The long arm of China’s GAAR

While GAAR are new in China taxation, they have made great waves in the past couple of years. The controversial Circular 698 on indirect disposals will be here to stay in one form or another, but not without increasing resistance from foreign corporations and tax administrations. John Gu, Chris Xing and William Zhang of KPMG expect that the SAT may have to provide clearer guidance and explore an advance ruling system as a way to address the concerns of taxpayers.