Is it allowed to buy input invoices in the agency export business?
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Our company is engaged in the agency export business and has recently encountered some doubts in tax processing. I would like to ask whether it is allowed to buy input invoices in the case of agency export. We know that input invoices are very important for tax deductions, etc., but we are worried that improper operations may lead to tax risks. So we want to clearly understand the relevant policy regulations. Can we buy them? What are the consequences if we buy them? If we can't buy them, how should we correctly handle input invoices in the agency export?
Professional consultant answers
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
In the agency export business, it is not allowed to buy input invoices. Buying input invoices is an act of false invoicing, which seriously violates tax laws and regulations. False opening of special VAT invoices not only faces penalties such as tax repayment, late payment surcharges, and fines. In serious cases, the relevant responsible persons may also face criminal penalties.
In the agency export business, the compliant way is for the consignor to issue input invoices to the trustee for export tax rebate and other operations. The trustee assists the consignor in handling tax rebates based on the entrustment agency agreement and relevant export documents. If the consignor cannot provide legal and compliant input invoices, the trustee should not solve the problem by purchasing them, but should negotiate with the consignor to find out the reasons for the inability to provide them and solve them. In short, only by handling input invoices in a compliant manner can the healthy development of the agency export business be ensured and tax risks be avoided.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Never buy. Buying input invoices is digging a hole for yourself. Once detected by the tax authorities, the company's reputation will be damaged. It will be troublesome to carry out business in the future and will also be under key supervision.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The risk of buying input invoices in agency export is too high. If the amount of false opening is huge, there may even be a prison sentence. Legitimate business operation is the right way.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
It is not allowed. Tax supervision is very strict. Obtaining input invoices through illegal channels is not worth the loss. It is right to operate in accordance with the regulations.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Don't do anything like buying input invoices. Once the matter is exposed, the company will suffer heavy losses in many aspects such as image and economy.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Buying input invoices is definitely not allowed. This is a red line. Touching it is illegal. Obtaining input invoices in a regular way is the long-term solution.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The agency export business should follow the regular process. Buying input invoices is absolutely not advisable. Don't take risks for short-term benefits.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
The risk of false opening of input invoices is extremely high and will bring unpredictable losses to the enterprise. Don't be lucky in this regard.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
In the long run, buying input invoices is harmful to the enterprise and has no benefits. Handling input invoices in accordance with policy regulations is the correct choice.