China - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Chinese Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, China.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in China. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in China.
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Residents and Non-residents
- working in China are required to pay social security contributions on their gross salary in China.
Social security rates for 2010:
- 23.00% (approx) for employees (including basic pension, unemployment, work injury, maternity, medical insurance, local public housing fund,
- 49.00% (approx) for employers (including basic pension, unemployment, work injury, maternity, medical insurance, local public housing fund.