Legal basis: Article 30 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on the Administration of Tax Collection, withholding agents shall perform the obligations of withholding and collecting taxes in accordance with the provisions of laws and administrative regulations. The tax authorities shall not require units and individuals that have no obligation to withhold or collect taxes according to laws and administrative regulations. When withholding agents perform their obligations according to law, taxpayers shall not refuse to withhold or collect taxes. If the taxpayer refuses, the withholding agent shall promptly report to the tax authorities for handling.

The tax authorities shall, in accordance with the provisions, pay the withholding agents the handling fees for withholding and collecting and remitting.