FAQ – China Property Sale & Fund Remittance 常见问题-中国房产出售和资金汇出

Yes. A foreign company can sell property in China even without a registered local entity. However, the transaction must be structured carefully to comply with tax clearance requirements, regulated bank settlement procedures, and SAFE-approved cross-border fund remittance.

可以。 即使没有注册的本地实体，外国公司也可以在中国出售房产。不过，交易结构必须经过审慎安排，以确保符合税务清算要求、受监管的银行结算流程，以及国家外汇管理局（SAFE）批准的跨境资金汇出规定。

Yes. Foreign individuals do not need to be physically present in China to complete a property sale.

Through a notarized and hague apostilled power of attorney, the owner may authorize a trusted representative to handle the entire transaction process on their behalf, including property transfer, tax procedures, and related formalities.

可以。外国个人无需亲自身在中国即可完成房产出售交易。 通过经公证并加盖海牙认证（Hague Apostille）的授权委托书，房产所有人可以授权一位值得信赖的代理人代其处理整个交易流程，包括房产过户、税务手续及相关行政事宜。

如果护照在购房与售房期间进行了更新，该如何处理？

If the passport has been renewed or changed between the property purchase and sale, you must obtain an official attestation to confirm that the old passport and the new passport belong to the same individual.

如果在房产购入与售出期间护照发生了更新或变更，您必须获取一份官方证明文件，以确认新旧两本护照均属于同一位个人所有。

Yes, as long as the relevant documents are prepared in accordance with regulations, you may handle the foreign exchange purchase and outward remittance of the housing sale proceeds based on your immigration status.

可以。只要按照相关法规准备好所需文件，您即可依据您当前的移民身份，办理房产出售所得资金的购汇及境外汇出手续。

Yes, as long as all required documents are ready, you can process foreign exchange purchase and outward remittance in one time.

可以。只要备齐所有必要文件，您即可一次性完成购汇及境外汇出手续。

It depends on which city the property is located in. If the city does not impose property purchase restrictions, the procedure can be processed directly only if the relevant documents required are ready. If the city has purchase restrictions, such as Beijing, the party whose name is being added or changed must hold valid property purchase qualification.

这取决于房产所在的具体城市。 如果该城市未实施房产限购政策，且您已备齐所有必要的申请文件，则可直接办理相关手续。 如果该城市实行购房限制政策（例如北京），则拟新增或变更产权登记名称的一方必须具备有效的购房资格。 Regarding taxes 关于税费: This transaction is tax-exempt 本次交易免征税费。

为何许多涉及外资的中国房产交易最终以失败告终？

Many transactions fail due to unclear payment structures, lack of tax planning, and uncertainty around cross-border fund remittance.

许多交易失败的原因在于：支付结构不明确、缺乏税务筹划，以及跨境资金汇出存在不确定性。

Without a compliant and pre-designed transaction pathway, buyers often withdraw due to perceived regulatory risk.

若缺乏合规且预先规划好的交易路径，买方往往会因对监管风险的顾虑而选择退出交易。

外国公司在中国出售房产时，需要缴纳哪些税费？

Foreign-owned property sales may involve multiple taxes, including value-added tax, land appreciation tax, and corporate income tax.

涉及外资的房产出售交易可能涉及多种税费，包括增值税、土地增值税以及企业所得税。

Accurate tax assessment and clearance are essential before ownership transfer and fund remittance can proceed.

在进行产权过户及资金汇出之前，必须完成准确的税费核算与清缴手续。

外国个人在中国出售房产时，需要缴纳哪些税费？

When a foreign individual sells property in China, several taxes may apply depending on the property type, holding period, and transaction structure.

外国个人在中国出售房产时，根据房产类型、持有期限及交易结构的不同，可能涉及多种税费。

Commonly applicable taxes include value-added tax (VAT), individual income tax, and surcharges related to the transaction. In certain cases, exemptions or preferential treatments may apply if specific conditions are met.

常见的适用税种包括增值税（VAT）、个人所得税以及与交易相关的附加税费。 在特定情况下，若符合特定条件，还可享受免税或税收优惠待遇。

Accurate tax assessment and proper clearance with local tax authorities are essential before ownership transfer and cross-border fund remittance can proceed.

在进行产权过户及跨境资金汇出之前，必须完成准确的税费核算，并向当地税务机关妥善办理清缴手续。

在中国出售房产前，需要做哪些准备工作？

It is important to make a clear plan in advance. In addition to understanding the procedures and documents required for the sale, researching the current market price of the property, and preparing for the outward remittance of the sale proceeds, you should also decide which country you plan to remit the funds to.

提前制定清晰的计划至关重要。 除了了解房产出售所需的具体流程与文件、调研房产当前的市值价格，以及为出售款项的境外汇出做好准备外，您还需明确决定计划将资金汇往哪个国家。

Many countries implement global taxation and double taxation, so you need to learn in advance about the local tax policies of the destination country — and even state or regional governments — where the funds will be received, as well as what supporting documents must be submitted. This way, you can have everything ready in advance during the property transaction process.

许多国家实行全球征税制度，且存在双重征税问题；因此，您需要提前了解资金接收目的地国家（甚至该国的州或地方政府）的当地税收政策，并明确需要提交哪些相应的证明文件。 唯有如此，您才能在房产交易过程中做到万事俱备，从容应对。