- The State Administration of Taxation revised the VAT refund management measures for international transport ships.
- The new measures were announced on April 21, 2025, and replace the previous announcement from 2020.
- The purpose is to implement VAT refund policies for international transport ships and standardize management.
- The measures apply to domestic shipbuilding enterprises selling eligible ships to transport enterprises.
- Transport enterprises can apply for VAT refunds based on the VAT amount indicated on the special invoice.
- The tax authority responsible for the transport enterprise handles the filing, processing, and management of ship VAT refunds.
Source: lexiscn.com
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