Is the agency export tax rebate charged on a per-transaction basis? Come and find out!
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Our company has export business and intends to find an agency to handle the export tax rebate. I'd like to ask if the agency export tax rebate is generally charged on a per-transaction basis? Are there any other charging methods? If it is charged on a per-transaction basis, approximately how much is charged for one transaction? Will there be significant differences in the charging standards for businesses of different scales? I hope experienced friends or professionals can tell me about it so that I have an idea and avoid being ripped off.
Professional consultant answers
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The charging methods for agency export tax rebate are not fixed. Charging on a per-transaction basis is one of the common methods, but there are also other forms such as charging according to a certain proportion of the export amount.
When charged on a per-transaction basis, the level of the fee will be affected by the complexity of the business. For example, for simple routine businesses with complete documents and clear processes, the charge may be relatively low; if it involves special products or complex trade models, the charge will be high. Generally speaking, the charge per transaction may range from 1000 to 5000 yuan.
If charged according to the proportion of the export amount, the proportion is approximately 0.5% to 3%. For large-scale businesses, due to relatively centralized and efficient operations, the proportion may be lower, while for small businesses, the proportion may be slightly higher. There are differences in the charging standards of different agencies. When looking for an agency, it is necessary to make more comparisons and clearly understand the specific charging details and service contents.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The agency I cooperated with before charged according to the proportion of the export amount, and it felt quite reasonable. The larger the amount, the lower the proportion. You can ask a few more agencies and make comparisons.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Some agencies charge on a per-transaction basis. However, besides the cost, the service quality is also very important. Don't just look at the price.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Indeed, charging on a per-transaction basis is more intuitive, but it depends on the business volume. If there is a lot of business, charging on a per-transaction basis may not be cost-effective, and charging according to the proportion may be more appropriate.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
I heard from a friend that the charge is also related to the tax rebate rate. The higher the tax rebate rate, the higher the charge may be. I don't know if it's true.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
No matter what charging method is used, it must be clearly defined before signing the contract to avoid disputes later.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Yes, when looking for an agency, it is necessary to find an experienced one. Don't look for an unreliable one just to save a little money. It will be troublesome if there are problems with the tax rebate in the end.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
I think charging on a per-transaction basis is suitable for simple and small-volume businesses. If the business is complex and diverse, charging according to the proportion may be better for cost control.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
I heard before that some agencies will adjust the charge according to whether tax advance payment is needed. You can pay attention to this.