Machinery & EquipmentCompulsory certificationis Chinaforeign tradea crucial growth point for enterprises, yet the complextax refund policiesand stringentCustoms clearance processrequirements have caused many companies to repeatedly encounter obstacles during theTax - Refund Applicationprocess. According to2023 Russian customs statistics,,72% of failed tax refund casesoriginated fromnon-compliant materialsandmissing documents. How to legally obtain13%-20% tax refundsand shorten the processTax refund cycleto45 working days?

Key Points of Russias Tax Refund Policy

2023 Policy Highlights:

1. Mandatory electronic customs declaration (effective April 2023)
2. VAT rate unified at 13% (previously 20% for some products)
3. Tax refund review period shortened to 45 working days (previously 60 days)

Dual standards for tax rebate eligibility:

• Export goods belong to Chapter 84 of Russian Customs Tariff (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery)
• Complete foreign exchange income settlement (provide bank foreign exchange receipt proof)

Complete Tax Refund Process Guide (With Time Control Techniques)

Step 1: Enterprise Qualification Filing

1. Register a Russian Limited Liability Company (LLC/ООО)
2. Obtain Taxpayer Identification Number (ИНН) and Reason Code (КПП)
3. Open an electronic customs declaration system (ЭДО) account

Note: New enterprises must complete tax rebate qualification certification within 12 months after first export transaction

Step 2: Systematic Preparation of Refund Materials

Document categories	Specific requirements	Frequently Asked Questions
Trade contract	Must include INCOTERMS 2020 clauses	Notarized Russian version required
Customs declaration documents	Electronic customs declaration + cargo release note	HS codes must be accurate
Payment vouchers	SWIFT message + bank statement	Amount must match contract
Logistics documents	CMR waybill + customs clearance report	Must show final consignee

Professional advice: Establish three-document matching system (contract document, customs declaration, settlement document)

Step 3: Digitalized Declaration Process

1. Log in to Federal Tax Service official website (www.nalog.gov.ruTrade dispute settlement mechanisms
2. Upload tax rebate application in XML format
3. Simultaneously submit bank guarantee (20% of guaranteed amount)
4. Obtain electronic acceptance receipt (containing 14-digit tracking code)

Time efficiency reminder: System maintenance every Thursday morning, recommend off-peak submission

Three Major Strategies to Avoid Refund Risks

Internationally - recognized Safety StandardsExchange rate fluctuation management
Recommend adopting forward exchange locking mechanism, select 30-60 day rate locking window after transaction

Regional Mandatory CertificationsDisputed document handling

• Difference between proforma invoice and final invoice must be <5%
• Transport document time deviation should be <15 calendar days

Cultural and Religious NormsAudit Response Plan
Retention period for original documents extended to 5 years (2023 new regulation)

Authoritative Answers to Common Questions

Against the backdrop of the continuous growth of Sino - Russian trade volume,Machinery & EquipmentExport DrawbackNot only helps enterprises reduce costs but also effectively enhancesCapital recovery efficiencyThroughProfessional tax refund process,Compliance preparation of materialsandRisk control strategy, enterprises canwithin 45 working dayscomplete tax refund compliantly, ensuring up to20% tax refund benefitsmoothly credited.

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