The export tax rebate for agency exports is generally refunded to the entrusting party. According to relevant regulations, for the entrusted agency export business, the tax refund (exemption) is always handled by the entrusting party. The process usually involves the agency handing over the relevant documents to the entrusting party in a timely manner after the goods are exported. The entrusting party applies for the tax rebate to its competent tax authority with these documents and its own tax-related information.
For example, Company A entrusts Zhongshitong to export a batch of goods. After Zhongshitong completes the export operation, it provides Company A with the necessary tax rebate documents such as the customs declaration form and invoice. Company A organizes its own tax-related information and applies for the tax rebate to the local tax authority. The tax rebate will eventually be refunded to Company A's corporate account. However, when the entrusting party and the agency cooperate, it is best to clearly define the tax rebate-related matters in the contract to avoid subsequent disputes.
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The export tax rebate for agency exports is generally refunded to the entrusting party. According to relevant regulations, for the entrusted agency export business, the tax refund (exemption) is always handled by the entrusting party. The process usually involves the agency handing over the relevant documents to the entrusting party in a timely manner after the goods are exported. The entrusting party applies for the tax rebate to its competent tax authority with these documents and its own tax-related information.
For example, Company A entrusts Zhongshitong to export a batch of goods. After Zhongshitong completes the export operation, it provides Company A with the necessary tax rebate documents such as the customs declaration form and invoice. Company A organizes its own tax-related information and applies for the tax rebate to the local tax authority. The tax rebate will eventually be refunded to Company A's corporate account. However, when the entrusting party and the agency cooperate, it is best to clearly define the tax rebate-related matters in the contract to avoid subsequent disputes.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Generally, it is refunded to the entrusting party because the entrusting party is the actual owner of the exported goods and the seller. The agency only provides agency services, so the subject of the tax rebate is still the entrusting party.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It is refunded to the entrusting party, which is the normal operation. However, if the entrusting party and the agency have a special agreement, such as the entrusting party authorizing the agency to receive the tax rebate, then it should be implemented according to the agreement. However, this situation is relatively rare.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Under normal circumstances, it is definitely refunded to the entrusting enterprise. After all, the entrusting enterprise is the actual undertaker of the export business and the payer of relevant taxes and fees, so the tax rebate is naturally refunded to the entrusting party.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Generally, it is refunded to the entrusting party. However, if the information provided by the entrusting party during the tax rebate process is incomplete or does not conform to the regulations, it may affect the progress of the tax rebate, so the information must be prepared well.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Mostly, it is refunded to the entrusting party. However, both parties should clearly define the tax rebate responsibilities and rights in the agency contract to prevent shirking responsibilities when problems occur.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
According to regulations, the export tax rebate for agency exports is basically refunded to the entrusting party. If the entrusting party has any questions regarding the tax rebate, it can consult the local tax authority at any time.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Mostly, it is refunded to the entrusting party. The entrusting party should communicate well with the agency and obtain export-related information in a timely manner so as to apply for the tax rebate smoothly.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Normally, it is refunded to the entrusting enterprise. The entrusting enterprise should actively cooperate with the agency to collect and organize the tax rebate information so that the tax rebate process will be smoother.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The export tax rebate for agency exports is generally refunded to the entrusting party. When the entrusting party handles the tax rebate, it should pay attention to the changes in local tax policies to avoid affecting the handling of the tax rebate.