Generally, it is the Entrusting Party that applies for the tax refund for export agency. According to relevant regulations, for goods exported through agency, the Entrusting Party is responsible for handling the tax refund. This is because the Entrusting Party is the actual exporter and seller of the goods, possessing the ownership and other related rights and interests of the goods.
For example, Company A entrusts Zhongshitong to export a batch of clothing on its behalf. Company A is responsible for producing the clothing and reaching a sales agreement with foreign customers, while Zhongshitong only provides agency services. In this case, Company A should be the main body to apply for tax refund from the tax authorities.
The Entrusting Party needs to meet some conditions when applying for tax refund, such as having the right to engage in export business, obtaining legal and valid purchase vouchers and export declaration forms, etc. Meanwhile, the Entrusting Party and the Agent Party should sign a standardized export agency agreement to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties and avoid disputes during the tax refund process.
Professional consultant answers
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Generally, it is the Entrusting Party that applies for the tax refund for export agency. According to relevant regulations, for goods exported through agency, the Entrusting Party is responsible for handling the tax refund. This is because the Entrusting Party is the actual exporter and seller of the goods, possessing the ownership and other related rights and interests of the goods.
For example, Company A entrusts Zhongshitong to export a batch of clothing on its behalf. Company A is responsible for producing the clothing and reaching a sales agreement with foreign customers, while Zhongshitong only provides agency services. In this case, Company A should be the main body to apply for tax refund from the tax authorities.
The Entrusting Party needs to meet some conditions when applying for tax refund, such as having the right to engage in export business, obtaining legal and valid purchase vouchers and export declaration forms, etc. Meanwhile, the Entrusting Party and the Agent Party should sign a standardized export agency agreement to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties and avoid disputes during the tax refund process.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Usually, the Agent Party only assists the Entrusting Party in handling matters related to export tax refund and does not carry out the tax refund operation itself. The Agent Party is generally responsible for handling customs declaration, foreign exchange collection and other affairs, while the tax refund work is declared by the Entrusting Party according to the prescribed procedures.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
It is indeed the Entrusting Party that applies for tax refund. Because the Entrusting Party is the owner of the goods and the sales behavior also belongs to the Entrusting Party, it is natural that the Entrusting Party should apply for the tax refund, and the Agent Party cannot replace it.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
For export tax refund, it mainly depends on the ownership of the goods. If the Entrusting Party owns the ownership, the Entrusting Party will apply for the tax refund. The Agent Party helps prepare the relevant materials, but ultimately the tax refund application is still submitted by the Entrusting Party.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Definitely the Entrusting Party applies for tax refund. The agency company only provides services, and the main body for tax refund will not change. It is still the Entrusting Party that applies for tax refund according to the tax requirements.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
For goods exported through agency, the Entrusting Party applies for tax refund. However, the Agent Party should promptly sort out the relevant tax refund materials and hand them over to the Entrusting Party to facilitate the Entrusting Party's application for tax refund.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
According to the regulations, the Entrusting Party is responsible for handling the tax refund. The Entrusting Party should ensure that the materials are true and complete when applying for tax refund, otherwise it may affect the progress of tax refund.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The Entrusting Party applies for tax refund. The Entrusting Party and the Agent Party should communicate well to ensure the smooth progress of the tax refund process. Key materials such as customs declaration forms should be properly handed over.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
For the tax refund for export agency, the main role is that the Entrusting Party applies for tax refund. The Entrusting Party should be familiar with the tax refund policies and submit the materials as required, and the Agent Party just needs to cooperate.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Generally, it is the Entrusting Party that applies for tax refund. The Entrusting Party should pay attention to requirements such as the time limit for tax refund declaration and not miss the time, otherwise it may lead to the inability to obtain tax refund. The Agent Party assists in completing the process.