Foreign trade enterprises can get tax refunds for export agency services, but the subject of the tax refund is the entrusting party, not the agency party. The specific process is as follows: First, the entrusting party and the agency party need to sign an export agency agreement. After that, the agency party is responsible for handling export customs declaration, foreign exchange collection and other procedures, and delivering relevant documents to the entrusting party within the specified time. After receiving the documents, the entrusting party shall apply to the local competent tax authorities for tax refunds. When applying for tax refunds, the entrusting party shall provide documents such as the Certificate of Export Agency Goods, the Export Goods Declaration Form, and the Verification Form of Export Foreign Exchange Collection. During the handling process, special attention should be paid to the authenticity, integrity and timeliness of the documents to avoid affecting the progress of tax refunds due to document problems. Meanwhile, tax authorities in different regions may have slightly different specific requirements. It is recommended to communicate and confirm with the local tax authorities in advance.
In short, as long as the operations are carried out according to the prescribed process, the tax refunds for export agency services of foreign trade enterprises can be handled smoothly.
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Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Foreign trade enterprises can get tax refunds for export agency services, but the subject of the tax refund is the entrusting party, not the agency party. The specific process is as follows: First, the entrusting party and the agency party need to sign an export agency agreement. After that, the agency party is responsible for handling export customs declaration, foreign exchange collection and other procedures, and delivering relevant documents to the entrusting party within the specified time. After receiving the documents, the entrusting party shall apply to the local competent tax authorities for tax refunds. When applying for tax refunds, the entrusting party shall provide documents such as the Certificate of Export Agency Goods, the Export Goods Declaration Form, and the Verification Form of Export Foreign Exchange Collection. During the handling process, special attention should be paid to the authenticity, integrity and timeliness of the documents to avoid affecting the progress of tax refunds due to document problems. Meanwhile, tax authorities in different regions may have slightly different specific requirements. It is recommended to communicate and confirm with the local tax authorities in advance.
In short, as long as the operations are carried out according to the prescribed process, the tax refunds for export agency services of foreign trade enterprises can be handled smoothly.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
For export tax refunds for agency services, the entrusting party should remember to apply for tax refunds within each value-added tax declaration period from the next month after the date of customs declaration of the goods for export to April 30th of the following year. Otherwise, it may not be possible to handle it if it is overdue.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
When handling export tax refunds for agency services, relevant materials must be prepared completely. For example, the export agency agreement, which is an important document to prove the agency relationship, must not be omitted.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Attention should also be paid to foreign exchange collection. It is necessary to ensure that foreign exchange can be collected normally according to regulations. Otherwise, it may affect the approval of tax refunds.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
If there are any doubts during the process of handling tax refunds, in addition to asking the local tax authorities, you can also consult professional tax agency institutions, such as Zhongshitong. They can provide detailed guidance.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Export tax refunds for agency services involve many details. For example, the information on the customs declaration form should be accurate and error-free. Otherwise, it may cause obstacles to tax refunds.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Before applying for tax refunds, the entrusting party should first confirm whether it has the qualification for tax refunds, such as whether it has handled the filing of export tax refunds (exemptions), etc.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The invoices of the exported goods are also very important. They should be issued according to regulations. Otherwise, it may affect the calculation of the tax refund amount.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
If the goods for export agency services belong to special commodities, there may be additional requirements. It is necessary to understand them clearly in advance.