The main argument in favor is taxes: a Chinese company under the preferential regime pays 1% VAT and 5% on profits, totaling about 6% of the margin. This benefit is valid until December 31, 2027, creating a window of opportunity: two seasons during which a business can recoup its entry costs multiple times.
The economics of the matter
- entry: ~1,600 ¥ fee + office from 350 ¥/month + accountant 3,600 ¥/year — full budget breakdown
- taxes: 1% VAT on turnover + 5% on profit (up to 3 million ¥ profit per year)
- small business threshold — 5 million ¥ turnover per year: simplified accounting and lenient oversight apply below this limit
- tax declaration every six months, full report and tax payment once a year
For comparison: trading through a Russian legal entity incurs VAT and taxes at Russian rates, plus mandatory certification and labeling. The cross-border model does not require this — goods are shipped as international parcels, and the marketplace acts as the operator.
What happens after 2027
The honest answer: it is unknown. Discussed benchmarks are 3–6% VAT and 10–15% corporate income tax, but even in this scenario, the burden remains lower than most alternatives. The Chinese tax authority is required to notify of changes in advance — there will be time to adjust.
Who this is for
- sellers with goods from China who are ready to work with Chinese infrastructure — receiving warehouses, payment systems
- those who want a legal scheme: a white chain of "income → expense → profit → tax → withdrawal"
- those willing to visit at least once: an in-person visit to the tax office (~6 hours) is the only mandatory offline step
Who it is not for: those looking for an "autopilot company with no taxes." The company requires minimum profit, confirmed expenses (fapiao), and active trade turnover. Nominal schemes "using a Chinese national" are a different story with a 25% tax on dividends instead of 5%: risk analysis.
What the path looks like
- company registration: online application, visit to the tax office, 3–5 business days — step-by-step guide
- bank account (personal and corporate): ~3 business days — which bank to choose
- WB account (deposit 10,000 ¥) or Ozon Global — from a few hours
- product listings, first shipment to the marketplace warehouse in China — and sales begin
Frequently asked questions
What are the tax benefits for Chinese companies selling on Wildberries and Ozon Global?
Under the preferential regime, companies pay 1% VAT and 5% on profits, which totals about 6% of the margin. This benefit is valid until December 31, 2027.
What are the mandatory requirements for setting up a company to sell on these marketplaces?
You must be ready to work with Chinese infrastructure, maintain active trade turnover, and report confirmed expenses. Additionally, an in-person visit to the tax office for approximately 6 hours is the only mandatory offline step.
How current is the information regarding commissions and tariffs in the knowledge base?
Commissions, tariffs, and calculations are pulled from the current WB and Ozon Global tariff database in real-time, with the last data update occurring on 20.09.2026.
What happens to the tax rates after 2027?
While the exact future rates are unknown, discussed benchmarks suggest 3–6% VAT and 10–15% corporate income tax. The Chinese tax authority is required to notify businesses of any changes in advance.