Who is responsible for tax refund in agency export? Do you know?
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Our company plans to export a batch of goods through an agency company. We used to export on our own before and are not very familiar with the tax refund for agency export. I would like to ask who is responsible for the tax refund in the agency export business, the consignor or the agent? Is the tax refund process very complicated? What materials do we need to prepare? I hope for a detailed answer. Thank you.
Professional consultant answers
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
In the agency export business, generally the consignor is responsible for handling the tax refund. This is because the consignor is the actual exporter and seller of the goods, bearing the export risks and benefits of the goods, which meets the determination of the tax refund entity in the tax refund policy.
Regarding the specific process, the consignor first needs to prepare relevant materials, such as the agency export agreement, export goods declaration form, export invoice, etc. Then apply to the competent tax authority for tax refund. After the tax authority reviews and approves, the consignor can obtain the tax refund amount.
However, if the agent exports in its own name and meets specific conditions at the same time, the agent can also apply for tax refund, but this situation is relatively rare. When the consignor handles the tax refund, it must ensure the authenticity and integrity of the materials and operate according to the specified process to smoothly obtain the tax refund amount.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Usually, it is the consignor who gets the tax refund because the ownership of the goods belongs to the consignor. The agent only provides services, so the consignor meets the tax refund requirements.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If the agent exports in its own name, receives foreign exchange, etc. and meets the conditions, the agent can also get the tax refund, but the consignor cannot apply again. Generally, it is still more common for the consignor to get the tax refund.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The consignor gets the tax refund. It needs to prepare various documents related to the export, such as the declaration form, invoice, etc., and submit the application according to the tax requirements.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The consignor gets the tax refund, and the agent assists in providing some necessary documents. The tax refund process follows the tax regulations. It's not difficult. The key is to prepare all the materials.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Mostly, the consignor gets the tax refund. The agent is responsible for the export operation, and the consignor is responsible for tax declaration and other tax refund - related matters.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Under normal circumstances, the consignor gets the tax refund, and the agent does not. Because the consignor is the substantial export business entity.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The consignor gets the tax refund, but pay attention to the organization of materials, including contracts, transport documents, etc., to complete the tax refund smoothly.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Generally, it is the consignor who handles the tax refund. This is clearly stated in the relevant policies. Just prepare the materials as required.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The consignor gets the tax refund. After the export is completed, promptly organize the tax refund materials and file the application. The tax refund is not complicated.