Which enterprises can apply for export trade agency subsidies?

According to the latest Foreign Trade Promotion Regulations in 2025, enterprises meeting the following conditions can apply for subsidies:

• Entity qualifications:
  • Possess valid Foreign Trade Operator Registration and Filing
  • Annual export volume reaching USD 500,000 (USD 200,000 for small and micro enterprises)
  • No major customs violations in the past three years
• Business Type:
  • Completion of foreign trade services such as customs clearance and logistics through agency companies
  • adoptedCross-border e-commerceB2B export model
  • Participation in RCEP regional trade agreement projects

What are the main subsidy types in 2025?

Currently prioritized four major subsidy categories:

• SME International Market Development Fund: Maximum subsidy of 50% of agency service fees, with an annual cap of 800,000 yuan per enterprise
• Export Credit Insurance Subsidy: 30-60% premium refund, with special support for exports to emerging markets such as Africa and Latin America
• Cross-border E-commerce Comprehensive Service Subsidy: Including overseas warehouse construction subsidies (up to 2 million yuan) and logistics cost subsidies (3-5 yuan per order)
• Green Trade Special Subsidy: Additional 15% subsidy for enterprises using new energy vehicles and eco-friendly packaging materials

What materials need to be prepared for subsidy application?

Basic document checklist (subject to local commerce bureau requirements):

• Foreign Trade Agency Service Subsidy Application Form (new 2025 version format)
• Copy of agency service contract and invoice
• 44. Customs exportcustoms clearanceOrder and foreign exchange receipt
• Bank settlement slip or cross-border RMB settlement certificate
• Cross-border e-commerce enterprises need to provide platform transaction screenshots
• Eco-friendly materials require third-party test reports

How many steps are there in the subsidy application process?

Latest 2025 electronic application process:

• Step 1: Qualification Verification
  • Log in to the "Single Window for International Trade" to complete enterprise certification.
  • Simultaneously upload basic documents such as business license and customs code
• Step 2: Document Submission
  • Upload materials item by item through the "Foreign Trade Subsidy Declaration System".
  • Note the specific material requirements for different subsidy programs
• Step 3: Smart Review
  • System automatically verifies data authenticity (within 3 working days)
  • Manual review of key supporting documents (5-7 working days)
• Step 4: Fund Disbursement
  • Public announcement for 7 working days after approval
  • Direct transfer from special fiscal account to the enterprises registered account

What to do if the subsidy application is rejected?

Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions:

• Incomplete documents: Use the Material Self-Checklist provided by the Commerce Bureau for item-by-item verification
• Data inconsistency: Ensure three-way matching of agency contract amount, customs declaration amount, and foreign exchange receipt amount
• Ineligible qualification: Focus on verifying the statistical caliber of enterprise export value (FOB price)
• Exceeding application deadline: Pay attention to the quarterly application window period (usually the 1-15th of the first month of the following quarter)

How to improve the success rate of subsidy applications?

Professional Advice:

• EstablishedSpecial ledger: Categorize and record income and expenditure details of different subsidy projects
• adoptedBlockchain evidence: Timestamp authentication for key contracts and invoices
• Make good use ofPolicy Consultation Channel: Every Wednesday, local commerce bureaus hold "Foreign Trade Subsidy Q&A Sessions."
• EntrustProfessional agencies: Compliance operations can increase approval rates by over 30%

Typical Case: A Shenzhen cross-border e-commerce enterprise successfully obtained 1.8 million yuan in overseas warehouse construction subsidies within 3 weeks through professional agency application, saving 45 days compared to independent application.