Key practical points:
• Enterprises must submit required statistical data accurately and on time.
• Falsifying data, refusing to report or repeated delay are prohibited.
• An entity's individual data is confidential and used for statistical purposes only, not for direct tax punishment.
• Statistical authorities are independent and may not be pressured to alter figures.
• Violations expose the entity and responsible persons to fines and administrative penalties.
Statistics Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国统计法 / Statistics Law
Enacted: 1983-12-08 ✅ Effective: 2010-01-01
📝 Overview
A law governing the collection of official statistical data from enterprises and individuals, requiring them to submit truthful data on time. It protects the confidentiality of submitted data and prohibits statistical falsification.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your company in China receives an official statistical form, you must complete it truthfully and on time. The data is confidential for statistical use, but refusing or falsifying it exposes you to fines. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026