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Our company has been doing transit trade recently. It involves purchasing goods from overseas suppliers and selling them directly to overseas customers without passing through China's customs territory. I'd like to know whether this kind of transit trade is subject to stamp duty. If it is, what is the basis for calculation? I hope to get a professional and accurate reply. Thank you!

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Andrew Huang
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0

Supply chain optimization expertConsult

Whether transit trade is subject to stamp duty depends on the specific situation. First of all, stamp duty is a kind of tax levied on the act of signing and receiving legally valid vouchers in economic activities and economic exchanges. If relevant contracts are signed for transit trade, such as purchase contracts and sales contracts, stamp duty is theoretically levied.

As for the tax calculation basis, if the purchase amount and the sales amount are separately stated in the contract, usually these two amounts are taken as the basis, and the stamp duty is affixed at the rate of three ten-thousandths applicable to purchase and sales contracts. If the amounts are not separately recorded in the contract but recorded in the form of total price including tax, then the total price including tax is taken as the tax calculation basis. However, tax policies may vary in different regions. It is recommended that you communicate and confirm with the local tax authorities in a timely manner to accurately fulfill your tax obligations and avoid tax risks.

David Li
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0

Senior customs declaration consultantConsult

Generally speaking, as long as a purchase and sales contract is signed, transit trade may be subject to stamp duty. However, policies vary from place to place. Some places have preferences or different identifications for specific types of transit trade. It is best to consult the local tax bureau.

Amanda Yang
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0

Cost control consultantConsult

If transit trade involves vouchers with the nature of contracts, such as orders, confirmations, etc., it may be subject to stamp duty. The specific implementation shall be carried out in accordance with local regulations. You can call 12366 for consultation.

Emily Liu
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0

Settlement and payment expertConsult

It depends on the form of contract signing. If a unified contract covering the whole process of transit trade is signed, it is very likely to be subject to stamp duty, which is calculated based on the contract amount.

Michelle Chen
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0

Business coordination consultantConsult

If the transit trade contract falls within the scope of taxable vouchers for stamp duty, it will be levied. You can check the specific policy documents issued by the local tax department for confirmation.

Sarah Zhang
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0

Document expertConsult

Whether transit trade is subject to stamp duty mainly depends on whether there is a contract that meets the items of stamp duty. If there is, the corresponding tax rate shall be paid.

James Liu
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0

Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult

Whether transit trade is subject to stamp duty needs to be combined with the actual situation of business contracts and also needs to refer to the local tax implementation standards. It is best to verify with the competent tax authorities.

Robert Chen
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0

Customer service consultantConsult

If there is a clear written contract for transit trade, stamp duty is basically levied. The specific calculation basis shall be in accordance with tax regulations, which may vary in different regions.

Jennifer Wang
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0

Market development consultantConsult

Whether transit trade is subject to stamp duty mainly depends on the situation of contract signing. If a taxable contract is signed, the tax shall be calculated according to relevant rules. You can consult the local tax commissioner.

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