Individual income tax annual settlement
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The annual personal income tax filing season in China runs from March 1 to June 30. If you're an expat working in Shanghai with a valid residence permit, you are also required to file your tax return.
You can file the individual income tax return through your employer or a third-party agency. In this guide, we will show you how to file the tax return on the "个人所得税" app.
First, search for “个人所得税” (Individual Income Tax) in your app store.
Once the app is installed, fill in the registration information to create an account.
Click “注册” (registration) and then “大厅注册码注册” (Code registration)
| Note: You are required to personally obtain the login code at the tax bureau counter. Please remember to bring your passport. |
You will be prompted to complete your personal information, including your ID type, passport number, name, and nationality.
Click the button to proceed to the next step. Choose a password, input your phone number, and choose your address.
Once you have completed the registration process, you can log in with a gesture password.
Related: A quick guide for foreign individuals to register on the Individual Income Tax app
Then you need to bind a bank card. Click "Bank card", then click "Add" at the bottom;
Input bank account number, province of opening bank, cellphone No, and click "Next"; input the verification code and click "Finish", then bank card is linked successfully.
For inquiries regarding individual income tax, you can call the 12366 tax service hotline.
Updated June 29, 2026
