I. How to screen for a professional and reliable?Tax Refund?agency?

When choosing an export tax rebate agent, focus on the following factors:

• Qualification verification:Check if the agency holds Customs AEO certification, a tax agent firm's practice license, and the new for 2025?E-commerce?special qualification requirements for tax rebates
• Industry experience:Request service cases from the same industry, especially those that have handled tax rebates after the 2023 VAT e-invoicing reform
• Service scope:Confirm their full-process service capabilities, covering customs declaration, document review, and foreign exchange verification
• Risk Control System:Find out if their smart tax rebate system is connected to the 'Golden Tax System Phase V' data platform newly launched by the General Administration of Customs in 2025

II. What hidden risks in agency services should be watched out for?

In 2025, tax rebate supervision exhibits three new features:

• Real-time data sharing and verification mechanism between customs and tax authorities
• Comprehensive upgrade of the export goods traceability system
• Electronic documentation requirements for B2B cross-border e-commerce export tax rebates

Pay special attention to the following risk points:

• The financial security of tax rebate funds advanced by the agency
• Risk of tax audits triggered by non-standard document preparation
• Tax rebate discrepancies caused by failure to declare returned goods from cross-border e-commerce in a timely manner

III. How to match agency services with different trade modes?

Choose a specialized agency that matches the enterprise's trade model:

• General trade:Focus on VAT invoice management capabilities
• Processing trade:
• Cross-border e-commerce:Choose an agent with practical experience in the 9810/9710 models
• Market Procurement:Needs to be familiar with the special declaration requirements of supervision code 1039

IV. How to effectively protect your rights in case of a tax rebate dispute?

The revised "Administrative Measures for Export Tax Rebates" implemented in 2025 clearly stipulate:

• Establishment of a filing system for agency service contracts
• Establishment of provincial tax rebate dispute mediation centers
• Implementation of a credit rating management system for agencies

Recommended steps for rights protection:

1. Immediately freeze payment of the disputed amount
2. Request the agent to provide complete operational records
3. Download original declaration data via the electronic port
4. Apply for an administrative review from the tax bureau of the local customs special zone

V. What are the major changes in tax rebate policies in 2025?

Three major policy adjustments to focus on this year:

• Declaration deadline:Traditional?Foreign trade?The tax rebate declaration period for enterprises is extended from 6 months in 2024 to 8 months
• Review method:A convenient "rebate before review" measure is implemented for enterprises with annual tax rebates under 5 million
• Material requirements:New norm for electronic submission of overseas warehouse registration certificates for cross-border e-commerce

It is recommended that enterprises check the "Export Tax Rebate Rate Library" of the State Taxation Administration monthly for updates, focusing on the impact of HS code adjustments on tax rebate rates.