The tax bureau of the Urumqi State High-tech Zone assisted Xinjiang Xinlao Labor Dispatching Co in paying online value added tax (VAT) of about 13,760 yuan ($2,091) on June 1, which symbolized the beginning of the 'replacing business tax with VAT' pilot reform in the zone.

Han Wenlei (left), tax bureau chief of the Urumqi State High-tech Zone, directs work in the service lobby, on June 1. [Photo/ uhdz.gov.cn]

Nine taxpayers in four industries paid VAT of more than 90,000 yuan on the same day, including Best Food Catering CO and Neoterrain Real Estate Development Co.

The representative of Neoterrain Real Estate Development Co shows the tax invoice. [Photo/ uhdz.gov.cn]

The central authority has decided to expand the pilot program of replacing business tax with VAT, which began four years ago, to the remaining four sectors of property, construction, finance and consumer services starting May 1.

The staff serves taxpayers in warm smile. [Photo/ uhdz.gov.cn]

To guarantee a smooth work in the zone, the tax bureau has sent personnel to tutor enterprise door to door, formulated thorough plans, and increased staffers and supervision.

In May, it has prepared well in policy counseling, technical support, order maintenance, and emergency response.

The tax paying period will be finished on June 27.

Edited by Peter Nordlinger