🌍 Why an Ecuador Client Requested a Tax Residence Certificate — Dream Garden’s Apostille Compliance Case
 
  1. The Background  When Dream Garden (Toymaker in China)  was finalizing an indoor playground project with an Ecuadorian client, everything seemed smooth — the design was approved, the materials were selected, and the quotation was confirmed.  But before arranging payment, the client suddenly requested one more document:   “Please provide a Chinese Certificate of Tax Residence , legalized with an Apostille .”   Many factories might find this confusing.  Why would a client buying playground equipment ask for a tax document from the Chinese government?  The truth is, this certificate plays a key role in international trade and compliance , especially in transactions between countries with Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs).   2. Why Did the Ecuador Client Request This?  China and Ecuador signed a Double Taxation Agreement  to avoid charging tax twice on the same income.  Under this agreement, the Ecuadorian buyer can enjoy a tax deduction or exemption  — but only if they can prove t...
 
 
