The export tax rebate for agency exports generally belongs to the principal. This is because the principal is the actual exporter and seller of the goods, bearing the main risks and rewards of the ownership of the goods.
In agency export business, the agent is mainly responsible for handling export declaration, foreign exchange collection and other procedures, and it does not have the subject qualification for export tax rebate. However, in actual operation, the following points need to be noted: First, both parties should sign a detailed agency export agreement to clarify matters related to tax rebate ownership; second, the principal should ensure the authenticity and legality of its own export business and provide complete and accurate tax rebate information; third, the agent has the obligation to assist the principal in handling tax rebate procedures, such as timely transmitting relevant documents. If there are problems during the tax rebate process, if it is caused by the principal's untimely or incorrect provision of information, the liability lies with the principal; if it is due to the agent's failure to fulfill its duties, such as failure to handle customs declaration in a timely manner affecting the tax rebate, the liability lies with the agent.
Professional consultant answers
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The export tax rebate for agency exports generally belongs to the principal. This is because the principal is the actual exporter and seller of the goods, bearing the main risks and rewards of the ownership of the goods.
In agency export business, the agent is mainly responsible for handling export declaration, foreign exchange collection and other procedures, and it does not have the subject qualification for export tax rebate. However, in actual operation, the following points need to be noted: First, both parties should sign a detailed agency export agreement to clarify matters related to tax rebate ownership; second, the principal should ensure the authenticity and legality of its own export business and provide complete and accurate tax rebate information; third, the agent has the obligation to assist the principal in handling tax rebate procedures, such as timely transmitting relevant documents. If there are problems during the tax rebate process, if it is caused by the principal's untimely or incorrect provision of information, the liability lies with the principal; if it is due to the agent's failure to fulfill its duties, such as failure to handle customs declaration in a timely manner affecting the tax rebate, the liability lies with the agent.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Under normal circumstances, it belongs to the principal. After all, the goods belong to the principal, and only the name of the agent is used for export. However, the principal should complete all export process requirements as required, such as timely foreign exchange collection, otherwise it may affect the tax rebate.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Generally, the principal gets the export tax rebate. But both parties should communicate in advance. Some agents may charge a certain service fee for helping with the tax rebate process, which should be clarified before cooperation.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
It definitely belongs to the principal. The agent only provides services. But if the agent does not operate as required, for example, the customs declaration information is incorrect, affecting the tax rebate, then the agent has to bear the liability.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The export tax rebate mostly belongs to the principal. The principal should collect documents in a timely manner, such as customs declaration forms, invoices, etc., to facilitate smooth tax rebate.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Normally, it belongs to the principal. But if there are problems with the principal's goods themselves, resulting in inability to get the tax rebate, there is nothing that can be done. So the principal should control the situation of the goods well.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Basically, the principal obtains the tax rebate. When there is an agency export, both parties should write clearly about the tax rebate part in the contract to avoid disputes later.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Generally, it is given to the principal. However, the principal should meet the tax rebate conditions, such as the exported goods should be within the specified scope, etc.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The export tax rebate usually belongs to the principal. The principal should also pay attention to changes in tax rebate policies. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if the tax rebate time is missed.