Mr. Liu from Shenzhen, owner of a sole proprietorship, generates annual sales of over 5 million on Amazon U.S.

Purchases are primarily made on 1688, where most suppliers settle transactions through personal accounts and do not issue invoices. Some suppliers charge an 8-point fee and issue 13% special VAT invoices.

New Regulations for 2026: Businesses with annual sales exceeding 5 million will be automatically reclassified as general taxpayers in the current period, and the tax rate will jump from 1% to 13%.

Here's the question:

If you can’t obtain input invoices after becoming a general taxpayer, you’ll have to pay the full amount of VAT calculated using the 13% formula—with over 5 million in sales, the VAT alone comes to 650,000.

Mr. Liu is already aware of this issue and plans to switch to business-to-business settlements and request invoices starting in July 2026.

However, whether the supplier is willing to issue an invoice and who will bear the cost of doing so—these issues have not yet been discussed.If you’re facing a similar situation—with annual sales exceeding 5 million, suppliers who don’t issue invoices, and concerns about a sharp increase in your tax burden after switching to general taxpayer status—feel free to scan the QR code to contact Qicaiying’s online customer service (WeChat: jxhqcy890 / Mobile: 16625410105).

Based on your specific situation, we’ll arrange for a professional manager to conduct a one-on-one compliance assessment to help you determine: the size of the input tax gap after switching to general taxpayer status, the most cost-effective way to negotiate invoicing arrangements with suppliers, and where to start with your compliance transition.

01 How serious is the “historical backlog” of uninvoiced transactions?

Starting in 2026, the fixed-rate taxation method will no longer apply to cross-border e-commerce; instead, it must be aligned with domestic trade tax administration rules and subject to examination-based taxation. Every item of revenue, cost, and expense must be supported by valid documentation.

Mr. Liu’s previous practice was to make purchases without using the company’s official accounts and without requesting invoices, causing the costs to “disappear” from the books.

In the short term, we saved 8 percentage points in invoicing fees.

In the long run—Costs cannot be deducted, profits are artificially inflated, and the company faces a double blow from income tax and value-added tax.The

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02 Is There Still a Way Forward for the 2026 “Ticketless” System?

The good news is:Some regions have already launched tax-free channels for cross-border e-commerce without the need for invoices.

In February 2026, Shenzhen officially launched its “invoice-free” tax-free program for cross-border e-commerce. Wenzhou also implemented its 9610 “invoice-free” tax-free program.

But please note:Tax-Free Purchases Without Receipts ≠ No Record-KeepingThe

The "no-receipt tax-free" policy addressesVAT Issues in the Export Process...However, corporate income tax still requires documentation of expenses. Expenses without invoices must be adjusted upward for tax purposes during the annual corporate income tax settlement.

Furthermore, tax-free sales without invoices are currently being piloted primarily under the 9610 model, and there is not yet a fully established process for handling “invoice-free” transactions under the 9810 model.

Mr. Liu plans to take the following approach:9810—This approach currently relies more on export opportunities.

The good news is: According to a clear response from the State Taxation Administration in early 2026, as well as the provisions of the “Administrative Measures for Pre-Tax Deduction Vouchers for Corporate Income Tax,” as long asAs long as the transaction is genuine and the chain of evidence is complete, the amount can be deducted.. Invoices, receipts, and platform backend fee statements issued overseas are also valid.

However, this requires a complete chain of evidence: contracts, payment records, shipping documents, and inventory receipts—none of which can be missing.

📌If you’re facing a similar situation—with annual sales exceeding 5 million, suppliers who don’t issue invoices, and concerns about a sharp increase in your tax burden after switching to general taxpayer status—feel free to scan the QR code to contact Qicaiying’s online customer service (WeChat: jxhqcy890 / Mobile: 16625410105).

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03 The supplier won’t issue an invoice—what can I do to fix this now?

Option 1: Issue a replacement invoice

For missing invoices, contact the supplier as soon as possible to request a replacement. If the supplier can issue a replacement but charges an additional tax rate—do the math: an 8-point invoicing fee versus the full VAT rate of 13%—which option is more cost-effective?
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Option 2: Switch Suppliers

If your current supplier refuses to issue invoices, consider gradually switching to a supplier that can. Costs may rise in the short term, but compliance costs will decrease in the long term.
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Option 3: Seek a deduction provided the business transactions are genuine and the chain of evidence is complete

As long as the transaction is genuine and the chain of evidence is complete, the expense can be deducted.
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04 Mr. Liu's compliance plan consists of three steps

Step 1: Start by organizing the existing data

Is there any data available on platform revenue and costs such as FBA storage, commissions, and advertising? Are the 1688 procurement records complete? Let’s get a clear picture of our “financial situation” first.
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Step 2: Follow up with suppliers regarding invoicing

Starting in July 2026, all business-to-business settlements must be accompanied by invoices. Discuss invoicing arrangements with suppliers—including the applicable tax rate, how invoices will be issued, and when they will be issued—and ensure these details are specified in the contract.
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Step 3: Implementation of the 9810 Export Tax-Exempt Program

Starting in April 2026, formal customs clearance will be processed under tariff code 9810. From January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, exports under tariff code 9810 that are returned due to slow sales or as returns will be exempt from import duties, import VAT, and excise taxes. Prioritize the tax-exemption option; do not consider tax refunds at this time. After upgrading to a general taxpayer status, reassess whether to pursue tax refunds.

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05 Advice for Sellers in the Same Category

If you also have annual sales ofAmazon sellers with annual sales exceeding 5 million who do not receive invoices from suppliers——

Don't wait until you've become a general taxpayer to start figuring things out.

By that time, the tax rate had already jumped to 13%, so if you tried to negotiate invoicing with suppliers—there was virtually no room for negotiation.

Start assessing suppliers' invoicing capabilities now and develop a transition plan.

Compliance isn't something that happens overnight, but it's also not something you should wait until the last minute to address.

Start by conducting a compliance review to determine:

✅ Which suppliers can issue invoices, and which cannot?
✅ Are the existing procurement documents complete?
✅ How large will the input tax shortfall be after becoming a general taxpayer?

Then, based on the results, develop a step-by-step compliance plan for implementation.

Don't wait until you receive a text message or the bank asks you to explain the source of your funds before rushing to submit the required documents.
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If you’re facing a similar situation—with annual sales exceeding 5 million, suppliers who won’t issue invoices, and concerns about a sharp increase in your tax burden after switching to general taxpayer status—feel free to scan the QR code to contact Qicaiying’s online customer service (WeChat: jxhqcy890 / Mobile: 16625410105).

👉Based on your specific situation, we’ll assign a professional consultant to address your questions and provide one-on-one, end-to-end compliance solutions.