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  April 10, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  China and Italy Sign New Double Taxation Agreement

  The new China-Italy DTA breaks down many of the barriers that obstructed cross-border trade, investment, and knowledge exchange between the two countries.
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  March 27, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Hong Kong Removed from EU Watchlist on Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions

  On March 12, 2019, the European Commission removed Hong Kong from the European Union’s watchlist on non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.
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  March 8, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  VAT Rates in China Lowered – 2019 Work Report Announcement

  China will lower its value-added tax rates as part of an RMB 2 trillion (US$298 billion) tax cut package. See the new VAT rates here.
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  March 4, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  China’s New IIT Rules: A Guide for Employers – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine

  We explain changes to individual taxation in China, including the revision of tax brackets, expanding deductibles, and altered residency rules for foreign workers.
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  February 26, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 8 minutes
  

  Audit and Tax Compliance in China: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Companies

  To achieve full compliance, foreign invested enterprises in China need to follow the specified annual audit procedures established by the government.
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  February 21, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  The First Sale Rule: A Way to Reduce Exposure to US-China Tariffs?

  We examine the First Sale rule under US Customs law and how firms can use it to navigate the raised tariffs due to the US-China trade war.
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  February 20, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  China’s Pilot Bonded Zone VAT Program

  China recently expanded the scope of its pilot VAT program for comprehensive bonded zones, adding an additional 24 locations.
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  February 13, 2019 by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  New Compliances for Companies Registered in Tax-Friendly Regions

  The British Virgin Islands recently passed legislation strengthening transfer pricing rules, amid international criticism for its status as a tax haven.