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FAQ about China's Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax Law

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The Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax Law of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax Law) has come into effect from September 1, 2021.

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Who are the taxpayers of Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax?
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The withholding agents of the Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax are the groups and individuals who have the obligation to withhold Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax. No Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax shall be levied on the amount of Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax paid by imported goods or overseas groups and individuals to sell labour services, and intangible assets in China.

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What is the tax rate of Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax?
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Tax rate is 7% if the taxpayer located in the urban area. Tax rate is 5% if the taxpayer located in a county or town. And if the taxpayer located outside the urban area, county or town, tax rate is 1%.

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What is the tax basis for Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax?
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It is calculated based on the actual Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax paid by the taxpayer in accordance with the law.

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How to calculate the taxable amount of Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax?
A: The taxable amount of the Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax is equal to the tax calculation basis multiple by the specific tax rate.

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When does the tax liability for Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax occur?
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The time of tax obligation of Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax is same as the time of tax obligation of Value-added Tax and Consumption Tax and they are paid at the same time.

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