How much does a foreign trade export tax rebate agent usually cost? Come and share your experience!
Solved#Export tax rebate#
Our company has just started doing foreign trade business and is not very familiar with export tax rebates. We plan to find an agent to help handle it. I'd like to ask how much a foreign trade export tax rebate agent usually costs? What are the charging standards? Is it charged by the number of transactions or according to the proportion of the tax rebate amount? I hope friends with experience can give some references so that I can have an idea and avoid being ripped off.
Professional consultant answers
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
There is no fixed standard for the charges of foreign trade export tax rebate agents. The common charging methods are charging by the number of transactions and charging according to the proportion of the tax rebate amount.
If charged by the number of transactions, the cost of each order is probably between 1,000 and 3,000 yuan, depending on the complexity of the business. For example, if the business is simple and the documents are complete, the charge may be lower; if it involves complicated materials and a tortuous process, the cost will be higher.
If charged according to the proportion of the tax rebate amount, the usual proportion is around 3% - 15%. If the tax rebate amount is high, the proportion may be relatively low; if the tax rebate amount is low, the proportion may be higher. For example, Zhongshitong will comprehensively consider the actual situation of the enterprise and give a reasonable quotation. Meanwhile, when choosing an agent, one should not only look at the price but also need to examine its professionalism, reputation and service quality to avoid losing more because of a small gain.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
When I found an agent before, they charged 5% of the tax rebate amount, which felt quite reasonable. After all, it's quite troublesome for them to handle it. They will help organize various materials and go through the procedures.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The agent I found charges by the number of transactions. Since the business volume is not large, it's 1,500 yuan per transaction, and it was handled quite smoothly. The main thing is that it saves me a lot of trouble.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Some agents charge extremely high fees, which can reach 12% - 15%. But it is said that their service is very thorough, and you don't need to worry about anything yourself. It is suitable for novice enterprises that don't understand anything at all.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The proportionate charges that I know are usually between 3% and 8%. If you can handle some basic work yourself and let the agent handle the key links, the charge will be lower.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
A friend of mine found an agent who charges 2,000 yuan per transaction. However, their business is relatively complex, involving export tax rebates in multiple countries.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Actually, you can ask several agents and compare the prices and services. Some small agents charge low fees, but their professionalism may be a bit lacking.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Our company pays the agent 8% of the tax rebate amount. The agent will remind us to prepare materials in a timely manner, and the overall communication is very smooth.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
If the business volume is large, charging by the number of transactions may not be cost-effective. If the tax rebate amount is high when charging according to the proportion, the cost is also not small. You have to weigh it.