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China Beijing Q&A Concerning Launch of VAT E-Fapiao Public Service Platform (Optimized Version)

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On 16 March 2020, Beijing officially launched the VAT E-Fapiao Public Service Platform (Optimized Version). After obtaining Tax UKey, taxpayer can issue VAT invoice via VAT E-Fapiao Public Service Platform (Optimized Version)

Q: What is Tax UKey? What can we do by using it?
A:
Tax Ukey is a tax control device containing digital certificate. Taxpayer can use a Tax Ukey to login the VAT E-Fapiao Public Service Platform (Optimized Version) and the VAT Invoice Integrated Service Platform (for enterprise) to conduct invoice related work.  

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What is the difference between the Tax UKey and the Tax Control Disc?  Is it necessary for taxpayers to apply for the two devices?
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From the respect of function, there is no difference between Tax UKey and Tax Control Disc, and both of them can be used to issue VAT invoice and to report VAT data to tax authority and so on. But Tax Ukey is free of charge and more portable. Taxpayer who has obtained one of them does not need to apply for the other.

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Which enterprises can apply for Tax Ukey?
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From 16 March 2020 onwards, newly registered taxpayer who needs to issue VAT invoice shall apply to obtain Tax UKey. Other taxpayer who has not obtained any other tax control devices may apply to obtain Tax Ukey directly. Those who have obtained other tax control device may apply to obtain Tax Ukey for a change.  

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How to apply for Tax UKey?
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Newly registered taxpayer may apply for Tax UKey via Electronic Tax Bureau after taxation registration. Other taxpayers need to contact their competent tax authority to apply.

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How to issue VAT invoice using Tax UKey?
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Taxpayer needs to download and login to VAT Invoice Issuance Software (Tax UKey version) to issue VAT invoice.

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What functions does the VAT Invoice Issuance Software (Tax UKey version) have?
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The main functions of the VAT Invoice Issuance Software (Tax UKey version) include invoice management, data management, system setup, system maintenance, etc.

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What kind of VAT invoices could taxpayer issue using Tax UKey?
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Taxpayer can use Tax Ukey to issue hard copy of VAT special invoice, VAT general invoice and VAT general E-Fapiao. From 1 April 2020 onwards, newly registered taxpayer can issue motor vehicle sales invoice and second-hand vehicle sales invoice.

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Can taxpayer issue VAT E-Fapiao right after obtaining Tax UKey?
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Taxpayer will still need to conduct invoice type verification for VAT E-Fapiao and apply for E-Fapiao first.  

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