Due to business expansion, the company wants to add import and export agency to its business scope, and inquires about the time, complexity, and key attention points for completing the addition. The best answer states that it varies by region and preparation of documents. Document preparation takes 1-3 days, industrial and commercial changes take 3-5 days, and customs and other department filings each take 1-3 days. If everything goes smoothly, it can be completed in 10-15 working days. Incomplete or problematic documents will extend the time.
Who should apply for tax refund for agency export? Please help me answer!
Resolved
Our company hired an agency export company to help export products, and now there's a tax refund issue. I'm not sure who should actually apply for the tax refund. Is it us, the consignor, or the agency export company? Are the processes and regulations complicated? I hope knowledgeable friends can explain it to me in detail, otherwise, I'm afraid it will affect the company's interests if handled improperly.
Trade Expert Insights Answers
Emma ZhaoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Export Documentation SpecialistStart a Chat
For agency export tax refunds, it is generally the consignor who applies for the tax refund. According to relevant regulations, when consigning goods for export, the consignor handles the tax refund. The consignor needs to apply for the tax refund to the competent tax authority after the goods are declared for export and processed as sales in the accounts.
When the consignor applies for the tax refund, they need to provide documents such as proof of agency export goods, customs declaration forms for exported goods, and export foreign exchange settlement forms. The agency export company should issue the proof of agency export goods to the consignor promptly after the goods are exported.
This regulation is to clarify the tax refund subject and ensure the standardization and accuracy of the tax refund process. If the agency export company exports in its own name, it may lead to issues such as an incorrect tax refund subject. Therefore, your company, as the consignor, should prepare the necessary documents and apply for the tax refund in a timely manner according to regulations to protect your own rights and interests.
Thomas LiYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Import Licensing AdvisorStart a Chat
Usually, the consignor applies for the tax refund because the consignor is the actual owner and seller of the goods, while the agency company merely provides export services. Therefore, the right to the tax refund belongs to the consignor.
Olivia LiuYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign Exchange Risk ManagerStart a Chat
Generally, the consignor applies for the tax refund. However, it is crucial for the consignor and the agent to communicate in advance, clarify their respective responsibilities, and ensure smooth handover of tax refund documents to avoid affecting the progress of the tax refund application.
Kevin HuangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
E-Commerce Export AdvisorStart a Chat
It's definitely the consignor. The agency export company only assists in handling relevant procedures. The final tax refund is issued to the consignor because the consignor bears the main costs and benefits of the goods.
Michael ZhangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Clearance SpecialistStart a Chat
The consignor applies for the tax refund. In actual operations, the agency company will cooperate by providing some necessary documents to facilitate the consignor in completing the tax refund process.
David ChenYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Compliance AdvisorStart a Chat
The consignor applies for the tax refund, which is quite clear in tax regulations. The agency export company is mainly responsible for the business operations of the export process, while the tax refund is still the responsibility of the consignor.
Daniel KimYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Commodity Inspection and Quarantine ConsultantStart a Chat
By convention, the consignor applies for the tax refund. However, both parties should cooperate according to the contract agreement, otherwise, there may be obstacles during the tax refund process.
Robert TanYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International Market Development AdvisorStart a Chat
The consignor applies for the tax refund. The consignor should pay attention to changes in tax refund policies and be timely aware of the required documents and procedures to avoid delays in tax refunds due to unfamiliarity with policies.
Linda GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Dispute MediatorStart a Chat
Generally, the consignor applies for the tax refund, with the agency company providing assistance. The consignor needs to organize all tax refund documents and submit the application within the stipulated time.