Our company has engaged an agent to help export products. Now, the issue of tax refund is involved. We're not sure whether it is our consignor or the agent who should apply for the tax refund. Is the tax refund application process complicated? What materials do we need to prepare? We hope that friends who know the ropes can help answer in detail. Thank you very much!
I want to apply for an import and export agency but don't know where to start. I'm asking about the application steps, required materials, and enterprise qualification requirements. The best answer points out that first, register legally to obtain a business license, then go to the commercial department to handle the record-filing registration of foreign trade operators. Next, do customs record-filing, inspection and quarantine record-filing, and electronic port access. Finally, handle the registration of the foreign exchange receipt and payment list. Just prepare the materials and follow the steps as required.
I'd like to know who is responsible for the tax refund in agency import and export tax refund business. I said that our company plans to find an agency to handle this business, but I'm not clear about the tax refund subject, special regulations and division of responsibilities. The best answer pointed out that generally, the consignor is the tax refund subject, because the consignor is the actual exporter and seller of the goods. The consignor needs to provide complete tax refund materials. If there are problems with the tax refund, the responsibilities will be divided according to the specific situation, and both parties should clearly define the responsibilities in the agreement.
The company plans to export goods through an agency company and has doubts about the tax refund for agency export. It asks whether the consignor or the agent is responsible for the tax refund, the process, and the required materials. The best answer points out that generally the consignor handles the tax refund because it is the actual exporter and seller. The consignor needs to prepare materials such as the agency export agreement, apply to the tax authority, and obtain the tax refund after passing the review. If the agent meets specific conditions, it can also get the tax refund, but this is rare.
Our company has import business and wants to know how to apply for import agency customs declaration, asking about specific materials, the process of finding an agent and precautions. The best answer says that first, select a reliable agency customs declaration company such as Zhongshitong, sign an agreement, provide documentary materials such as contracts, and cooperate during the declaration, pay attention to the progress, and maintain communication. Throughout the process, it is necessary to pay attention to the key points of each link.
Asking whether one can claim tax refunds for agency exports oneself, the tax refund process and conditions, as well as the ownership of the funds. The best answer states that the entrusting party can usually apply for tax refunds, which requires meeting conditions such as being a general taxpayer and having the right to engage in import and export operations. In the process, the agency first issues a Certificate of Goods Exported by Agency, and the entrusting party declares with this and other materials. Tax refund funds are usually directly refunded to the entrusting party. Specific details can be confirmed with the local tax department.
I want to know whether the principal or the agent handles the tax refund when exporting goods on behalf, as well as the tax refund process and the required materials. The best answer states that generally, the principle of "who declares, who receives foreign exchange, and who claims the tax refund" is followed. The party that declares the export and receives foreign exchange in its own name is the tax refund entity. The tax refund process is relatively complex and requires preparing materials such as the export goods declaration form. For details, it is advisable to consult the local tax authorities.
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Professional consultant answers
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Under normal circumstances, the tax refund for agency export is applied for by the consignor. According to relevant regulations, for goods entrusted for agency export, the consignor handles the tax refund (exemption). The agent needs to apply to the local tax authority for issuing a Certificate of Agency Export of Goods within 60 days after the goods are declared for export and promptly transfer it to the consignor.
When the consignor applies for the tax refund, it needs to provide materials such as the Certificate of Agency Export of Goods, the Export Cargo Declaration Form, and the Export Invoice. The tax refund process is not simple. First, the declaration and foreign exchange collection of the exported goods need to be completed. After that, prepare the above materials and apply to the competent tax authority for the tax refund within the specified time. If the agent fails to issue the Certificate of Agency Export of Goods within the specified time, the consignor may not be able to get the tax refund normally.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If the agent exports in its own name and meets conditions such as being regarded as self-produced goods, the agent can also apply for the tax refund, but this situation is relatively rare.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The key is to see how the agency agreement is signed. If the agreement clarifies the responsibility for tax refund, just follow the agreement.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
In actual operation, it is more common for the consignor to apply for the tax refund because the actual seller of the goods is usually the consignor, which is in line with the logic of tax refund.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Generally, it is the consignor who gets the tax refund. The agent is mainly responsible for assisting in providing some necessary documents and information and cooperating to complete the tax refund process.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
If the agent has the right to operate import and export and its accounting treatment meets the conditions, there is also a possibility that the agent applies for the tax refund, but it is still more common for the consignor to get the tax refund.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
When the consignor applies for the tax refund, it should ensure that the materials are true and complete. Otherwise, the tax refund application may be rejected.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
No matter who applies for the tax refund, it must be handled within the specified time limit, otherwise it will affect the tax refund progress.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Some special circumstances will affect the determination of the tax refund subject. For example, when some processing trade is involved, it needs to be analyzed case by case.