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境外投资者再投资时,如何计算税收抵免额度?官方解读
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-01 01:58

Core Viewpoint - The announcement by the National Taxation Administration regarding the tax credit policy for foreign investors reinvesting distributed profits provides clarity on the implementation of tax deferral and tax credit policies, ensuring that foreign investors can benefit from these incentives while adhering to specific conditions [1][2]. Group 1: Tax Deferral Policy - The tax deferral policy remains effective despite the issuance of the new announcements, allowing foreign investors to continue enjoying the benefits of deferring corporate income tax on reinvested profits [1]. - Foreign investors can still benefit from the tax credit policy while enjoying the tax deferral policy [1]. Group 2: Reinvestment Timeframe - The reinvestment period for foreign investors is calculated based on the month specified in the "Profit Reinvestment Situation Table" issued by the business authority, with the earlier of the month of investment recovery or the completion of legal changes marking the end of the reinvestment period [2]. Group 3: Tax Credit Calculation - The tax credit amount for reinvestment is determined based on two scenarios: either 10% of the reinvestment amount or a lower dividend tax rate as per applicable tax treaties, with the chosen rate being fixed for future calculations [3]. - For multiple reinvestments by the same foreign investor, the tax credit amounts must be aggregated separately for each profit distribution enterprise [3]. Group 4: Adjustments to Tax Credit Amounts - If a foreign investor does not meet the conditions for the tax credit policy, adjustments to the tax credit amounts will be required [6]. - In cases where a foreign investor recovers part of their investment before the five-year holding period, the tax credit amount must be reduced accordingly [7]. Group 5: Late Payment Penalties - Foreign investors who incorrectly benefit from the tax credit policy and underpay taxes will incur late payment penalties starting from the date they enjoyed the tax credit [8]. Group 6: Eligible Tax Amounts for Credit - The eligible tax amounts for credit must meet specific criteria, including being derived from the same profit distribution enterprise and occurring after the reinvestment period [9]. Group 7: Currency Conversion for Reinvestment - When foreign investors reinvest in currencies other than RMB, the reinvestment amount must be converted to RMB using the middle exchange rate on the actual payment date [10]. Group 8: Tax Payment Procedures upon Investment Recovery - Upon recovering investments that enjoyed the tax credit policy, foreign investors must differentiate between those that meet the tax credit conditions and those that do not, calculating the tax and penalties accordingly [11]. Group 9: Order of Investment Recovery - The order of recovering investments is prioritized based on whether they have enjoyed the tax credit policy, with specific sequences for different types of investments [13]. Group 10: Handling Remaining Tax Credit Balances - Foreign investors with remaining tax credit balances after December 31, 2028, can continue to utilize these credits until the balance is exhausted [20]. Group 11: Retroactive Application of Tax Credit Policy - Foreign investors can apply for retroactive tax credits for eligible investments made between January 1, 2025, and the announcement date, but these credits can only offset taxes incurred after the announcement [21].