Who on earth does the export tax rebate for agency exports belong to? Come and help me clear up my doubts!
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Our company has found an agency company to help export products, and now it involves the issue of export tax rebates. I'd like to know, who on earth does the export tax rebate for agency exports belong to? Does it belong to us, the consignor, or the agency? Are there any regulations or things that need to be noted in this regard? I'm worried that if I don't figure it out clearly, there will be disputes later, which will affect the interests of the company. I hope friends who are knowledgeable in this area can help answer this question. Thank you!
Professional consultant answers
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The export tax rebate for agency exports usually belongs to the consignor. According to relevant regulations, for goods exported by consignment, the consignor shall handle the tax rebate. Because the consignor is the actual exporter of the goods, bearing the export risks and benefits of the goods, and the agency only provides agency services.
To apply for the tax rebate, the consignor needs to meet some conditions, such as the goods must be within the scope of value-added tax and consumption tax collection, and have been declared for customs clearance and left the country, been treated as export sales in financial terms, received foreign exchange and been verified, etc. In actual operation, the consignor and the agency should sign a detailed agency export agreement to clarify matters related to the tax rebate, including the ownership of the tax rebate, the responsibilities and obligations of both parties during the process of handling the tax rebate, etc., to avoid subsequent disputes. If the consignor is unable to smoothly obtain the tax rebate due to the mistakes of the agency, the agency may need to bear corresponding responsibilities.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Generally speaking, it is the consignor who gets the tax rebate. After all, the ownership of the goods belongs to the consignor, and the agency is just helping with the process and has no reason to get the tax rebate.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
It indeed belongs to the consignor, but a lot of the materials for handling the tax rebate need to be assisted by the agency to provide, such as customs declarations and the like. The two parties need to cooperate well.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
To get the tax rebate, the consignor must ensure that the export business is real and compliant. Otherwise, there will be trouble with the tax rebate, and the agency also has the obligation to review.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If the agency agreement does not clearly state the ownership of the tax rebate, it should also belong to the consignor according to common sense. However, it is still recommended to clarify it in advance.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
During the process of agency exports, the agency should issue a certificate of agency exported goods as required, which is crucial for the consignor to get the tax rebate.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
If the consignor provides false materials to cheat on the tax rebate and the agency knows about it but does not report it, the agency is also responsible. So both parties need to be cautious.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The export tax rebate belongs to the consignor, but if the agency can help the consignor successfully handle the tax rebate, it is also reasonable for the consignor to give the agency some appropriate remuneration.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
After getting the tax rebate, the consignor also needs to pay attention to the subsequent inspections by the tax authorities, and the agency may also be required to assist.