Currently, if Google Adsense accounts in mainland China want to receive advertising fees normally, they usually encounter two difficulties:
1. If you cannot receive the physical email with the PIN code, you cannot pass the account verification;
2. Singapore tax information needs to be filled in;
If you fail to do the first point, Google will stop advertising four months after it sends the letter; if you don't fill in the second point, you won't receive advertising fees.
In fact, both of these points can be accomplished through normal channels without resorting to various "shortcuts."
PIN code manual application process
Although the mobile phone number is required in the address information of Google Adsense, it is not included in the regular mail sent by Google. Therefore, when shipping from the United States to China, the probability of loss is very high.
Regarding this point, Google actually provides an online manual application channel.Click here
The process is simple but takes time. Only after applying for a PIN for the third time and more than 30 days have passed, you can see the manual verification channel on this page.
Therefore, in order to enter the manual application process as soon as possible, it is recommended to apply for a resend PIN code email every 21 days. Avoid being unable to provide a PIN code for 4 months, resulting in disqualification for advertising.
I had given up all hope and was waiting for the third application process when I saw this letter at my door:
It was an unexpected surprise.
China Post, awesome!
Fill in Singapore tax information
Around November, my Adsense account was asked to add Singapore tax information. Since my country and Singapore have an agreement to avoid double taxation of income tax, when adding "tax-free qualification", you can select "Yes", select "China" in the country, and provide the "Certificate of Chinese Tax Resident Identity".
Generally speaking, there are electronic tax bureaus on the national tax website in various places, and you can apply directly in the "Certificate Issuance".
However, the Beijing area seems to be a bit special. If you log in as an individual (natural person), there is no above option; if you log in as a corporate legal person, there is. So it can only be done offline.
As for the detailed application process and required materials, it is recommended to check the local tax department’s instructions for processing the "Certificate of Chinese Tax Resident Identity" online. Generally speaking, at least:
- "Certificate of Chinese Tax Resident Identity" Application Form
- Google advertising contract
- Google Advertising Flow
Since the tax information of Adsense can be modified at any time, in the "Tax-free Qualification" column, you can also directly select "No" first, then there is no need to submit any information, and it can be approved directly. If the advertising revenue is low and it is too troublesome, you can do this. Once your turnover increases, it’s not too late to apply for a certificate.
The information that may be used is as follows:
Adsense paper supporting documents (advertising contract) application channel:Click here
Application tutorial (I won’t write it down, I just found one):Click here
Information used in the "Certificate of Chinese Tax Resident Identity" application form:
- Counterparty country (region):
- Singapore
- Name of other taxpayer:
- English: Google Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
- Chinese: Google Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
- Taxpayer identification number of the other party:
- 200817984R
