importing items required for the manufacture of certain state-prioritised products will be exempt from customs duties and import value-added tax. More

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China Releases Updated Commodity Classifications

10 January 2019

The General Administration of Customs (GAC) has recently issued classification decisions on certain commodities as well as the rescindment of certain others. More

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China Announces National Adoption of Market Access Negative List

09 January 2019

Following a 15-region trial, an updated Negative List has been issued for national use. More

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Guangdong Looks to Enhance Employment Environment

08 January 2019

Guangdong-based businesses are to benefit from a number of new measures designed to boost employment throughout the province, including discounted loans for start-ups, unemployment insurance premium rebates for retaining employees and a doubling of the social insurance premium subsidy period for hiring new graduates. More

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Shenzhen Adjusts Chargeable Rates for Enterprise Income Tax

07 January 2019

The State Administration of Taxation (SAT) Shenzhen Tax Service has recently issued an announcement setting forth the chargeable rates of income for enterprise income tax on assessment basis for different categories of businesses. More

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Dongguan Announces Arrangements for Shared Registered Office Facility

02 January 2019

Multiple start-ups will now be able to share the same business address, in line with an announcement by Dongguan’s municipal authorities. More

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