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China plans to shift VAT collection from production to consumption sites to boost domestic demand and reduce regional protectionism.
China is exploring a shift in its Value-Added Tax collection from production sites to consumption locations to foster a unified national market, analysts say.
The move aims to reduce local protectionism by incentivizing regions to boost consumer spending through better public services and social safety nets rather than shielding domestic industries.
Currently, VAT—over 38% of total tax revenue—fuels regional competition to attract manufacturers.
By taxing consumption instead, the government could redirect funds from factory incentives toward improving healthcare, pensions, and childcare, such as a 3,600 yuan annual subsidy per child under three.
Experts stress that raising low pensions—averaging just over 200 yuan monthly for rural and nonworking urban residents—toward subsistence levels is key to reducing precautionary savings and unlocking domestic demand.
The reform is part of broader efforts to transition to a consumption-led economy and build a more integrated, equitable market.
China tiene previsto trasladar la recaudación del IVA de la producción a los sitios de consumo para impulsar la demanda interna y reducir el proteccionismo regional.