Chengdu has a 25% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

  • Headline corporate tax: 25%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Chengdu corporate taxes and occupancy taxes

Chengdu has a 25% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

TL;DR

  • Headline corporate tax: 25%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Corporate tax

Chengdu levies an effective corporate tax of around 25% on most C-corps. Cross-border holding structures and IP regimes can materially change the effective rate; engage local tax counsel early.

Occupancy and property taxes

Chinese corporate tax of 25% (15% for high-tech enterprise certified firms). 13% VAT. Sichuan / Chengdu fiscal incentives for Tianfu New Area.

Key facts

cityChengdu
countryChina
regionAPAC
classARentLocal4.8 CNY/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$228/sqft/yr
vacancy22.6%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths8
submarkets5
primeYieldPct5.6%
corporateTaxPct25%

Frequently asked questions

What is Chengdu's corporate tax rate?
Around 25% on most C-corps. Local incentives, IP regimes, and structuring change the effective rate materially.

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