Core Viewpoint - The announcement by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration regarding tax policies on gold transactions may reduce the attractiveness of investing in physical gold through non-exchange channels, leading ordinary investors to prefer gold ETFs and other exchange-traded products that offer tax benefits and investment convenience [1][3]. Summary by Relevant Sections Tax Policy Changes - The new policy states that from now until December 31, 2027, transactions of standard gold through the Shanghai Gold Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange will be exempt from value-added tax (VAT) for sellers [3]. - For transactions that do not involve physical delivery, the exchanges will exempt VAT; for those that do, there will be a distinction between investment and non-investment uses of standard gold, applying different VAT policies accordingly [3]. Market Impact - Following the announcement, retail gold stocks experienced significant declines, with Hong Kong-listed companies such as Luk Fook Holdings, Chow Tai Fook, and Lao Puhuang seeing drops exceeding 7%, and Luk Fook Holdings experiencing a decline of nearly 9% [5]. - A-share listed companies like Chao Hong Ji approached their daily limit down, while other companies like Zhou Dsheng and Man Ka Long also saw declines of over 2% [5]. Industry Insights - Industry experts suggest that the policy aims to enhance the regulation of the precious metals market, encouraging compliance among industry players, including institutions and retailers, to trade through exchange channels [4]. - The tax exemption for exchange-based gold transactions is expected to lower costs for institutions and the jewelry industry, promoting a more favorable tax environment for compliant trading [4].
黄金交易税收政策调整 六福集团大跌近9%