Export tax rebate agentWhat is the standard for charging fees?

The mainstream charging models in the industry by 2025 will emerge as follows:Regional differentiation characteristics:

• The Yangtze River Delta region commonly adoptsFixed service fee + risk depositMode
  • Basic service fee: 2,000-5,000 RMB per transaction (depending on business complexity)
  • Risk deposit: 0.5%-1.5% of the tax refund amount (refundable)
• The Pearl River Delta region is popular.The ladder fee.Mode
  • Tax refund amount ≤ 500,000 yuan: charged at 3%-4%
  • 500,000 to 2 million yuan: a fee of 2%-3% will be charged.
  • ≥2 million yuan: 1.5% cap

An automotive parts export case: In 2024, a Jiangsu-based enterprise processed a tax refund of 3.58 million yuan, paying a fixed service fee of 3,800 yuan plus a 1.2% deposit, saving 21,000 yuan compared to pure proportional fees.

Is it trustworthy when an agency says "no success, no fee"?

A survey of 42 agency companies in the Yangtze River Delta region revealed:

• The genuine non-charging rate accounts for only 18% of the industry.
• Hidden fee items include:
  • Document pre-review fee (800-1500 yuan)
  • Customs data retrieval fee (charged per ticket)
  • Expedited processing fee (2-3 times the normal process)

Proposal to Request AgentsFee Details Confirmation Form, with special attention to the definition scope of "other necessary expenses" in the terms.

How to judge whether the agency fee is reasonable?

Criteria for Determining the Reasonable Price Range in 2025:

• The basic service fee should not exceed 3% of the total tax refund amount.
• The number of document corrections is included in the basic service.
• Bank fees require official supporting documentation.
• Foreign exchange verification services should be quoted separately.

A real case: A Shenzhen-based electronics company discovered abnormally high agency fees. After an audit, it was found that "VAT Special Payment Certificate Authentication Fees" had been repeatedly charged. The company successfully recovered unreasonable charges amounting to 127,000 yuan.

The 6 essential fee clauses that must be clearly stated in the service agreement

• Criteria for Defining Responsibility in Case of Filing Failure
• Government Fee Collection and Payment Voucher Mechanism
• Risk-sharing methods for exchange rate fluctuations
• Cross-year business processingAdditional fees
• The party responsible for the courier fees of the documents
• Contingency clauses for sudden policy adjustments

What are the new changes in the 2025 fee policy?

According to the latest announcement from the State Taxation Administration:

• The electronic tax bureau docking service shall not be charged separately.
• Historical data migration fees are included in the scope of basic services.
• New Rate Standards Implemented for Tax Refund Services in RCEP Member Countries

It is recommended that enterprises require the agency to provide2025 Edition Service Price List Filing Form, with a focus on verifying the pricing standards for newly added services such as HS code update services and special declarations for cross-border e-commerce.