What kind of enterprises possessAgency export,Tax refund eligibility?

Measures for the Administration of Value - added Tax and Consumption Tax on Labor ServicesExport tax refundThe "Administrative Measures" stipulate that enterprises legally authorized to handle export tax rebates must meet the following conditions simultaneously:

• According to the latest 2025 international trade norms, agencies exporting steel products must possess:
  • Hold the Foreign Trade Operator Registration Form issued by the Ministry of Commerce
  • The registered capital shall not be less than RMB 5 million (cross-border e-commerce service enterprises may be appropriately relaxed).
  • AEO Certified Enterprises
• Professional service capabilities
  • Equipped with more than 3 certified foreign trade accountants
  • Qualified for electronic port operations
  • Experience in operating export tax rebate declaration systems.
• Compliance Records
  • No major tax violations in the past 3 years.
  • Not included in the list of export tax rebate risk enterprises

Can a production enterprise entrust a third party to handle export tax rebates?

Since the implementation of Announcement No. 18 of the State Taxation Administration in 2024, eligible enterprises may entrust professional institutions to handle tax refunds, but please note:

• The client requests: The manufacturing enterprise must hold the original copy of the export goods declaration form for foreign exchange verification and cancellation.
• Proxy authority: The entrustment relationship filing must be completed on the Single Window for Customs.
• Division of responsibilities: The "Domestic Consignor" field on the customs declaration form must be filled in with the name of the actual production enterprise.

How to distinguish between genuine and fake export tax rebate agency companies?

Common fraud methods in 2025 include false promises and forged qualifications, among others. It is recommended to verify through the following means:

• Four-Step Verification Method:
  • 1. Log in to the electronic port to verify the enterprise's customs registration code.
  • 2. Check the tax refund service filing information on the official website of the State Taxation Administration.
  • 3. Request to present tax payment certificates for the past three years.
  • 4. On-site inspection of the financial team and operating system
• Early warning signals of risk:
  • The promised tax rebate rate exceeds the statutory standard.
  • Request for blank stamped documents
  • Refuse to sign a written service agreement

What are the costs involved in export tax rebate agency services?

2025 industry fee standards mainly include:

• Basic Service Costs: 0.3%-0.8% tax refund (subject to fluctuation based on business complexity)
• Value Added Services:
  • Foreign exchange risk hedging: starting from 0.1% per transaction
  • Tax refund financing service: Annualized interest rate 4.5-6%
  • Customs Compliance Audit: 15,000-30,000 RMB per session
• Illegal fee trap:
  • Advance collection of the so-called "tax facilitation fee."
  • Hidden bank fees (normally should be below 0.05%)
  • Non-compliant cash transaction requests

What are the significant changes in the export tax rebate policy for 2025?

This year's three major policy adjustments directly impact agency services:

• Electronic upgrading: Fully implement blockchain-based tax refund documentation
• Categorized management: Grade A enterprises can enjoy expedited tax refunds within 3 working days.
• Regional pilot: The Yangtze River Delta region pilots "no-fill" intelligent declaration.

It is recommended to refer to the "Implementation Plan for Facilitating Export Tax Rebate Reforms" issued by the State Taxation Administration in January 2025, which particularly emphasizes that agencies must complete the upgrade of their digital declaration systems by June 30, 2025 (Reference: STA Document [2025] No. 6).

What service details should be considered when selecting an agency?

Based on the analysis of industry dispute cases from 2023 to 2024, the following areas should be prioritized:

• Service response time: Formal institutions promise to provide feedback on abnormal tax refund progress within 72 hours.
• Risk compensation mechanism: Whether professional liability insurance is purchased (the recommended coverage amount should not be less than 5 million yuan).
• Information security guarantee: Request for ISO27001 Information Security Management System Certification
• Dispute resolution clause: The contract must clearly specify the allocation of responsibilities for handling tax disputes.