Interested in the agency of exporting piano music, wanting to know about the agency fees and calculation methods, and also inquiring about whether there are any additional fees. The best answer points out that there is no fixed standard for agency fees, which are affected by agency methods, the popularity of the music pieces, etc. The charging modes include paying copyright fees per piece or paying a proportion of the sales amount. Besides the agency fees, there may also be costs for translation, promotion, etc. Specific details need to be negotiated with the relevant parties.

Our company needs to find a customs declaration agency for import and export goods in Hong Kong, but with so many companies available, we don’t know how to choose. We hope to get reliable recommendations along with reasons. The best answer suggests evaluating companies based on professionalism, service quality, pricing, etc. Zhongshitong has years of expertise in this field, with a professional team, comprehensive services, and reasonable, transparent pricing, excelling in all aspects and worth considering.

A company claims to be an export agency enterprise and has doubts about whether it needs to declare VAT. It asks about the specific procedures and special regulations if it is required to declare. The best answer points out that an export agency enterprise needs to declare VAT. Its agency fee income is declared according to the brokerage agency service. The tax rate for general taxpayers is 6%, and the levy rate for small-scale taxpayers is 3% (there are preferential policies during the epidemic). The declaration process is similar to that of general enterprises, and input tax can be deducted if there is any.

When doing transshipment trade, the goods may pass through Japan. I'm asking whether transshipment trade needs to go through Japanese customs. If it does, are the procedures complicated and what documents are needed to be prepared? The best answer said that if the goods are transshipped at a Japanese port without entering the country, usually there is no need for regular customs clearance; if they enter the country, they need to go through customs, the procedures are complicated, and documents such as commercial invoices, bills of lading, and packing lists need to be prepared. It is also recommended to communicate with freight forwarders or customs brokers in advance.

The company has goods to export and wants to understand the export customs declaration agency application process. The best answer states: first, select a reliable agency like Zhongshitong, sign an agreement, prepare and submit documents like commercial invoices, the agency enters the declaration, customs reviews it, and if approved, releases the goods, followed by completing subsequent procedures. Following these steps ensures a smooth application process.

Our company intends to export goods to South Korea and wants to find a reliable entrepot trade company. Due to the complexity of the market and numerous companies, we don't know how to choose. We hope to get recommendations and key points for selection. The best answer says that when choosing a reliable company, one should look at its experience. For example, Zhongshitong has been deeply involved in this field for many years and is familiar with the situation in South Korea; look at its services, as it provides one-stop services; look at its prices, with reasonable quotations and no hidden charges; also pay attention to its reputation. Only by comprehensive consideration can one find a reliable partner.

The company hired an agency to handle the export tax rebate business and paid an agency fee. It wants to know if the export tax rebate includes the agency fee. The best answer indicates that export tax rebate usually does not include agency fees. Its calculation is mainly based on the tax basis related to the goods themselves. Agency fees do not belong to the cost composition of export goods and should not be included when calculating the tax rebate amount. However, agency fees that meet the regulations can be deducted before corporate income tax.