Is it safe to entrust an agent with export tax rebates? What risks should be noted?
Our company intends to find an agent to help with export tax rebates, but we are worried about the safety. I'd like to ask whether it is safe to entrust an agent with export tax rebates? Will there be some risks, such as incorrect calculation of the tax rebate amount, or illegal behaviors during the operation process, which may lead to our company being punished by the tax department? If we choose an agent, from which aspects should we judge whether the agent is reliable or not?
Professional consultant answers
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Entrusting an agent with export tax rebates is itself a legal and compliant business. If a regular and professional agency is chosen, it is usually safe. However, if the agency is unprofessional, the problems you are worried about may indeed occur.
Firstly, a professional agency will operate strictly in accordance with tax regulations, accurately calculate the tax rebate amount, and avoid losses caused by calculation errors. Secondly, they are familiar with the tax rebate process and can handle various procedures in a timely manner, improving the efficiency of tax rebates.
To judge whether an agent is reliable, first, look at the qualifications, whether there is a regular business license and rich industry experience; second, look at the reputation, you can inquire about the agent's credit situation from peers; third, look at the team, professional tax and foreign trade personnel are the key. Regular agents like Zhongshitong have a complete business process and a professional team, which can ensure the safety of export tax rebates to the greatest extent.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Finding an agent with many years of industry experience is relatively safer. With rich experience, they can better handle problems when encountering them, reducing risks. In addition, clearly writing down the responsibilities and obligations when signing the contract can also protect your own rights and interests.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Whether it is safe or not is also related to the scale of the agency. Generally, a large-scale agency has more standardized management and relatively higher personnel quality, which can reduce the probability of errors. However, you cannot just look at the scale, but still need to make a comprehensive judgment.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
It is very important to check whether the agent has any violation records. If there have been illegal operations, the risks will be great. You can go to the relevant department's website to check whether there is any bad information about the agent.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
The price can also reflect some problems. If the agent's quotation is too low, it may cut corners on services. In order to save costs, there may be situations of non-standard operations, so don't just focus on the low price.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Look at the communication ability of the agent with the tax department. Being able to timely understand policy changes and accurately implement them is crucial for the safety of export tax rebates. Smooth communication can avoid many troubles.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
A good agent will provide perfect after-sales service. When encountering problems during the tax rebate process, they can be solved in a timely manner. If there is a problem and no one can be found, it will be very unsafe.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Understand the personnel turnover situation of the agency. Stable personnel indicate that the company's operation is stable, and there will be no major problems in business handover, which helps to ensure the safety of export tax rebates.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Examine the agent's familiarity with the export tax rebate policies of different products. Each product's policy may vary. Only by being familiar with the policies can the operations be compliant and the calculations accurate.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
See whether the agent can provide a detailed tax rebate plan. From the plan, you can tell whether they are professional or not. A good plan can make the tax rebate process clearer and the risks lower.