In the business of export on behalf of others, there are usually two ways to receive foreign exchange. One is that the entrusting party directly receives the foreign exchange. This situation applies to the case where the entrusting party has stable customer resources in the international market and the customers prefer to have direct financial transactions with the entrusting party. The entrusting party's direct receipt of foreign exchange is convenient for it to control the cash flow, but it should note that it must have a sound ability to manage foreign exchange and relevant procedures.
The other is that the agent receives the foreign exchange. The agent, relying on its own foreign trade qualifications and channels for receiving foreign exchange, collects foreign exchange on behalf of the entrusting party. This is beneficial to solving the dilemma that the entrusting party cannot directly receive foreign exchange due to qualification problems. After the agent receives the foreign exchange, it will deduct agency fees and other expenses according to the agreement and then pay the remaining amount to the entrusting party. In either way, key terms such as the subject of receiving foreign exchange, the time of receiving foreign exchange, and the method of foreign exchange settlement should be clearly defined in the agency agreement to avoid subsequent disputes.
Professional consultant answers
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
In the business of export on behalf of others, there are usually two ways to receive foreign exchange. One is that the entrusting party directly receives the foreign exchange. This situation applies to the case where the entrusting party has stable customer resources in the international market and the customers prefer to have direct financial transactions with the entrusting party. The entrusting party's direct receipt of foreign exchange is convenient for it to control the cash flow, but it should note that it must have a sound ability to manage foreign exchange and relevant procedures.
The other is that the agent receives the foreign exchange. The agent, relying on its own foreign trade qualifications and channels for receiving foreign exchange, collects foreign exchange on behalf of the entrusting party. This is beneficial to solving the dilemma that the entrusting party cannot directly receive foreign exchange due to qualification problems. After the agent receives the foreign exchange, it will deduct agency fees and other expenses according to the agreement and then pay the remaining amount to the entrusting party. In either way, key terms such as the subject of receiving foreign exchange, the time of receiving foreign exchange, and the method of foreign exchange settlement should be clearly defined in the agency agreement to avoid subsequent disputes.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Generally speaking, if the entrusting party has the right to import and export and a foreign exchange account, and has good communication with the customers, it can receive the foreign exchange by itself, so that the capital flow is more direct.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
If the entrusting party does not have relevant qualifications such as the right to import and export, then it is highly likely that the agent will receive the foreign exchange, and the agent will settle with the entrusting party after receiving the foreign exchange.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
From the perspective of simple operation, it may be more convenient for the agent to receive the foreign exchange. After all, they are familiar with the process and can handle the problems in the process of receiving foreign exchange in a timely manner.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The entrusting party's receipt of foreign exchange can better control the funds, but the procedures such as the declaration of receiving foreign exchange should be handled well, otherwise there will be troubles.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
When the agent receives the foreign exchange, the entrusting party should pay attention to its reputation to prevent bad situations such as misappropriation of funds.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
No matter who receives the foreign exchange, they must abide by the national regulations on foreign exchange management, otherwise they will face penalties.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
The method of receiving foreign exchange also depends on how the contract with the customers is signed. Some customers specify payment to a certain party.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the agent receives the foreign exchange, the method of foreign exchange settlement should also be clearly stated in the contract to protect the interests of the entrusting party.