★直面认定难、确权难、追款难、申诉难、惩戒难等难题 保障中小企业"钱袋子"的实招落地施行

Core Viewpoint - The newly revised "Regulations on Ensuring Payment of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" will enhance the efficiency of accounts receivable collection for SMEs, alleviating cash flow difficulties and providing better financial security for these enterprises starting from June 1, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Impact on SMEs - SMEs are a vital source of economic vitality, contributing significantly to employment and innovation, with a reported 6.9% year-on-year increase in value added from small and medium-sized industrial enterprises in 2024, outperforming large enterprises by 2.8 percentage points [1]. - The revised regulations directly address the issues of increasing accounts receivable and extended payment periods faced by SMEs, which have been exacerbated by complex domestic and international conditions [1][3]. Group 2: Key Provisions of the Revised Regulations - The regulations specify payment deadlines, mandating that large enterprises must pay within 60 days of delivery, unless otherwise agreed upon, ensuring timely payments to SMEs [2]. - Non-cash payment methods are further regulated, prohibiting the forced acceptance of commercial bills or electronic vouchers, which could extend payment periods [2]. - The regulations clarify the obligation to pay undisputed amounts promptly, even if there are disputes regarding other parts of the transaction [2]. Group 3: Broader Economic Context - The revised regulations align with the "Action Plan for Accelerating the Clearance of Arrears to Enterprises" approved by the State Council, emphasizing the need for timely payments to SMEs and private enterprises [4]. - The "Promotion Law of the Private Economy" reinforces the legal obligations for timely payments from state-owned and large enterprises to private economic organizations, creating a stronger legal framework against payment delays [4].