Why is expedited processing needed?Export tax rebate agentThe service?

In 2025, the international trade environment is undergoing accelerated changes, and foreign trade enterprises are generally facingPressure of fundingAccording to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs,Export tax refundThe average cycle has been reduced from 45 days in 2023 to 28 days, but the following scenarios still require expedited processing:

• Quarter-end/Year-end Financial Statement Optimization Requirements
• Large tax refunds affect the cash flow balance of enterprises.
• Special trade methods (such as cross-border e-commerce B2B export)
• Policy window period (e.g., adjustments to regional tax refund policies)

How to choose a qualified expedited tax refund agent?

Professional agencies should possess bothPolicy interpretation abilityandPractical experienceIt is recommended to evaluate from the following dimensions:

• Certification of Qualification
  • AAA Credit Enterprise by China Customs Brokers Association
  • Single Window for International Trade Access Qualification
• Capacity of service
  • A full-process digital declaration system is available.
  • Localized service teams are established at major ports.
• Timeliness Guarantee
  • Written Agreement on the Timeframe for Tax Refund Disbursement
  • Emergency response mechanism for abnormal situations

What is the specific operational process for expedited tax refunds?

To be implemented in 2025,Intelligent Tax Refund 2.0 SystemFor example, the standard process is divided into three stages:

• Preliminary review stage (3-5 working days)
  • Intelligent Matching of Export Declaration Forms and VAT Invoices
  • Automatic Retrieval of Foreign Exchange Verification Data
• Declaration phase (1-3 working days)
  • Cross-departmental data collaboration (Customs, Taxation, Foreign Exchange Bureau)
  • The Electronic Return-to-Warehouse Direct Connection System Real-Time Tracking
• Acceleration phase (can be shortened to 7 days)
  • Priority review for key enterprises on the white list
  • Green Channel for Tax Credit Grade A Enterprises

Will the expedited service incur additional charges?

The fee structure of a formal agency should include:

• Basic service fee (0.5%-1.2% of the declared amount)
• Expedited Processing Fee (Priced on a Tiered Basis According to the Number of Days Shortened)
• Risk guarantee deposit (refundable compliance deposit)

Special attention is neededNew regulations in 2025: The Ministry of Finance has explicitly stipulated that agency service fees must not be linked to the amount of tax refunds, and it is recommended to adopt a pricing model of "fixed fee + timeliness reward."

How to Avoid Legal Risks in Expedited Tax Refunds?

Recent audit cases indicate that the following areas require special attention:

• Authenticity of documents
  • Discrepancy between the customs declaration and logistics tracking timeline
  • Issue of Mismatched Product Names on VAT Invoices
• Related-party transaction verification
  • Pricing for intercompany transactions within the same group
  • Offshore company fund flow path
• Policy applicability
  • Restrictions on tax refunds for cross-border e-commerce retail exports
  • Processing trade manual cancellation time limit