Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the public consultation on the draft implementation regulations for the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law in China, which aims to ensure the smooth implementation of the VAT Law starting from January 1, 2026. The draft provides detailed clarifications on various tax system elements, enhancing the certainty and operability of the tax system [2][16]. Summary by Sections General Provisions - The draft specifies definitions for taxable transactions involving goods, services, intangible assets, and real estate [3]. Taxpayer Definitions - Clarifications are provided regarding taxpayers, including units and individuals, general taxpayers, and small-scale taxpayers [4]. Consumption of Services and Intangible Assets - The draft clarifies the circumstances under which services and intangible assets are consumed domestically [5]. VAT Invoices - It is specified that VAT special invoices must separately indicate sales amounts and VAT amounts [6]. Export Goods and Cross-Border Services - The draft clarifies the scope of export goods and cross-border sales of services and intangible assets, along with applicable rules for multiple tax rates [7][8][9]. Tax Payable Details - Specific provisions regarding the calculation of payable VAT, including input tax deduction methods and rules, are detailed [10]. Input Tax Deductions - The draft outlines methods for input tax deductions and the scope of deductible tax certificates [11]. - It also specifies how to adjust VAT amounts and sales amounts in cases of sales discounts, returns, or cancellations [11]. - Further clarifications are made regarding non-deductible input tax for loan services and non-taxable transactions [13]. Fixed Assets and Long-Term Assets - The draft provides rules for input tax deductions related to fixed assets, intangible assets, and real estate [15]. Tax Incentives - The draft details tax incentives for sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, and elderly care, including the standards and conditions for these incentives [17]. International Practices - The draft incorporates international practices regarding the consumption location of services and intangible assets in cross-border transactions, aligning with global VAT legislative models [17].

记者11日从财政部了解到，为保障《中华人民共和国增值税法》顺利实施，财政部会同税务总局研究起 草了《中华人民共和国增值税法实施条例（征求意见稿）》，当日起向社会公开征求意见。 "增值税法实施条例对增值税法第四条第四项所称'服务、无形资产在境内消费'作了细化解释。"杨小强 说，"服务、无形资产在境内消费"，一直是国际增值税的立法难题，但目前缺乏国际增值税条约等予以 有效协调。征求意见稿对不同国家的跨境销售服务、无形资产的消费地判断规则进行了学习研究，有吸 收、创新与协调，既与国际接轨，也符合我国实际。 增值税是我国第一大税种。去年底召开的十四届全国人大常委会第十三次会议表决通过了增值税法，自 2026年1月1日起施行。 （文章来源：新华社） "增值税法实施条例是增值税法的基础性配套行政法规，与增值税法以及增值税规范性政策文件一起构 成了我国增值税的法律法规体系，是增值税法落地实施的重要保障。"中国财政科学研究院公共收入研 究中心主任梁季说。 《中华人民共和国增值税法实施条例（征求意见稿）》包括总则、税率、应纳税额、税收优惠、征收管 理、附则等六章五十七条内容，主要对增值税法有关规定进一步细化明确，对授权国务院规 ...