KEYWAY CONSULTING Practical Resources for Foreign Property Owners --------------------------------------- Selling Property in China Checklist 【Version 2026】
Helping Foreign Property Owners Sell Property in China and Transfer Funds Overseas Before Listing Your Property □ Confirm property ownership certificate (red book) □ Check whether the property has any mortgage or legal restrictions □ Review previous purchase documents (purchase agreement & land tax invoice) □ Verify passport and identity documents (Passport reissued or not?) □ Confirm whether you need to return to China □ Determine whether a Power of Attorney (POA) is required □ Estimate applicable taxes and transaction costs □ Verify China bank account status and review your overseas bank account information □ Review Marital Status □ Learn tax policies of the destination country for housing sale proceeds □ Check for any registered citizen right under this property by others During the Sale Process ☐ Sign the sales agreement ☐ Prepare all required documents ☐ Coordinate with the property registration authority ☐ Receive the purchase deposit ☐ Process escrow for property purchase funds □ Proceed tax payment After the Sale ☐ Apply for foreign exchange approval (if applicable) ☐ Prepare bank remittance documents ☐ Verify overseas receiving account information ☐ Complete cross-border fund transfer ☐ Keep copies of all transaction documents Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌ Waiting until after closing to plan fund remittance ❌ Incomplete Power of Attorney documents ❌ Missing tax records ❌ No Chinese bank account available ❌ Assuming all banks follow the same procedures
Related Resources • Property Sale Timeline • China Property Sale Tax Preparation Checklist • POA Checklist • China Property Inheritance Checklist • Foreign Company Property Disposal Checklist • Transfer Money Out of China Checklist Need professional assistance? Book a confidential consultation with Keyway Consulting 📧: erichu@keywayconsulting.cn WeChat: Eric-033 📞: +8610 13810629497 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-hu-a2829017
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