In principle, the tax refund for agency exports goes to the principal. According to relevant regulations, for entrusted agency export businesses, the principal handles the export tax rebate, and the entrusted party (the agency) is only responsible for providing relevant materials required for the export tax rebate.
The principal needs to meet certain conditions to apply for a tax refund. For example, the goods have been declared for export and left the country, have been accounted for as sales in the financial records, and have received foreign exchange, etc. The general tax refund process is as follows: After the goods are exported and accounted for as sales according to regulations, the principal collects materials including the certificate of agency export goods and the declaration form of export goods, and applies for a tax refund from the competent tax authority within the specified declaration period.
The entrusted party needs to apply to the competent tax authority for issuing a certificate of agency export goods within 60 days after the goods are declared for export and promptly transfer it to the principal so that the principal can handle the tax refund. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the tax refund for agency exports goes to the principal, but both parties need to closely cooperate to complete the tax refund process.
Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
In principle, the tax refund for agency exports goes to the principal. According to relevant regulations, for entrusted agency export businesses, the principal handles the export tax rebate, and the entrusted party (the agency) is only responsible for providing relevant materials required for the export tax rebate.
The principal needs to meet certain conditions to apply for a tax refund. For example, the goods have been declared for export and left the country, have been accounted for as sales in the financial records, and have received foreign exchange, etc. The general tax refund process is as follows: After the goods are exported and accounted for as sales according to regulations, the principal collects materials including the certificate of agency export goods and the declaration form of export goods, and applies for a tax refund from the competent tax authority within the specified declaration period.
The entrusted party needs to apply to the competent tax authority for issuing a certificate of agency export goods within 60 days after the goods are declared for export and promptly transfer it to the principal so that the principal can handle the tax refund. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the tax refund for agency exports goes to the principal, but both parties need to closely cooperate to complete the tax refund process.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
It is usually refunded to the principal because the principal is the actual owner and seller of the goods. The agency only provides services and is not involved in the transfer of ownership of the goods. It is more reasonable for the tax refund to go to the principal.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
It is refunded to the principal. When applying for a tax refund, the principal should prepare all kinds of documents and follow the process. If the materials are incomplete or the process is incorrect, it may affect the tax refund progress.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
The tax refund for agency exports goes to the principal. The principal should pay attention to the tax refund declaration deadline. If it exceeds the time limit, it may not be possible to get a tax refund. The principal should communicate with the agency in a timely manner to obtain relevant supporting materials.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
It is refunded to the entrusting enterprise. The agency assists in providing materials. The principal arranges the tax refund materials as required and declares them to the tax authority. After passing the review, the principal can receive the tax refund.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Generally, it is refunded to the principal. During the entire agency export process, the principal is responsible for sales accounting, etc., so the tax refund naturally belongs to the principal. The agency only provides agency services.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
The export tax is refunded to the principal. The principal should remember to receive foreign exchange in a timely manner. The foreign exchange receipt situation is also an important part of the tax refund review. Problems with foreign exchange receipt may affect the tax refund.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
It is refunded to the principal. When preparing tax refund materials, the principal should ensure their authenticity and completeness. The tax authority will conduct a strict review. Only if there are no problems can the tax refund be processed smoothly.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The tax refund for agency exports goes to the entrusting enterprise. When handling the tax refund, the principal should pay attention to the tax refund rates of different products and calculate the tax refund amount accurately.