I hired an export agency company to help handle the export business. Now it comes to the issue of tax refund. I'm not quite sure who exactly should get this export agency tax refund. Is it for the actual exporter or the agency company? Are there any regulations or things to note here? I hope a professional can help answer this so that I have a clear idea and avoid unnecessary disputes later.
The company plans to hire an agent for export agency tax refund and inquires whether dual-title is generally required, as well as the impact of dual-title on the company and which title format is more favorable for tax refund operations. The best answer clarifies that export agency tax refund can use either dual-title or single-title, with dual-title clearly reflecting business substance and requiring close collaboration between parties; both formats have advantages, and the choice should align with the client's experience and needs.
The company has engaged an export agency to handle export business and has no idea how to declare the export agency tax refund. It is inquiring about the process and detailed precautions. The best answer states that the export enterprise shall collect the tax refund materials and hand them over to the agency. The agency shall log in to the e-tax bureau to enter the declaration data. After pre-declaration and eliminating doubts, the formal declaration shall be made. During the process, attention should be paid to the authenticity, accuracy and completeness of the materials, and the consistency between the customs declaration form and the invoice information, etc.
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Professional consultant answers
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The export agency tax refund is generally refunded to the entrusting party, that is, the actual exporter. Because the essence of the export tax refund is to refund the value-added tax and consumption tax actually paid in the domestic production and circulation links of the exported goods. The actual exporter is the producer or purchaser of the goods and has borne these taxes.
However, in actual operation, the entrusting party and the agency party will sign an export agency agreement to clarify matters related to the tax refund. If the agency company advances the tax refund to the entrusting party first, then the subsequent actual tax refund will belong to the agency company. It should be noted that in this mode of advancing the tax refund, the entrusting party should ensure that its export business is real and legal, otherwise the agency company may face the risk of tax refund.
Moreover, in any case, both parties should strictly execute according to the agreement to protect their respective rights and interests and avoid disputes.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Under normal circumstances, it is for the actual exporter. After all, the exported goods belong to them and they have borne the relevant taxes. The agency company only provides services and generally does not take possession of the tax refund.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the agency company settles with the exporter at the buyout price, then the tax refund will belong to the agency company, because the buyout price has taken into account the factor of tax refund. But if it is charged according to the normal agency fee, the tax refund is for the exporter.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Who the export agency tax refund goes to mainly depends on the contract agreement between the two parties. Execute according to what is written in the contract. But from the conventional understanding, after the exporter completes the export of goods, the tax refund should be for the exporter.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If the exporter does not meet the conditions for tax refund, while the agency company has the qualifications and capabilities to handle the relevant tax refund matters, after negotiation, the tax refund may also belong to the agency company, although this situation is relatively rare.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Most of the time, it is for the exporter. After all, the agency company only assists in handling the export process. If the agency company advances the tax refund funds on behalf of the exporter, the tax refund may belong to the agency company.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
It depends on the specific situation. If the agency company takes care of everything throughout the process, including bearing the export risks, etc., the tax refund may belong to the agency company, but usually it is still for the party that actually exports the goods.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
In principle, the export agency tax refund is for the exporter. However, if the exporter and the agency company have a special prior agreement, the tax refund will be distributed according to the agreement.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Normally, it is for the exporter, because the exporter is the owner of the goods and the bearer of the taxes. If the agency company helps handle the tax refund, it can charge a certain service fee.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Who the export agency tax refund goes to depends on the export business model and the agreement between the two parties. Generally speaking, the actual exporter is the beneficiary of the tax refund, but there may also be different arrangements after negotiation.