Foreign companies could be caught in China's new indirect transfer rules

February 11, 2015

In a strong indication of its growing commitment to enforcing tax compliance, China’s State Administration of Taxation released updated indirect transfer rules to replace Notice 698. Tax professionals say the more stringent tax rules, which include safe harbour regulations, withholding tax obligations of the buyer, and clarifications of reasonable commercial purpose, are both welcome and concerning.

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