Who should be filled in as the buyer when exporting through an agent? Come and give me some advice!
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The company I work for plans to conduct export business through an agent company. Now I have a question when filling in relevant documents. Who should be filled in as the buyer when exporting through an agent? Should it be the foreign customer we actually cooperate with or the agent company? Will filling in different objects have any impact on subsequent business? I hope experienced friends can tell me about it so that I can fill it in accurately, avoid problems in the subsequent process, and successfully complete the export business.
Professional consultant answers
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
In the case of exporting through an agent, the buyer usually should be filled in as the actual foreign customer who has reached a deal with you. This is because the agent company only provides agency services to help you handle matters related to the export process and is not the purchaser of the goods. Filling in the actual foreign customer can clearly reflect the real trade relationship and facilitate the smooth development of a series of subsequent businesses such as foreign exchange collection and customs clearance.
If the agent company is filled in, the trade relationship will become ambiguous. In the foreign exchange collection process, it may cause foreign exchange to enter the account of the agent company, increasing the risks and complexity of capital circulation; in the customs clearance process, problems may occur due to the inconsistency between the trade subject and the actual situation. In addition, troubles may also occur in tax declaration and other aspects due to incorrect filling of the buyer. Therefore, to ensure the normal progress of the business and follow the essence of the trade, the actual foreign customer should be truthfully filled in as the buyer.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Generally speaking, fill in the actual buyer, that is, the foreign customer. Doing so can make the entire export process consistent with the real transaction and is also convenient for the preparation of documents such as bills of lading and packing lists. Everyone can easily know who the goods are sold to at a glance. If the agent company is filled in, the documents will have to be changed accordingly, which is rather troublesome.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Definitely fill in the foreign customer. The agent company only helps handle the export procedures, and the goods are not sold to them. Filling in the correct buyer will be convenient for subsequent docking when it comes to product after-sales service and the collection of the balance payment. If it is filled in wrongly, subsequent communication is likely to be chaotic.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
It is more appropriate to fill in the actual foreign buyer. From a legal perspective, this clarifies the rights and obligations of both parties in the transaction. If the agent company is filled in, once a dispute arises, the definition of responsibilities will be complicated and may affect one's own rights and interests.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Fill in the foreign customer so that the entire chain of the export is clear. From the transportation of goods to the delivery, it is all oriented towards the real buyer. If the agent is filled in, cognitive deviations may occur in logistics, delivery and other links.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
It is recommended to fill in the actual foreign customer. Because it is the foreign customer who will finally make the payment, filling them in helps the financial department to calculate clearly. If the agent is filled in, the capital flow is likely to be confused.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
It should be filled in as the actual foreign customer. When handling certificate of origin and other supporting documents, this can conform to the actual situation. If the agent company is filled in, it may cause the supporting documents to be inconsistent with the actual trade.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Fill in the foreign buyer. When preparing documents such as commercial invoices, filling in according to the actual buyer can ensure the consistency of information in each link and reduce errors and misunderstandings.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
Fill in the actual foreign customer. Otherwise, after the goods arrive at the destination port, operations such as taking delivery of the goods may be hindered due to the inconsistency of the buyer's information.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Fill in the foreign customer so that when applying for export tax rebates, the relevant materials match the actual transaction and the tax rebate process can be handled more smoothly.