Who is responsible for the tax refund of a foreign trade export agency company?
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I'm the person in charge of a foreign trade company. Recently, I cooperated with an export agency company for an export business. I'm a bit confused about the tax refund. I don't know whether our company should be responsible for the tax refund or the export agency company should. The tax refund process is complex, and the amount involved is not small. If the responsibility division is unclear, there may be troubles later. I want to ask everyone, in this case, who is actually responsible for the tax refund of the foreign trade export agency company?
Professional consultant answers
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The division of tax refund responsibilities of a foreign trade export agency company usually depends on the agency agreement signed by both parties. Generally, there are two common modes: One is the "pure agency" mode, that is, the export agency company only provides agency services and charges agency fees. In this case, the principal (that is, your company) is responsible for the tax refund by itself, and the export agency company assists in providing relevant materials. The other is the "buyout" mode. The export agency company purchases goods from the principal at a buyout price for export. In this mode, the export agency company is responsible for the tax refund.
It is recommended that you carefully check the agency agreement to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties in the tax refund process. If the agreement is not clear, you should communicate and negotiate with the export agency company in a timely manner to avoid subsequent disputes. At the same time, no matter which party is responsible for the tax refund, it is necessary to operate strictly in accordance with the relevant national tax refund policies and procedures to ensure the smooth progress of the tax refund.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
If the agency company only helps with some export process procedures and is not involved in the purchase and sale of goods, most likely you will handle the tax refund yourself, and the agency company will cooperate by providing support in terms of procedures.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Generally speaking, if the agency company is involved in aspects such as the capital flow of the entire export business, the possibility of them being responsible for the tax refund may be higher, but it still depends on what is written in the contract.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
The key is to see how it was determined when you negotiated the cooperation. If it's not clearly written in the contract, add it quickly, otherwise it will be troublesome if problems occur.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
If the agency company is responsible for a series of tasks such as foreign exchange collection, usually they will be responsible for the tax refund, and this makes the operation process relatively more coherent.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
If it is a simple agency service, as the actual exporter, your company is more likely to be responsible for the tax refund, and the agency company is only auxiliary.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
First, look at the agreement. If it's not specified, discuss it. The party that is more familiar with the tax refund process can be responsible for it, and this may be more efficient.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
If the agency company undertakes more risks, such as product quality, etc., then they are more likely to be responsible for the tax refund.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
It can be determined according to past cooperation practices or industry common practices. If there are differences, negotiate again.