Lungan News | The 10th Anniversary Celebration and General Meeting of the Guangzhou Taxpayer Association were successfully held. Lungan Guangzhou was elected as a member of the board of directors, and Lungan lawyers were selected as experts in the think tank and were invited to provide on-site legal services.

Recently, the 10th anniversary celebration event and board election meeting of the Guangzhou Taxpayer Association was held grandly at the Guangzhou Longlong International Convention and Exhibition Center. The meeting elected a new board of directors and a new board of supervisors for the association, and the “Taxation + Integration” 2.0 strategy was officially announced, marking a new phase in the association’s efforts to support the high-quality development of the real economy in the Guangdong Bay Area. Sun Ruibiao, President of the China International Tax Research Association, Vice President Lin Jinghua, Yang Weiwen, former Party Secretary and Director of the Guangzhou State Taxation Bureau, Jie Ye, former inspector of the Guangdong Provincial Taxation Bureau, Wang Yiping, First-Level Inspector and President of the Guangdong Certified Tax Agents Association, Huang Zhiming, Party Committee Member and Chief Accountant of the Guangzhou Taxation Bureau of the State Taxation Administration, Yu Jianchun, member of the Party Committee and Vice President of the Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce, along with over 300 elites and member representatives from politics, business, and academia attended the event.

Sun Ruibiao, President of the China International Tax Research Association and former Party Committee Member and Deputy Director of the State Taxation Administration, highly praised the association’s efforts over the past decade in promoting cooperation between tax authorities and enterprises, and in supporting industrial development. He pointed out that over the past ten years, the association has achieved significant results in establishing communication channels, promoting integrity culture, improving business environments, contributing to the development of the Guangdong Bay Area, and facilitating tax cooperation. The contributions of taxpayers are also crucial. With the overall development of the Guangdong Bay Area and the high-quality development of Guangzhou, Sun Ruibiao encouraged the association to continue strengthening political guidance, deepening cooperation between tax authorities and enterprises, and improving its own capabilities. The association should remain committed to serving taxpayers as a “trusted partner,” and leverage its advantages in the Guangdong Bay Area to promote high-quality development. It should also promote integrity culture as a “model” in tax cooperation. Starting from this decade, the association should build a strong connection between tax authorities and enterprises, leading all members toward a more glorious future.

Huang Zhiming, Party Committee Member and Chief Accountant of the Guangzhou Taxation Bureau of the State Taxation Administration, congratulated the new board of directors of the association. He affirmed the achievements of the association in promoting cooperation between tax authorities and enterprises over the past ten years. He also noted that the association has regularly provided services such as tax law publicity, policy interpretation, and tax-related guidance. These efforts have helped to improve communication between tax authorities and enterprises, and provide accurate feedback on the challenges faced by enterprises in tax matters. He praised President Zhai Meiqing for her efforts in conducting industry research and offering advice. He encouraged the new board to take on the responsibilities of the times, acting as a “pilot” in fostering consensus on development, a “service provider” in supporting enterprise development, and a “supervisor” in promoting cooperation and co-construction. The association should continue to build a strong connection between tax authorities and enterprises, helping to improve the tax environment in Guangzhou.

In his speech, President Zhai Meiqing reviewed the ten-year development of the association. She said that the association has always adhered to its mission of “building on integrity, achieving success through compliance, and serving the country through hard work.” The association has focused on improving communication between tax authorities and enterprises, providing professional tax services, and building an integrity culture in the industry. She emphasized that starting from this new decade, the association will lead the new board to focus on national strategies, take advantage of the Guangdong Bay Area, and maintain its commitment to integrity, long-termism, resilience, and compliance. The association will continue to build efficient communication platforms between tax authorities and enterprises, provide targeted services for enterprises, and promote an integrity and compliance culture in the industry. This will contribute to the high-quality development of Guangzhou and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The meeting decided that Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm would be elected as a member of the third board of directors of the Guangzhou Taxpayer Association. The firm was also awarded the title of “Golden Steps Together – Outstanding Corporate Commitment”.

Hao Hao, a senior partner at Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm and deputy director of the Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center, was appointed as an expert in the “Academic and Professional” think tank. He was also awarded the title of “Golden Steps Together – Service Model Pioneer”.

During the meeting, the Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center was invited to provide professional legal services. Hao Hao, a senior partner at Longan Guangzhou and deputy director of the Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center, Zhang Bo, a full-time lawyer at Longan Foshan and senior advisor and deputy secretary-general of the Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center, and a certified public accountant and tax agent, as well as Ma Xiaoyu, a lawyer at Longan Guangzhou, served as experts at the legal and tax consultation desk. This attracted many enterprise leaders, financial directors, and legal personnel to seek their advice.

The three lawyers provided detailed and professional advice on tax compliance, audit responses, and criminal risk prevention, which are common issues in business operations. They combined the latest tax laws and judicial practices to provide comprehensive solutions. This demonstrated the expertise and capabilities of the Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center in providing integrated legal and tax services. This was highly appreciated by the enterprises attending the meeting.

As the attending leaders and experts pointed out, the business environment faced by enterprises is changing rapidly. New challenges such as digital economy, cross-border operations, and compliance governance are emerging, requiring higher standards from professional service platforms. The Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center agrees with this. In the future, it will continue to leverage its platform advantages to deepen strategic cooperation with the Guangzhou Taxpayer Association. It will provide high-quality tax legal services, focusing on issues such as tax compliance, dispute resolution, and criminal risk management. With advanced research, practical experience, and systematic solutions, it will help enterprises maintain compliance and contribute to the improvement of the business environment in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area!

Lawyer Profile

Hao Hao Lawyer Hao Hao graduated from Sun Yat-sen University. He is currently a senior partner at Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm, deputy director of the Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center, and an expert in the bidding evaluation for information technology projects at the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone of the Guangdong Provincial Government. He is also an expert in the innovative think tank of the Guangzhou Taxpayer Association, a legal lecturer at the Guangzhou Federation of Industry and Commerce, and the founder and leader of the Dishi Legal Team. He holds a board secretary qualification certificate from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Hao Hao has worked in public security and economic investigation departments for 10 years. He has extensive experience in political and legal work, judicial practice, and commercial criminal law. He has handled many complex cases involving criminal and civil matters, and has earned the trust and praise of clients through his professional skills and honest, steady, and practical approach.

Zhang Bo Lawyer Zhang Bo is a full-time lawyer at Beijing Longan (Foshan) Law Firm, senior advisor and deputy secretary-general of the Longan Bay Area Law, Finance, and Taxation Research Center. He also holds a CPA certificate, a tax agent certificate, and an intermediate accounting title. He has worked at Wuhan Urban Construction Group as an audit supervisor and at Foshan Media Group as a financial supervisor. He has solid knowledge and practical experience in accounting and taxation. After entering the legal profession, he has integrated his expertise in accounting and taxation with legal services, creating unique professional services in the field of law, finance, and taxation. This provides clients with comprehensive legal services.

Ma Xiaoyu Lawyer Ma Xiaoyu is a full-time lawyer at Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm. She graduated from Guangdong University of Finance and Economics. Her work involves civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, enforcement, and non-litigation legal services. She has handled various types of civil and commercial cases, including contract disputes, private lending disputes, labor disputes, construction project disputes, and shareholder liquidation responsibilities. She has also participated in several legal due diligence projects, including mergers and acquisitions of state-owned enterprises and urban renewal projects. She helps identify and assess potential legal risks, providing professional support for clients’ decisions.