China Tax Crackdown Targets Offshore Trusts
China's new campaign to tax offshore wealth is forcing wealthy investors to reassess trust structures and investment holdings. Authorities are imposing a 20 percent income tax on offshore trusts and insurance policies to address fiscal strains.
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China will impose a 20% income tax on offshore trusts and insurance returns, triggering a scramble among wealthy individuals to assess liabilities. The sweeping enforcement targets up to $1.2 trillion in offshore capital held by ultra-high-net-worth investors across Asia. The crackdown risks disrupting southbound capital flows and forcing asset liquidations amid broader fiscal pressures.
