- The State Council approved new Cross-Border E-Commerce Comprehensive Pilot Zones in Hainan Island and 15 other cities on April 25, 2025
- This is the eighth expansion since the first pilot zone in Hangzhou in 2015, now covering 165 cities
- The expansion aims to promote high-quality development in cross-border e-commerce through policy innovation and reform
- New pilot zones will focus on customs facilitation, tax benefits, and overseas warehouse construction
- Export tax refund or exemption is available for qualified e-commerce exporters
- Exporters may enjoy VAT and consumption tax exemption without invoices if registered through designated platforms
- Eligible enterprises can use a simplified income tax calculation method and benefit from preferential corporate income tax policies
- Retail e-commerce exports benefit from streamlined customs supervision, reducing compliance costs
- Retail imports through e-commerce face less stringent oversight, easing administrative burdens
Source: china-briefing.com
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