Regulatory updates - China

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Get the latest news and updates on e-invoicing, e-ordering, e-archiving and indirect tax regulatory requirements for China.
2025-07-04

China is progressing in digitalizing accounting and tax processes

The Chinese Ministry of Finance recently published the Notice on Promoting the Application of Electronic Voucher Accounting Data Standards, a leap toward digitalizing financial and accounting practices. This builds on the progress made by the pilot program initiated in 2022, representing a nationwide rollout of standardized digital accounting processes.

2024-11-28

National rollout of fully digitalized e-fapiao set on 1 December 2024

The State Taxation Administration (STA) in China has officially declared the roll-out of the nationwide fully digitalized e-fapiao, starting 1 December 2024. 

2023-11-16

E-fapiao pilot progressively expands to further regions

The Chinese government expanded the e-fapiao pilot to an additional seven regions. Following the latest ones joining the pilot, the deployment of fully digitalized invoices is almost done.

Country specifications

E-Invoicing/CTC Model:

Clearance (under roll-out)

Mandatory Infrastructure:

STA

Mandatory Format:

Local XML

Mandatory for Issuing:

Aim to implement by 2025

Mandatory for Receiving:

Aim to implement by 2025

eSignature:

Mandatory

Archiving Period:

30 years

Archiving Abroad:

Allowed under conditions

 
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