Employment tax

Our employment tax and cost management team takes a proactive and global approach to the often neglected on-costs associated with remunerating a workforce. We look at how effectively company employment tax functions support corporate business needs and strong compliance and governance. We also assist our clients to effectively respond to various business challenges and risks. 

Global employment taxes newsletter
Global Employment Taxes Newsletter

Look at how effectively company employment tax functions support corporate business needs and strong compliance and governance.

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Remuneration optimisation and consultation

  • Advise on remuneration structure and preferential tax policies;
  • Assess remuneration package setup and tax withholding arrangement with IIT law and regulations;
  • Untangle payroll procedures and internal control efficiency.

Social security consultation

  • Social security risk assessment and compliance advisory.

Incentive plan design and consultation

  • Design incentive plans and identify controllable elements;
  • Assess effectiveness of existing plan and advise on improvements.

Transaction support

  • Provide due diligence prior to merger & acquisition, including cost projection and risk assessment services. 

Compliance review

  • Identify and mitigate current and emerging employment risks caused by legislation and regulation;
  • Strengthen risk management controls, policies and procedures.

Tax authorities liaison

  • Provide supports on enquiry, review and audit from tax authorities;
  • Work with clients on remediation and negotiation with tax authorities.

Data analysis

  • Provide research and benchmarking to remuneration package and policy.

With the reform of individual income tax law and regulations, our services offer the following advantages:

  • Through established, proven processes, we provide the required compliance services efficiently and on time, taking into account our clients’ needs;
  • Our specialists ensure that our clients can count on reliable and competent services on human resource management, income operating procedures, remuneration and payroll system upgrade with the Individual Tax reform;
  • Our professional team is able to provide accurate cost projections, and our clients are always informed about the latest developments in employment tax and social security regulations;
  • With many years of consulting for domestic and international clients, our team has solid experience in assisting with individual tax residency assessment, as well as risk management on Permanent Establishment;
  • Our specialists possess profound specialised knowledge on social security, pension and retirement plans.

Contact us

Jane Cheung

Partner, PwC China

Tel: +[86] (21) 2323 3031

Faye Yu

Partner, PwC China

Tel: +[86] (21) 2323 8767

Wenny Cao

Partner, PwC China

Tel: +[86] (10) 6533 3008

Johnny Shen

Partner, PwC China

Tel: +[86] (21) 2323 1005

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