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Professional consultant answers
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
When an agency export enterprise declares and pays taxes, it first needs to distinguish between value-added tax and consumption tax. Regarding value-added tax, if the entrusting party is a manufacturing enterprise and adopts the "exemption, credit, and refund" tax method, the agency does not need to declare value-added tax. If the entrusting party is a foreign trade enterprise, the agency needs to submit materials such as the Certificate of Agency Export Goods to the competent tax authority.
Regarding consumption tax, a foreign trade enterprise that exports taxable consumer goods on behalf of others should submit materials such as the Certificate of Agency Export Goods to the competent tax authority, and the entrusting party shall handle the consumption tax refund.
In terms of precautions, it is necessary to collect and organize relevant materials such as export declarations and agency export agreements in a timely manner to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the declaration materials. The declaration time should also be strictly implemented in accordance with the regulations of the tax authority to avoid problems such as fines due to overdue declarations.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Remember to first confirm whether the agency export business is real and compliant. Declaring and paying taxes for false businesses will have serious consequences. At the same time, pay attention to changes in tax policies. Policies may be adjusted in different periods.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It is crucial to prepare all the materials. Customs declarations, invoices, contracts, etc. should be properly kept and bound into volumes as required for easy tax inspection.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Be familiar with the declaration process. You can understand it through the official website of the tax authority, consulting the tax service hall, etc. You can also participate in the training organized by the tax department.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Pay attention to the accuracy of the data filled in during the declaration, such as the export amount, tax refund rate, etc. Once filled in incorrectly, it may affect the tax refund.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Maintain close communication with the entrusting party, obtain relevant information and requirements of the entrusting party in a timely manner to ensure the smooth progress of the declaration.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Pay attention to retaining relevant record-keeping documents, such as bills of lading, packing lists, etc., for subsequent inspection by the tax authority.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Regularly check the declared data against the actual business. If any problems are found, adjust them in a timely manner to avoid the accumulation of problems.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
For complex problems encountered during the declaration, consult the tax authority in a timely manner. Do not handle them blindly.