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VAT Law draft implementation measures show Beijing looking to raise VAT revenue

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On Monday, the finance ministry (MoF) released draft implementation measures for the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law for public comment.

The draft measures lay out definitions and compliance procedures to support the law’s effective rollout when it takes effect next January.

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