Generally, an export agency cannot handle tax refunds on its own. In the export agency business, in principle, it is the consignor who should handle the tax refunds. Because the consignor is the actual exporter and seller of the goods, owns the ownership of the goods and bears the sales risks.
The operation process is roughly as follows: First, the consignor and the agency should sign an export agency agreement to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties; after the agency exports the goods, it hands over relevant export documents such as customs declarations and invoices to the consignor; the consignor applies for tax refunds to its competent tax authorities with these documents and materials such as the export agency certificate.
Handling tax refunds on one's own may face many risks. For example, the tax authorities may consider that the tax refund subject does not conform to the regulations, resulting in the rejection of the tax refund application and may even trigger issues such as tax audits. Therefore, it is recommended to handle the tax refunds by the consignor as required.
Professional consultant answers
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Generally, an export agency cannot handle tax refunds on its own. In the export agency business, in principle, it is the consignor who should handle the tax refunds. Because the consignor is the actual exporter and seller of the goods, owns the ownership of the goods and bears the sales risks.
The operation process is roughly as follows: First, the consignor and the agency should sign an export agency agreement to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties; after the agency exports the goods, it hands over relevant export documents such as customs declarations and invoices to the consignor; the consignor applies for tax refunds to its competent tax authorities with these documents and materials such as the export agency certificate.
Handling tax refunds on one's own may face many risks. For example, the tax authorities may consider that the tax refund subject does not conform to the regulations, resulting in the rejection of the tax refund application and may even trigger issues such as tax audits. Therefore, it is recommended to handle the tax refunds by the consignor as required.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
One cannot handle tax refunds on one's own. The regulations on export agency tax refunds are very clear. It is the consignor that is the tax refund subject. Handling tax refunds on one's own does not conform to the regulations and will not be approved by the tax authorities.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
It is not possible to handle tax refunds on one's own for export agency. Tax policies have strict definitions. Handling it on one's own may bring tax troubles to oneself. It is more reliable to let the consignor handle the tax refunds according to the rules.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
One cannot handle tax refunds on one's own. Tax management has its rigor. The model of export agency determines that tax refunds are the consignor's business. Don't easily attempt to handle tax refunds on one's own.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The practice of handling tax refunds on one's own for export agency is not advisable. Because the tax refund object recognized by the tax authorities is the consignor, handling tax refunds on one's own is prone to confusion. It is best to follow the formal process.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Definitely one cannot handle tax refunds on one's own. The tax refund mechanism for export agency is centered around the consignor. Handling tax refunds on one's own will disrupt the normal tax refund order.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Handling tax refunds on one's own is not allowed in export agency. The tax authorities' review is very strict. It is better to let the consignor handle the tax refunds according to the procedure.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Export agency cannot handle tax refunds on its own. This is determined by tax rules. Handling it on one's own will face policy risks. Don't easily break the rules.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Don't think about handling tax refunds on one's own for export agency. If the tax refund subject is mistaken, not only will the tax refunds not be possible, but one may also be punished by the tax department. Follow the regulations.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Handling tax refunds on one's own for export agency is not feasible. The policies are clearly defined. Tax refunds should be handled by the consignor in accordance with the regulations.