Buy a Home in China

Buying property in China as a foreigner? Know every number before you sign. Buy a Home in China gives you the full tax picture for buying AND selling — calculated the way Chinese tax bureaus actually do it, in USD and CNY side by side. FREE - Full purchase-tax calculator: deed tax, VAT, stamp duty, agency fee — with the VAT-exclusive tax base explained (why "full 2 years exempt" changes the math) - Seller taxes: individual income tax (verified vs. deemed 1%), VAT on non-residential, stamp duty - Eligibility check: work/study permit + city rules for Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, GBA and tier-2 cities - Currency switch: every amount shown in your currency and CNY PRO - one-time US$9.99, no subscription - Special cases: SOHO/commercial apartments, inheritance, gifting, divorce splits, overseas buyers - Pitfalls checklist: the 140 sqm line, 定金 vs 订金 deposits, co-ownership, tax base traps - Step-by-step process: deposit, eligibility check, online filing, down payment and currency conversion, transfer, keys — with contract red flags - Glossary: 12 terms to show your agent - Holding costs: annual budget, property-tax pilots (Shanghai/Chongqing), commercial land renewal rules Works fully offline. No account, no tracking, no data leaves your phone. Disclaimer: general reference only, based on national rules and major-city practice; local rules may differ. Verify with your local tax bureau (12366) or a licensed agent.