Find out if you owe Individual Income Tax in China as a non-domiciled foreigner
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How it works
China's IIT law has two key thresholds that determine how much of your global income is taxable. Enter your passport stamp dates and get your result in under 2 minutes.
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183-Day RuleSpend 183 or more days in China in a calendar year and you qualify as a tax resident. Below 183 days, you are a non-resident and only China-sourced income is taxed.
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6-Year Worldwide Income ThresholdTax residents with fewer than 6 consecutive qualifying years are protected from worldwide income tax. After 6 unbroken years, worldwide income becomes taxable.
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The Reset ButtonYour 6-year count resets if you spend 30 or more consecutive days outside China in any year, or if you spend fewer than 183 days in China that year.
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CRS — Why Hiding Income No Longer WorksThe Common Reporting Standard is an OECD framework under which 100+ countries, including China, automatically share bank account data, investment balances, and income records with each other every year. If you hold a foreign bank account, own overseas property, or receive dividends abroad, China's tax authority very likely already has that information. Self-reporting your worldwide income is not optional once you cross the 6-year threshold.
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Status
Are you domiciled in China?
Domicile means China is your permanent home by reason of household registration (户口), family ties, or long-standing habitual residence — regardless of nationality.
Travel History
Enter your China passport stamps
Add each period you've been in China over the past 6+ years using your passport entry and exit dates. Both arrival and departure days count as China days. Gaps between stays are automatically treated as time abroad.
Income Profile
What best describes where your income comes from?
This determines how much the 6-year rule matters to your personal tax exposure.
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This calculator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. China's IIT rules are complex — double tax treaties, employer-borne taxes, and individual circumstances can materially alter the analysis. Always consult a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
