e-Invoicing in China

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Characteristics of the electronic invoice in China

China is currently reforming its invoicing system, with plans to implement digital invoicing across the country fully. The goal is to phase out paper invoices by 2024. e-Invoicing is mandatory for new taxpayers in both the B2C and B2B sectors and for enterprises that have received an invitation from their regional tax authorities.

During the transition period, both paper and e-invoices will coexist. However, the goal is to eliminate paper invoices by the end of 2024. By 2025, China aims to have transitioned to Fully Digitalized Electronic Invoices (FDEIs).

Tax Authority

Tax Authority

State Taxation and Administration (STA).

Obligation

Obligation

Currently it is only mandatory for new taxpayers. Old taxpayers can join voluntarily. 

Format

Format

XML.

Digital Signature

Digital Signature

Mandatory.

Fiscal Control

Fiscal Control

Invoices must include the Unique code. Unique codes must be requested from STA.

Print format

Print format

Printed invoices must include QR code.

Archiving

Archiving

10 years.

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Common questions

It is the name of the invoice in China.

The e-fapiao is the digital representation of the electronic invoice (fapiao). There are two types, the general and special invoice. The general e-fapiao is issued when the sale of a product or service is not VAT deductible. The special e-fapiao is issued when the transaction is VAR deductible.

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Implementation of e-Invoicing around the world

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