Agency tax refund usually requires the import and export right. The import and export right is the qualification for an enterprise to engage in import and export business. In the tax refund process, the tax department needs to confirm the compliance of the tax refund business based on the enterprise's legal import and export qualifications. If an enterprise does not have the import and export right, on the one hand, it is difficult for the agency tax refund institution to operate because the tax refund process involves the import and export declaration of goods, etc., and these key steps cannot be completed without the import and export right. On the other hand, the tax department will not approve the tax refund application of an enterprise without the import and export right.
However, if an enterprise does not have the import and export right, it can consider declaring exports through an agent company with the import and export right, such as Zhongshitong, in a dual-headed way, that is, both the agent company and the entrusting enterprise are reflected on the customs declaration form. In this way, the entrusting enterprise can still conduct normal tax refund. The general process of obtaining the import and export right includes multiple links such as filing with the Bureau of Commerce and filing with the customs. If everything goes smoothly, it can be completed in about 15 - 30 working days.
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Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Agency tax refund usually requires the import and export right. The import and export right is the qualification for an enterprise to engage in import and export business. In the tax refund process, the tax department needs to confirm the compliance of the tax refund business based on the enterprise's legal import and export qualifications. If an enterprise does not have the import and export right, on the one hand, it is difficult for the agency tax refund institution to operate because the tax refund process involves the import and export declaration of goods, etc., and these key steps cannot be completed without the import and export right. On the other hand, the tax department will not approve the tax refund application of an enterprise without the import and export right.
However, if an enterprise does not have the import and export right, it can consider declaring exports through an agent company with the import and export right, such as Zhongshitong, in a dual-headed way, that is, both the agent company and the entrusting enterprise are reflected on the customs declaration form. In this way, the entrusting enterprise can still conduct normal tax refund. The general process of obtaining the import and export right includes multiple links such as filing with the Bureau of Commerce and filing with the customs. If everything goes smoothly, it can be completed in about 15 - 30 working days.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Indeed, the import and export right is needed. When applying for tax refund, documents such as the customs declaration form need to be provided. Without the import and export right, it is impossible to conduct formal customs declaration, and the documents required for tax refund cannot be obtained.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Yes, the import and export right is crucial. It's like a key. Without it, the tax refund operation can hardly be carried out, and the review by the tax department will not pass.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Without the import and export right, direct tax refund is not possible. But as mentioned before, an enterprise can find a qualified agent to declare with a dual-headed declaration. This can be regarded as a roundabout way to solve the problem.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Although there are many steps to obtain the import and export right, the process has been simplified in many regions now. As long as you prepare the materials as required and spend some time, it can still be handled well.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The import and export right is a basic condition. Otherwise, the entire tax refund chain will break from the source. So it's best to confirm whether you have it first. If not, apply for it as soon as possible.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If you are in a hurry to get a tax refund and don't have the import and export right, finding an agent for dual-headed declaration is indeed feasible. But you need to find a reliable agent.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
If an enterprise has the import and export right, the tax refund process will be relatively smoother and the enterprise will have more autonomy. It is recommended to obtain the import and export right by itself.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The specific time required to obtain the import and export right may vary by region. In some regions with high efficiency, it may only take half a month.