China’s new VAT regulations have taken effect on January 1, 2026. This major reform reshapes Chinese VAT rules for cross‑border services, international supply chains and global business models. Companies operating in or with China will need to reassess their structures and processes to ensure compliance, mitigate tax risks and identify potential optimization opportunities.
In this webcast the KPMG Experts Katrin Uder, Kenneth Leung and Bastian Liegmann provide a concise overview of the upcoming changes. Topics include:
the key reforms introduced by the new Chinese VAT Regulations
implications for international business models, e.g. VAT withholding requirements for cross‑border transactions
“place of supply” rules and new restrictions for input VAT recovery
Input VAT optimization strategies and use of government subsidies in the Chinese market
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