CHINA

E-INVOICING

Latest update December 5th, 2024

On this page you will learn more on e-invoicing in China

Delve into the compliance standards, unravel the e-invoicing framework and infrastructure.  ​

Note: the Country Profile below is focused on the current eInvoicing and eReporting obligations.

Status: 🟢 Live

Covered by DT:  🟢Yes 

Scope

B2B/ B2C e-fapiao e-invoicing for new taxpayers, covering all types of tax invoices including special VAT invoices, general VAT invoices, invoices for automobile vehicle sales, railway tickets, airline itineraries, goods transportation invoices, etc.

Adoption timeline

  1. December 2021: Pilot program “fully digital e-fapiao” launched, with phased roll-out in the various regions
  2. December 2023: Pilot program completely rolled-out to all the provinces in mainland China
  3. December 2024: National rollout of fully digitalized e-fapiao

Model

CENTRALIZED CLEARANCE MODEL

Format

XML

Archiving

It is mandatory to store the invoice for 10 years

External references:

  • STA – China Tax Authority [link]

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FAQ

When is electronic invoicing mandatory?2025-10-16T17:52:22+02:00

Electronic invoicing has become mandatory in an increasing number of countries worldwide. This trend is motivated by the need to increase tax transparency, reduce tax evasion, and improve the efficiency of business operations. Additionally, electronic invoicing serves as a driver of innovation for businesses locally, promoting digitization and automation of administrative processes. Digital Technologies, with its advanced platform, stays updated on these regulatory developments, ensuring that your company remains compliant with the laws in force in every part of the world.
Visit our Electronic Invoicing Radar to stay updated on international regulations and news regarding e-Invoicing and e-Reporting.
How does electronic invoicing work?2025-10-16T17:52:28+02:00

Electronic invoicing involves the generation, sending, receiving, and storing of invoices in digital format, according to specific technical and regulatory standards, which vary from country to country. The Digital Technologies platform simplifies this process, automating the creation and sending of compliant invoices, reducing errors, and improving the operational efficiency of your company. With Digital Technologies, you can entrust the entire process to a single provider who handles invoice transmission in compliance with current regulations, thereby eliminating complexity and administrative burden.
For more information about our platform, visit the page.
In which countries is electronic invoicing mandatory?2025-10-16T17:52:32+02:00

Electronic invoicing is mandatory in many countries, but regulations can vary significantly from one state to another. Many countries have implemented stringent regulations, each with specific requirements regarding models, formats, and transmission requirements. This fragmentation makes managing electronic invoices complex for companies operating internationally. The Digital Technologies platform is designed to be globally compliant, supporting your company in managing electronic invoices in any country where you operate, ensuring maximum compliance at all times.
To learn about the specific regulations of each country, visit our Electronic Invoicing Radar.
When is electronic invoicing mandatory?2025-10-16T17:52:37+02:00

Electronic invoicing has become mandatory in an increasing number of countries worldwide. This trend is motivated by the need to increase tax transparency, reduce tax evasion, and improve the efficiency of business operations. Additionally, electronic invoicing serves as a driver of innovation for businesses locally, promoting digitization and automation of administrative processes. Digital Technologies, with its advanced platform, stays updated on these regulatory developments, ensuring that your company remains compliant with the laws in force in every part of the world.
Visit our Electronic Invoicing Radar to stay updated on international regulations and news regarding e-Invoicing and e-Reporting.
Che cos’è la fatturazione elettronica internazionale?2025-09-25T17:19:58+02:00

La fatturazione elettronica internazionale è il processo che consente di emettere, trasmettere, ricevere e archiviare fatture digitali in conformità con le normative fiscali di ciascun Paese.
Per CFO e Finance Manager non è solo un obbligo normativo, ma una leva strategica: permette di standardizzare i processi Finance a livello globale, ridurre i rischi e migliorare la trasparenza.
Con la piattaforma di Digital Technologies – a Namirial Company, la fatturazione elettronica internazionale diventa un’opportunità di automazione, che ottimizza i cicli P2P e O2C e rende la gestione finanziaria più efficiente e scalabile.

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Phone: +39 0286882487
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Società a responsabilità limitata con socio unico, soggetta all’attività di direzione e coordinamento di Namirial S.p.a.
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