CHINA TAX INFORMATION

Date Modified: 01.16.2007
Content: CHINA - ESL teachers tax information

 

 

PLEASE READ: These are TAX BASICS. This information is here to give you a general idea of the tax situation in China. This is not a definitive guide and is generalized for the majority of teachers/expats dealing with the tax system in China. Once you are in China please contact your local tax office for the latest and most reliable tax information. If you are having problems with your employer, the tax bureau or the government it might be wise to contact local, professional help as soon as possible.

 

China Tax Facts - The Basics
China - Tax Year	January 1 – May 31
China - Tax Rates	Monthly Salary in Chinese Yuan 500 or less - 5% 500 - 2000 - 15% 5,000 - 20,000 - 20% 20,000 - 40,000 - 25% 40,000 - 60,000 - 30% 60,000 - 80,000 - 35% 80,000 - 100,000 - 40% 100,000 yuan or more - 45% ENGLISH TEACHERS - If you are teaching at a SAFEA approved school and have a monthly salary of less than 4,800 RMB you will be taxed at 0%. If your income is over 4,800 RMB you will be taxed at 20%.
China - taxpayer classification	Any individual who has domicile in China or who has no domicile in China but has resided in China for one year or more shall pay Individual Income Tax on his world-wide income. Any individual who is neither domiciled nor resident in China or who has resided in China for less than one year shall pay Individual Income Tax on the income from sources inside China.
Filing Tax Returns	Your employer should pay taxes directly to the Administration of Taxes and will deduct the amount from your salary.Ê
Other taxes	Consumption Tax - Included in product price Value added tax - Included in product price

 

MORE INFORMATION

Beijing Local Taxation Bureau - http://english.tax861.gov.cn/index_english.asp
EFL-Law - http://www.efl-law.com

 

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