I. to enterExport tax rebate agentIs the service legal?

According to the Administrative Measures for the Tax Refund (Exemption) of Exported Goods by Comprehensive Foreign Trade Service Enterprises of the State Taxation Administration, qualified agencies can legally carry out tax refund services. Three key points for judging legality:

• The qualification documents:Must hold the Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators and the ,customs clearanceCustoms Unit Registration Certificate,
• System Access:Need to access the tax refund declaration system of the China International Trade Single Window
• Historical records:It can be queried on the official website of the State Taxation Administration that there are no major violations in the past three years

II. How to identify a professional tax rebate agency?

The industry research in 2025 shows that high - quality agents need to have the following characteristics at the same time:

• Service capabilities:
  • Practical experience in processing 100+ customs declarations per month
  • Familiar with the adjustment details of the HS Code 2025 version
• Risk Control:
  • Equipped with full - time tax agents to review documents
  • Provide pre - review service for customs declarations
• Technical Support:Have an intelligent tax refund system that can track the declaration progress in real - time

III. What are the important changes in the tax rebate policy in 2025?

The ,Export tax refundRevised Administrative Measures issued by the Ministry of Finance in 20241 February clearly states:

• Declaration Time Limit:The declaration must be completed within 180 days after the goods are exported (originally 365 days)
• Material Simplification:Cancel the paper foreign exchange verification form and fully implement electronic verification
• Regulatory Upgrade:The data of the customs, tax, and foreign exchange departments are compared in real - time through networking

IV. Is the charging standard of the agency service reasonable?

The market conditions in 2025 show that the reasonable charging range is:

• Basic service fee:800 - 1500 yuan per order (including document review and system declaration)
• Additional services:
  • Handling of Abnormal Declarations: Starting from 2000 yuan per time
  • Accompanying Tax Inspection: 1500 yuan per working day
• Risk Warning:Services below 500 yuan per order may have compliance risks

V. How long does the tax rebate cycle take?

Normal Process Time - effect Comparison Table:

• Self - handling:45 - 60 working days (including the time for learning policies)
• Professional Agency:15 - 20 working days (The electronic system will be accelerated by 30% in 2025)
• Express channel:7 working days (Enterprise qualification of AEO certification is required)

VI. What is the difference between self - handling and entrusting an agency?

Viewing differences from an actual case of a manufacturing enterprise:

• Time cost:Self - handling takes 278 hours/year vs. Agency only takes 32 hours/year
• Error rate:Self - handling declaration error rate is 18% vs. Agency is 0.7%
• Circulation of funds:The agency service shortens the tax refund arrival cycle by 23 days

VII. How to prevent the risks of agency services?

It is recommended to adopt the following safeguard measures:

• Installment payment:30% advance payment + 60% payment after the declaration is passed + 10% quality guarantee deposit
• System docking:Request to open the viewing permission of the declaration system
• Legal guarantee:The contract must clearly state the penalty clause for late fees caused by agency mistakes

VIII. Frequently Asked Questions about Tax Refund Agents

Q: How to handle cross - year declarations?
A: The "Export Date Attribution System" will be implemented starting from 2025. As long as the goods are exported by December 31, 2025, the declaration can be processed before the April 2026 reporting period.

Q: What if the tax refund fails due to agency mistakes?
A: Regular agencies will stipulate in the contract: bear the cost of re - declaration and compensate for the loss of capital occupation at 0.05% per day

Q: Can special trade methods be entrusted to an agency?
A: For processing trade, cross - border e - commerce, etc., service providers with corresponding qualifications need to be selected, and the Special Trade Method Service Record Certificate needs to be inspected