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China Invoice / Fapiao-Style PDF Guide (CNY + Draft Helper)

· · Reviewed by NestInvoice editorial team

Mainland China billing often needs a clear supplier tax ID (统一社会信用代码 / USCC), itemized amounts, and the right VAT treatment. Official digital fapiao (全电发票) must go through authorized tax systems. This page helps you build a readable CNY PDF draft for clients — not a tax-bureau issuance channel. Do not treat Hong Kong or Taiwan layouts as drop-in replacements — use the hub /cn.

Draft PDF vs official fapiao

A client-facing commercial PDF and a tax-system fapiao are not the same document. If your buyer needs a formal 发票 for deduction, issue it through the proper channel, then optionally share a matching summary PDF.

General invoicing steps still apply: how to create an invoice and what to include.

Fields that usually appear on a clear draft

Supplier name and USCC/tax ID, unique number, date, buyer details, description of goods or services, VAT when charged, and total due. Official fapiao add tax-system-specific fields beyond this layout.

  • Unique document number and date
  • USCC / tax ID under From
  • Clear description lines
  • VAT rate, VAT amount, and total payable when tax applies

Rates

Do not leave a goods default rate on a service that uses another rate. Clear Taxes if you are not charging VAT on the draft.

Regional structure only: Hong Kong, Taiwan VAT / GUI.

Using the China generators

Open China fapiao-style or the /cn hub. Set CNY, enter USCC under From, adjust Taxes to the correct rate, then download PDF.

Overview: VAT on invoices.

  • Do not leave a goods default rate on a service that uses another rate
  • Estimates and quotes are also available under /cn
  • Keep PDF copies with your project records

Disclaimer

Not tax or legal advice. Confirm current VAT rates and fapiao rules with official guidance or a qualified adviser in mainland China.

Related guides

Keep reading — these pages link the next steps in a normal billing workflow.

Try it free

Open the generator for this topic, edit in your browser, and download PDF — no account required. Drafts stay on your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is a PDF from this site an official 全电发票?

No. Use authorized e-fapiao / tax systems when a formal fapiao is required. Use this tool for drafts, internal previews, or client communication where a commercial PDF is enough.

Is VAT always 13%?

No. Generators may start near 13% as a common goods default. Many services use other rates (for example 6% or 9%). Confirm the rate for your supply before sending.

Same as Hong Kong or Taiwan?

No. Mainland China has its own fapiao / VAT rules and CNY. Use [/cn](/cn) — Hong Kong and Taiwan are separate hubs.

What about Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is a different hub (/hk) with HKD and no general VAT pre-fill. See [Hong Kong invoice guide](/guides/invoice-guide-hong-kong).

Quote or invoice?

A quote is a proposal. The invoice / fapiao is the payment or tax document — keep them separate in your records.