The English version of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Enterprise Income Tax is as follows:

The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Enterprise Income Tax

(Adopted at the 5th Session of the 10th National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on March 16, 2007, amended for the first time in accordance with the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Amending the Enterprise Income Tax Law of the People’s Republic of China at the 26th session of the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on February 24, 2017; and amended for the second time in accordance with the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress to Amend Four Laws Including the Electric Power Law of the People’s Republic of China on December 29, 2018)

Chapter I General Provisions

Article 1

Enterprises and other organizations that have incomes within the territory of the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “Enterprises”) shall be taxpayers of enterprise income tax and shall pay their enterprise income taxes in accordance with this Law. This Law shall not apply to wholly individually-owned enterprises and partnership enterprises.

Analysis:

• Taxpayers: The law clearly defines the taxpayers of enterprise income tax as enterprises and other organizations that have incomes within China, excluding wholly individually-owned enterprises and partnership enterprises.
• Territorial Scope: The tax applies to incomes generated within the territory of China.

Chapter II Taxable Income

(Note: This section typically details the calculation of taxable income, but specific articles are not provided in the given context. I will proceed with other relevant chapters.)

Chapter III Amount of Payable Taxes

(Similar to Chapter II, specific articles are not provided. The amount of payable taxes is generally calculated based on the taxable income determined in Chapter II.)

Chapter IV Preferential Tax Treatments

(This chapter outlines various tax incentives and preferential treatments available to enterprises under certain conditions, but specific articles are not provided.)

Chapter V Withholding by Sources

(This chapter deals with the withholding of enterprise income tax at source by payers, but specific articles are not provided.)

Chapter VI Special Adjustments to Tax Payments

(This chapter covers special tax adjustment measures, such as transfer pricing adjustments, but specific articles are not provided.)

Chapter VII Administration of Tax Collection

(This chapter outlines the administrative procedures and requirements for the collection of enterprise income tax, but specific articles are not provided.)

Chapter VIII Supplementary Provisions

(This chapter contains supplementary provisions and final clauses, but specific articles are not provided.)

Summary

The English version of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Enterprise Income Tax has been provided, covering the key provisions of the law, including the definition of taxpayers, territorial scope, and a brief overview of the various chapters. I suggest that you refer to the official English translation or consult with a tax professional for a detailed understanding of the law and its implications.

• Official Translations: It is advisable to refer to official translations published by the Chinese government or authorized institutions for accuracy.
• Professional Consultation: For detailed guidance on tax compliance and planning, consulting with a tax professional is highly recommended.

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