The “VAT Refund in China” service is designed to assist companies that want to reclaim value-added tax (VAT) paid on goods and services in the country. This is an important operation for businesses, especially for foreign companies that may incur significant VAT expenses during their operations.
Step-by-step procedure
Initial Consultation
At this stage, we determine your VAT refund goals and review the specific requirements for your exported goods. We can analyze any special conditions applicable to different categories of your products.
Collection of Required Documents
We prepare the document package for the refund, which typically includes: invoices showing paid VAT, export customs declarations, supply contracts, and other documents proving export (e.g., bills of lading).
Submission of VAT Refund Application
We submit the completed VAT refund application to the local authorities, such as the tax office or taxation department. This process includes filling out the necessary forms and attaching all collected supporting documents.
Waiting for Review
The tax authorities review the submitted documents. This stage can take from several weeks to several months, depending on the workload of the office and the complexity of the review.
Receiving the Decision
Once the review is complete, the tax authorities make a decision on the VAT refund and notify you of the outcome.
Receiving the VAT Refund
If your application is approved, the VAT will be returned to your bank account. The refund timeline typically ranges from 1 to 3 months.
Support and Consultation
We provide additional guidance on reporting and compliance to help you avoid errors in the future.
Documents required to order the service
Documents confirming export
Invoices showing the VAT paid.
Customs export declarations.
Supply contracts for the goods.
Other documents (e.g., bills of lading).
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Examples of documents issued upon service completion
A VAT refund in China is a service designed to help companies reclaim the value-added tax (VAT) paid on the purchase of goods and services. This is especially relevant for foreign companies that incur significant VAT expenses during their operations.
The processing time for a VAT refund can vary. The review of documents by tax authorities may take several weeks to a few months. Typically, the refund is issued within 1–3 months after the application is approved.
The service starts at 350 EUR per refund, but the exact cost may vary depending on the refund amount and the number of export declarations.
Yes, we provide consultations on requirements and reporting procedures to help avoid errors and simplify the VAT refund process.
We also offer services for company registration in China, accounting and reporting, obtaining import-export permits, and VAT refund assistance.
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