全文发布丨贵金属行业税务合规报告（2026）

Core Insights - Precious metals like gold and silver hold a critical position in the global economic landscape, combining commodity, financial, and monetary attributes. The Chinese government aims to enhance the quality of the gold industry through a three-year development plan from 2025 to 2027, addressing issues such as resource security and technological capabilities [3][6]. Group 1: 2025 Precious Metals Industry Overview - China is the largest producer and consumer of gold globally, with a production of 377.24 tons and consumption of 985.31 tons in 2024, maintaining its leading position for 18 and 12 consecutive years, respectively [6][8]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments have outlined nine core areas for high-quality development in the gold industry, focusing on enhancing resource security and technological innovation [6][9]. - By 2027, the gold resource security capacity is expected to increase by 5%-10%, with gold and silver production projected to grow by over 5% [6]. Group 2: 2025 Taxation Environment and Compliance - The report emphasizes tax compliance as a core focus, providing insights into the tax policy environment and regulatory trends affecting the precious metals industry [4]. - The introduction of a new tax management model for gold aims to establish compliance standards and enhance regulatory oversight, particularly in export tax refunds [3][4]. Group 3: Tax Risk Observations in 2025 - Some companies have exploited the high value and liquidity of gold to engage in fraudulent activities, such as fictitious invoicing and manipulating material ratios to qualify for export tax refunds [10][11]. - Notable cases include a company that fraudulently claimed export tax refunds amounting to 17.28 million yuan by misrepresenting the gold content in products [15][19]. Group 4: 2026 Tax Environment Analysis - The implementation of the new VAT law in 2026 will further tighten export tax refund management, standardizing penalties for late submissions and clarifying responsibilities for entrusted exports [30][31]. - The tax authorities are set to enhance oversight through digitalization and data analysis, aiming to improve compliance and reduce tax evasion [35][36]. Group 5: New Gold Tax Policy and Compliance Risks - The new gold tax policy, effective from November 1, 2025, introduces a classification management model based on the purpose of gold usage, differentiating between investment and non-investment purposes [40][41]. - Companies must now report any changes in the intended use of gold to the exchange, which will help mitigate risks associated with tax fraud and invoice manipulation [51][52]. Group 6: Export Tax Refund Risks for Precious Metal Products - The evolution of export tax refund policies for precious metals has shifted from lower refund rates to stricter controls, with significant implications for compliance and tax planning [55][56]. - The tightening of regulations aims to prevent tax fraud related to precious metals, with a focus on ensuring that companies adhere to the legal requirements for export refunds [55][56].