In the agency export business, generally, the tax refund is handled by the principal. Because the principal is the actual exporter of the goods, who bears the costs of producing or purchasing the goods, etc., and accordingly enjoys the tax refund rights and interests.
When handling the tax refund, the principal needs to obtain a certificate for agency export of goods issued by the agent, and apply for tax refund to its competent tax authority with this certificate and other relevant export tax refund declaration materials, such as the export declaration form and purchase invoice.
For the principal, it needs to have the general taxpayer qualification, and the exported goods need to meet the tax refund scope specified by the state and other conditions. The tax refund process is relatively complex. It is necessary to accurately fill in various declaration forms as required by the tax authority, submit relevant materials, and ensure the authenticity and completeness of the materials. If you have any questions, you can consult the local tax department or a professional finance and tax institution.
Professional consultant answers
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
In the agency export business, generally, the tax refund is handled by the principal. Because the principal is the actual exporter of the goods, who bears the costs of producing or purchasing the goods, etc., and accordingly enjoys the tax refund rights and interests.
When handling the tax refund, the principal needs to obtain a certificate for agency export of goods issued by the agent, and apply for tax refund to its competent tax authority with this certificate and other relevant export tax refund declaration materials, such as the export declaration form and purchase invoice.
For the principal, it needs to have the general taxpayer qualification, and the exported goods need to meet the tax refund scope specified by the state and other conditions. The tax refund process is relatively complex. It is necessary to accurately fill in various declaration forms as required by the tax authority, submit relevant materials, and ensure the authenticity and completeness of the materials. If you have any questions, you can consult the local tax department or a professional finance and tax institution.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
Usually, the principal handles the tax refund, but if the principal does not meet the tax refund requirements, for example, if it is not a general taxpayer, it may not be able to handle the tax refund. This situation is rather special.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
The tax refund is handled by the principal, but the agent needs to assist in providing some necessary materials, such as the customs declaration form, etc., so that the principal can handle the tax refund more smoothly.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The principal handles the tax refund. The principal should pay attention to applying for tax refund within the specified time, otherwise it may miss the tax refund deadline and cause losses.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Generally, it is the principal who handles the tax refund. The agent is mainly responsible for the export operation process. The principal just needs to prepare the tax refund materials and apply as required.
Elizabeth LiYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Indeed, the principal handles the tax refund. The principal must ensure the authenticity of the export business, otherwise there may be troubles in the tax refund.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
The tax refund subject is the principal. The principal must handle the accounting treatment as required by the tax department, which is also crucial for the tax refund.
James LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The principal handles the tax refund. The principal needs to collect and organize the tax refund materials in a timely manner to avoid affecting the tax refund progress due to incomplete materials.
Jennifer WangYears of service:4Customer Rating:5.0
Market development consultantConsult
It is the principal who handles the tax refund. Before cooperation, it is advisable for the principal and the agent to clarify the responsibilities related to tax refund and assistance matters in the contract.