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China's STA Protects Gig Workers from Tax Burdens

12/8/2025

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  • The State Taxation Administration (STA) instructed internet platforms not to shift tax obligations to gig workers or disguise fees during tax processes.
  • Gig workers such as delivery riders and ride-hailing drivers will be exempt from tax reporting managed by platforms.
  • Since June, over 7,000 companies have reported user income, and authorities have investigated 1,818 high-income individuals.
  • This year, authorities recovered 1.52 billion yuan (US$215 million) in taxes.