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EconomyChina ends dividend tax exemption for expatriates, applying 20% rate

China’s tax authorities said on Tuesday that expatriates receiving dividends from foreign-funded firms would no longer qualify for a tax exemption. A 20 per cent rate takes effect immediately, with Xinhua describing the change as an effort to unify the tax system.

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SSouth China Morning Post★★★☆☆2026-09-01 09:14Original

China ends dividend tax exemption for expatriates, applying 20% rate
China ends dividend tax exemption for expatriates, applying 20% rateEconomy