How to checkExport tax refundProcessing progress?

Enterprises can track tax rebate progress in real-time through the following 4 official channels:

• Electronic port law enforcement systemLog in to China Electronic PortExport tax refund"Module: View Customs Declaration Status and Tax Refund Review Results"
• Single Window PlatformCheck the verification status of VAT invoices in the "Goods Declaration - Tax Refund Management" section.
• Local tax authority website: Some regions have launched online tax refund progress inquiry services (e.g., Guangdong Electronic Tax Bureau)
• 12366 manual inquiry: Provide enterprise taxpayer identification number and declaration batch number for telephone verification

What does agency service fee include?

Standard agency company fee structure should include:

• Basic service fee (usually charged per document):
  • Customs declaration document preparation: 200-500 RMB/document
  • Foreign exchange verification declaration: 0.1%-0.3% of received payment amount
• Value-added services (optional):
  • Abnormal document handling: 1000-3000 RMB/case
  • Customs inquiry response: Starting from 5000 RMB/case

How to confirm the agency has fully declared tax rebates?

Recommended cross-verification using 3 key data points:

• Customs export data: Verify export date and amount consistency with agency declaration on electronic port
• Foreign exchange receipt records: Bank slip amount should ≥ (export amount × exchange rate × 97%)
• VAT input invoices: Manufacturing enterprises must confirm raw material purchase invoices have completed verification

What are the new changes in 2025 tax rebate audits?

According to State Taxation Administration Announcement [2025] No.8:

• Average processing time for all-category export tax refunds reduced to within 6 working days
• Key supervised enterprises list implements dynamic adjustment mechanism
• Added "Smart Tax Refund" system to automatically verify the following requirements:
  • Consistency between export contract signing time and production cycle
  • Match between logistics tracking and declared shipment date

How to handle tax rebate delays?

Common delay causes and solutions in recent 3 years:

• Incomplete documents: Submit missing shipping orders or freight vouchers
• Customs data delay: Can apply for manual expedited processing if customs clearance exceeds 15 working days
• Document verification check: Prepare complete logistics vouchers and fund transaction records for inspection

How to prevent agencies from misusing tax rebate funds?

Recommended to implement 3 risk control measures:

• Request agency to provideExport tax rebate account escrow agreement
• Monthly reconciliationBank tax rebate receipt recordsWith the tax authoritys Tax Revenue Refund Certificate
• Specify clearly in the contractFund receipt time clause(Generally should not exceed 5 working days after tax rebate approval)