Have recently heard that Chinese Airlines such as Sichuan, Shenzen, Deer, Spring, etc are not paying income tax for expat pilots. Consequently, there is no receipt given for those maintaining residence in home country to use when declaring this income to home tax authority.
Could someone confirm or deny this as it could be a dealbreaker for many.
Beware of pieces of paper in foreign languages ( with or without red stamps). Make sure that the all the proper tax has been paid to avoid: 1. A nasty surprise when you find out later that not all the tax has been paid in the country where you work, and 2. You don't get an even nastier surprise from your home country after you finish your contract.I have seen "jaw dropping" bills presented. Make sure what is happening is Kosher for you and you will sleep well. I would definitely not rely on someone saying " they have accepted this".
It would be financially foolish to simply take the employer's word that all is well and here's some paper with a red stamp!
Parc Aviation is confident that they are paying taxes and will try and get me a copy of the letter for my interview. I will then take a contract if I pass, and the tax letter, to my home for consideration and pass by tax authorities here.
I am not taking my residence offshore. Don't want a nasty surprise after I submit the letter and find I have to pay taxes on income i assumed taxes were already paid on.
Chinese airlines and Taxes
