Group 1 - The Yantai tax authority has implemented specific measures to support high-level opening-up and attract foreign investment during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1][2] - Since 2017, foreign investors have benefited from tax incentives, with over 6 billion yuan in profits reinvested by foreign enterprises enjoying tax benefits [1] - A "project manager system" has been established for six key foreign investment projects, providing dedicated teams for policy guidance and dispute resolution [2] Group 2 - The tax authority has optimized the process for issuing tax residency certificates, reducing the processing time from 10 to 7 working days [2] - A successful resolution of an overseas tax payment issue for one enterprise was achieved through the mutual agreement mechanism under tax treaties [3] - The establishment of Shandong's first cross-border tax service innovation practice base in Yantai aims to enhance service facilitation and promote a higher level of opening-up [3]

Group 1 - The Suzhou Industrial Park is a significant window for opening up to the outside world and has attracted over 5,200 foreign investment projects, with actual foreign capital utilization exceeding 42 billion USD [2] - The local tax authority has introduced personalized tax service measures, including "New 8 Measures," to address the tax needs of cross-border investment and financing, providing tailored support for complex tax issues [2] - The tax authority has already implemented tax treaty benefits for 654 enterprises, resulting in a tax reduction of 1.344 billion CNY in 2024 [2] Group 2 - The "immediate refund" service for outbound travelers has been promoted to enhance the shopping experience, allowing travelers to receive tax refunds at the point of purchase with credit card pre-authorization [3] - The tax authority is expanding the coverage of the "immediate refund" service and is establishing a centralized service center for outbound travelers to streamline the tax refund process [3][4] - A new policy exempting stamp duty for offshore trade contracts will be implemented from April 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, to boost the region's economic openness [4]

Core Insights - The "14th Five-Year Plan" period is expected to see a cumulative reduction in taxes and fees reaching 10.5 trillion yuan, with export tax refunds exceeding 9 trillion yuan [1][2] - The implementation of the VAT law and comprehensive revision of the tax collection law marks significant progress in tax reform and improvement of the business environment [1][2] Tax Reduction and Fee Exemption - A series of tax and fee reduction policies have been implemented focusing on supporting technological innovation and manufacturing, with a cumulative reduction of 9.9 trillion yuan from 2021 to mid-2023, projected to reach 10.5 trillion yuan by the end of the year [2] - Tax reductions benefiting the private economy amount to 7.2 trillion yuan, accounting for 72.9% of the total, while small and micro enterprises have received 6.3 trillion yuan, representing 64% of the total [2] - The number of individuals benefiting from personal income tax deductions increased by 55% to 119 million, with tax reductions rising from 116 billion yuan in 2020 to nearly 300 billion yuan, a growth of 156.5% [2] Green Tax System Development - The green tax system has been enhanced, generating 2.5 trillion yuan in revenue from environmental protection and resource taxes from 2021 to mid-2023, while tax incentives for green development have led to reductions of 1.5 trillion yuan [3] Legal Governance System Improvement - The tax governance system has been strengthened with the implementation of new regulations, including the management of digital invoices and tax information reporting for internet platform enterprises [4] - A total of 62,100 tax law violators were investigated, recovering 571 billion yuan in tax losses, with over 3.75 million A-level taxpayers identified in 2024, an increase of nearly 1 million since 2020 [4] Optimization of Tax Business Environment - The tax authority has simplified tax payment processes, reducing required documentation by 50% and paper submissions by over 25% [5] - The annual tax payment time for businesses has been reduced by 78.2%, ranking among the best globally [5] - The transition to digital invoicing has eliminated the need for 30 billion paper invoices annually, saving businesses over 100 billion yuan in costs [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the collaborative efforts of tax authorities along the Western Land-Sea New Corridor to enhance cross-border tax services, aiming to support enterprises in their international operations and investments [1][3]. Group 1: Tax Service Innovations - Various tax departments have introduced new initiatives such as the "Tax Escort" team in Chongqing, personalized support measures in Huaihua, Hunan, and comprehensive cross-border service systems in Yunnan, Tibet, and Xinjiang [1][2]. - A framework agreement for cross-regional tax cooperation was signed by tax authorities from 13 provinces and cities, focusing on collaborative efforts to improve the tax business environment [1]. Group 2: Long-term Projects and Collaborations - Fifteen tax bureaus have established long-term projects for developing tax knowledge products, conducting tax promotion, and training international tax talents [2]. - The launch of the "Land-Sea Tax Voice" initiative and the joint publication of tax policy guidelines are among the first collaborative projects aimed at enhancing cross-border tax services [2]. Group 3: "Tax Road" Service Brand - The "Tax Road" service brand was introduced by the State Taxation Administration to provide specialized, standardized, and internationalized tax services for cross-border enterprises [3]. - Over 1,000 key foreign investment projects have been assigned dedicated tax service teams, ensuring support throughout their operational lifecycle [3]. Group 4: Digitalization in Tax Services - The Zhuhai tax authority has developed a mini-program to streamline tax treaty benefits for international education personnel, enhancing the city's attractiveness for talent [4]. - The "Tax Road" initiative integrates various tax services into a one-stop platform, significantly reducing tax compliance costs and time for cross-border businesses [4].

Core Insights - The tax authority in Bayin'gholin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture reported that in the first quarter of 2025, the export tax refund (exemption) amount for tomato sauce exceeded 30 million yuan, indicating significant growth in the region's tomato sauce export industry [1][2] - The "Tax Road to the New Silk Road" service brand has been established to support the export of local tomato products, providing comprehensive tax services and support to enhance the efficiency and reduce costs for businesses [1][2] Group 1 - The Bayin'gholin tax bureau has created a cross-border tax service team to provide tailored support for tomato sauce production and foreign trade enterprises, ensuring that complex tax policies are presented in an understandable manner [1][2] - The tax bureau has organized collaboration among various departments to facilitate real-time information sharing regarding overseas investment, export tax refunds, and related declarations, enhancing service precision [2] - The comprehensive and refined services provided by the tax bureau have significantly reduced the financial pressure on enterprises and improved their market competitiveness [2] Group 2 - The successful export of tomato products has injected strong momentum into the economic development of Bayin'gholin, allowing international markets to experience the unique flavors from Xinjiang, China [2] - The tax authority plans to continue optimizing services to help more specialty industries enter international markets, aiming to transform more local products into sought-after items globally [2]

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