In recent times, the tax authorities in China have indicated an intention to aggressively preserve China’s tax revenue base. All indications suggest that taxpayers in China can expect the authorities to take a very tough approach to tax assessments. As unfortunate as it may seem, taxpayers need to engage tax professionals to advocate on their behalf both with the authorities and in the courts if necessary.

Despite the conventional wisdom that if is very difficult to change government decisions in China, it is our experience, and related statistics demonstrate, that around 70% of tax administrative reconsiderations and/or litigations obtain a successful result. The goal of our Tax Controversy team is to safeguard our clients’ lawful rights through these legal procedures. We have a specialized knowledge of tax law procedures and extensive experience in tax litigation and arbitration through which are able to protect the legal rights of our clients.

We are a full service provider; we not only defend our clients once they are involved in a tax controversy but we also advise them on the appropriate planning and structuring of future transactions to minimize the risk of tax disputes.

How Hwuason can help you? 

• Providing constructive and flexible solutions to minimize the risk of tax disputes;
• Investigation of your case and the collection evidence;
• Planning strategies for litigation;
• Drafting and submitting legal documents;
• Appearing on your behalf in tax-related hearings, administrative reconsideration and litigation;
• Criminal advocacy for tax crimes.

For more information on how Hwuason's Tax Controversy team can assist, please contact:  china@hwuason.com