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跨境电商迎最强合规监管时刻!卖家频收税务自查通知、咨询机构连夜做方案

Core Insights - The recent initiative by Amazon and other e-commerce platforms to report tax information of Chinese sellers has significantly impacted the cross-border e-commerce industry in China [1][4] - Starting from October 2025, Amazon will quarterly report relevant seller information to Chinese tax authorities, marking a shift towards increased compliance in the industry [1][4] Group 1: Tax Reporting and Compliance - Amazon will begin its first quarterly report by October 31, 2025, covering data from the third quarter of 2025, including seller identity, transaction volume, income, and fees [1] - Many cross-border sellers have already received tax self-inspection messages from tax authorities, indicating a new level of data integration between tax systems and e-commerce platforms [2][3] - The implementation of the new tax reporting regulations follows the June announcement by the State Council, which extends reporting obligations to all foreign platforms serving Chinese operators [4] Group 2: Industry Impact and Seller Response - The new regulations are expected to challenge smaller and mid-sized sellers, particularly those with a history of zero tax reporting, as they face increased scrutiny and compliance costs [5][6] - Many sellers are currently in a state of anxiety and uncertainty regarding compliance, with some opting to wait for clearer policies before making adjustments [5][6] - The cross-border e-commerce sector has seen significant growth, with imports and exports reaching approximately 2.06 trillion yuan, a 6.4% increase year-on-year [5] Group 3: Future Regulatory Landscape - The tax authorities are expected to adopt a tiered regulatory approach based on revenue size, rather than a one-size-fits-all method, to avoid negatively impacting employment in the sector [8] - Current practices of attempting to evade taxes through offshore entities, such as using Hong Kong companies, are deemed non-compliant and risky [9][10] - The industry is anticipated to transition towards a focus on quality over quantity, with larger companies expected to lead by example in compliance and high-quality development [10]