1、Tax Health and Dispute Strategies for Foreign Firms in China Why Tax Health Is a Strategic Priority in ChinaBuilding and Maintaining Tax Health Handling Tax Audits and Investigations Resolving Tax Disputes and Minimizing RisksPg 04Pg 08Pg 14Pg 19Issue 208 August 2025|www.china- From Dezan Shira&Asso

2、ciates China Briefing Issue 208 August 20252IntroductionCreditsPublisher-Asia Briefing Media Ltd.Editor-Qian Zhou Contributors-Hannah Feng,Fiona Sun,and Arendse HuldDesigner-Aparajita ZadooFor foreign-invested enterprises(FIEs)operating in China,tax health is no longer just a compliance matter it ha

3、s become a critical element of competitiveness.In todays regulatory environment,businesses that proactively manage their tax affairs are better positioned to reduce risk exposure,access preferential policies,and maintain a constructive relationship with tax authorities.Amid ongoing fiscal pressure,C

4、hinas tax authorities are sharpening their enforcement tools and tightening compliance oversight.The adoption of advanced technologies,such as big data analytics and the fully digitalized Golden Tax Phase IV system,has enabled precise,real-time monitoring of tax behavior.At the same time,authorities

5、 are pushing forward with credit-based tax administration,rewarding compliant taxpayers with significant administrative and financial incentives,while increasing scrutiny of high-risk entities.This environment places foreign companies under heightened pressure to ensure accurate filings,identify and

6、 address red flags early,and document transactions thoroughly.Meanwhile,improperly handled audits or disputes can escalate quickly resulting in costly penalties,operational disruptions,and reputational damage.This issue of China Briefing magazine explores how foreign businesses can proactively estab