To which party should the export tax rebate for agency export be given? Come and find out!
Solved#Export tax rebate#
Our company has entrusted an agency company to handle the relevant export tax rebate business. Now that the tax rebate has been obtained, we are not sure whether this export tax rebate for agency export should be given to our entrusting party or to the agency party. The agency company said that they have also paid costs and efforts in handling this, so they want to negotiate with us on the distribution of the tax rebate. But I think the tax rebate is what our company deserves for exporting goods. I don't know how to handle this situation. Is there anyone who is an expert and can explain to me who the export tax rebate for agency export should be given to?
Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
In general, the export tax rebate for agency export is given to the entrusting party. Essentially, the export tax rebate is a refund of the value-added tax and consumption tax actually paid by the exported goods in the domestic production and circulation links by the state to enhance the competitiveness of export commodities. The entrusting party is the actual exporter and owner of the goods and bears the tax burden in the production, procurement and other links of the goods, so the tax rebate should belong to the entrusting party.
Although the agency company provides services, its remuneration is usually obtained in the form of agency service fees rather than directly participating in the distribution of the tax rebate. However, if the entrusting party and the agency party have clearly agreed on the distribution method of the tax rebate in the agency agreement, as long as the agreement does not violate laws and regulations, it should be implemented in accordance with the agreement. If there is no relevant agreement yet, it is recommended that both parties conduct friendly negotiations, with the entrusting party obtaining the tax rebate as the main consideration, and appropriately considering giving certain rewards to the agency party. After all, it has provided professional services. This can not only protect the rights and interests of the entrusting party but also maintain the cooperative relationship.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Usually it is given to the entrusting party because the entrusting party is the main body that actually exports the goods and bears the tax burden. The agency party just provides services and should collect service fees.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Generally, it is given to the entrusting enterprise. This is based on the logic of the ownership of the goods for export and the bearing of the tax burden. But if there is a special agreement in the contract in advance, then it shall be in accordance with the contract.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Certainly, the entrusting party should be considered first. The role of the agency company is to assist in handling, and the tax rebate is mainly a policy preference for the goods exported by the entrusting party.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Normally, the entrusting party gets the tax rebate. If the agency party has made a lot of efforts, it can specify the share in the contract. If not, it is mainly for the entrusting party.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
In principle, the export tax rebate for agency export belongs to the entrusting party. If the agency party has made special contributions, the distribution can be agreed upon in the agreement.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Generally, it is given to the entrusting party. After all, it is the tax rebate generated by the goods exported by the entrusting party, and the agency party charges according to the service.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
The entrusting party is the main object to which the tax rebate belongs. If the agency party wants a share, there must be a prior agreement.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
In most cases, it is given to the entrusting enterprise. If the agency party wants to participate in the distribution, it needs to be clearly stated in the cooperation agreement in advance.