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

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- South China Morning Post, 2026-09-01 09:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3365977/china-ends-dividend-tax-exemption-expats-applying-20-rate?utm_source=rss_feed

> 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.