Notice of Policy Extension on the Enterprise Income Tax and Value-Added Tax for Offshore Institutions Investing in the Onshore Bond Market—Joint Announcement of MOF and STA (No. 5 [2026])
13 January 2026
In order to further promote the opening-up of the bond market, the relevant tax policy is hereby announced as follows:
For offshore institutions investing in the onshore bond market, the enterprise income tax and value-added tax for bond interest income is temporarily exempted for the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.
The scope of the abovementioned temporary exemption of enterprise income tax excludes the bond interest which is earned by offshore institutions through their offices or establishments set up onshore and has an actual connection with such offices or establishments.
The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration
13 January 2026
For offshore institutions investing in the onshore bond market, the enterprise income tax and value-added tax for bond interest income is temporarily exempted for the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027.
The scope of the abovementioned temporary exemption of enterprise income tax excludes the bond interest which is earned by offshore institutions through their offices or establishments set up onshore and has an actual connection with such offices or establishments.
The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration
13 January 2026
*If there is any inconsistency or conflict between the English and Chinese version of this Notice, the Chinese version shall prevail.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this document is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, invitation or recommendation to buy or sell any securities or to provide any investment advice or service of any kind. This document is not directed at, and is not intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject any of Bond Connect Company Limited ("BCCL") and/or its affiliates to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country.
No section or clause in this document may be regarded as creating any obligation on BCCL and/or its affiliates. Rights and obligations with regard to the trading and settlement of any securities effected on the CFETS, including through the Bond Connect, shall be set out solely in the applicable rules of the Entities, as well as the applicable laws, rules and regulations of Mainland of China and Hong Kong in effect from time to time.
Although the information contained in this document is obtained or compiled from sources believed to be reliable, BCCL and/or its affiliates assume no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions or other inaccuracies in the information or for the consequences thereof. **It should not be used as a substitute for investment, accounting, tax, legal or other professional advice. If you are in any doubt about the contents of this document, you should seek independent professional advice.**BCCL and/or its affiliates assume no responsibility or liability for any cost, expense, loss or damage, directly or indirectly, howsoever caused, of any kind, arising from the use of or reliance upon any information provided in this document, or in the presentation given.
**Forward-looking statements: This document may contain forward-looking statements, including but not limited to projections, estimates, forecasts, and opinions. These statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. BCCL and/or its affiliates do not undertake any obligation to update these statements in light of new information or future events. **