Can you get money for free through export tax rebates? Don't be fooled by rumors!

"Mr. Zhang recently received an overseas order, but his finance department reminded him: 'Don't forget to apply for export tax rebates!' Mr. Zhang was completely confused - What is export tax rebate? How to operate it? How much can be refunded?" If you also have similar confusion, this article will take you through the entire process in the most straightforward language. You'll be able to start operating after reading it!

In simple terms, export tax rebates are a policy by which the state refunds the value-added tax and consumption tax already paid on goods domestically to enterprises to encourage exports. Take Ms. Li's clothing factory as an example:

• Direct cost savings: For exporting goods worth 1 million yuan, a tax rebate of about 130,000 yuan can be obtained according to a 13% tax rebate rate
• Enhanced competitiveness: With the same cost, insurance and freight (CIF) price, there is more profit margin
• Compliant operation: Regular customs declaration and tax rebates can reduce tax risks

Step 1: Obtain Qualifications

Enterprises need to complete the registration of customs declaration units (obtain customs codes), register on the list of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, and apply for electronic port cards. It generally takes 5 - 10 working days.

Step 2: Export Customs Declaration

Submit through the electronic port or entrust a customs broker:

• Customs declaration form
• Commercial invoice
• Packing list
• Transportation documents

Step 3: Foreign Exchange Collection Verification

After the foreign exchange is credited to the account, complete the verification through the bank or the system of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. This is an important voucher for tax rebates, and it is necessary to ensure that the amount, currency, and payer are consistent with the customs declaration form.

Step 4: Tax Rebate Declaration

Submit in the e-tax bureau:

• Export Goods Tax Rebate (Exemption) Declaration Form
• Special VAT Invoice (Deduction Copy)
• Export Customs Declaration Form (Tax Rebate Copy)
• Foreign Exchange Collection Voucher

Step 5: Tax Audit

The tax authorities will verify the consistency of documents, with key audits on:

• Whether the name of the invoice matches the customs declaration form
• Whether the applicable tax rebate rate is correct
• Whether the amount of foreign exchange collection is sufficient

Step 6: Tax Refund to the Account

After the audit is passed, the tax refund will be directly transferred to the enterprise's account. In some areas, it can be credited to the account within 3 working days.

1. Buying Export Orders: Declaring customs in the name of other companies, unable to enjoy tax rebates

2. Non-compliant Invoices: Using abbreviations for the name of goods, inconsistent measurement units will all lead to inability to get tax rebates

3. Overdue Declaration: It needs to be completed before the VAT tax declaration period in April of the following year of export

1. Cross-border e-commerce B2B exports can enjoy tax rebates

2. The tax rebate rates of some products have been adjusted (such as the steel category being lowered to 9%)

3. The e-tax bureau has added the Intelligent Matching function

Export tax rebates are like a "hidden gold mine of profits", but they require professional and meticulous operations. It is recommended to bookmark this article as a tool manual and refer to it whenever you encounter problems. If you have practical experience or questions, you are welcome to share and communicate in the comment section - perhaps your question is exactly the answer others want to know!