财政部延续两项境外机构投资相关债券利息免税优惠政策

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration of China have announced the extension of tax exemption policies for interest income from bonds held by foreign institutional investors in the domestic bond market, effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027 [3][4]. Group 1: Tax Policies - From January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, interest income from bonds held by foreign institutional investors in the domestic bond market will be exempt from corporate income tax and value-added tax [3]. - From August 8, 2025, to December 31, 2027, interest income from foreign-issued government bonds and local government bonds will be exempt from value-added tax for foreign institutional investors [3]. - The previous announcement indicated that from August 8, 2025, value-added tax would be reinstated on interest income from newly issued government bonds, local government bonds, and financial bonds, but the new policy provides an exemption for foreign investors [3]. Group 2: Market Impact - The ongoing tax exemption policies are expected to lower the holding costs for foreign institutional investors, thereby increasing their returns and attracting more investment into China's bond market [4]. - The increasing participation of foreign investors in China's financial market is seen as a significant factor in promoting the opening up of the bond market and the internationalization of the Renminbi [4].