What's the difference between self-declaration and system declaration?

Self-declaration is handled directly in the tax hall, and the system declaration is handled online.

Self-declaration, also known as direct declaration, means that taxpayers and withholding agents go directly to the competent tax authorities (declaration hall) for tax declaration procedures within the prescribed time limit. This is the main tax return method.

System declaration refers to landing on the website of State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic of China and completing the tax declaration formalities by yourself through the "online tax" column.

Tax declaration refers to a legal procedure that taxpayers regularly submit written reports to the tax authorities on matters related to the calculation and payment of taxes in accordance with the provisions of the tax law. Tax declaration is the main basis for taxpayers to fulfill their tax obligations and clarify their legal responsibilities.