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A company found an agency company to export products. The agency contract did not clarify the ownership of export refund taxes. The question is whether the tax should belong to the principal or the agent. The best answer points out that if there is no contract provision, it generally belongs to the principal because they are the owner of the goods and bear the costs. However, if the agent has advanced funds, they can negotiate the distribution. It is recommended that both parties communicate or consult professionals to determine the ownership.

Looking to import a batch of cosmetics and seeking an agency company, I'm asking about the cost of cosmetic import agency services and worrying about being ripped off. The best answer states that there is no fixed standard for fees, which are influenced by factors such as the value of goods, product category, service content, transportation method, and import port. Fees are generally charged as a percentage of the goods' value, typically between 1%-5%, with comprehensive service fees ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of yuan. It is recommended to compare the services and quotes of several agency companies.

The company plans to export goods through an agent and inquires whether agency export is eligible for tax refunds and the specific operational procedures. The best answer states that agency export is eligible for tax refunds, with the entrusting party generally being the refund claimant. An agency export agreement must be signed. After goods are exported, the entrusting party, with documents such as customs declarations, must apply to the competent tax authority within the specified period. The entrusting party also needs to possess general taxpayer qualifications. The operation requires ensuring all documents are complete and accurate.

Inquires whether it is mandatory to entrust an agency for import and export business, the conditions required for self-operation, and the benefits of entrusting an agency. The best answer states that import and export are not mandatory to be handled by an agency. Companies with import and export rights and familiar with the processes and regulations can operate independently, although it can be cumbersome. Entrusting an agency offers benefits such as rich experience, saving energy, and reducing costs, and companies can choose based on their needs.

The company has agency export business and does not understand how to declare tax refunds, inquiring about specific operations, required documents, and process complexity. The best answer states that the consignor declares the tax refund. First, sign an agency export agreement, then the consignee obtains a certificate for agency exported goods. The consignor declares the tax refund with this certificate and relevant documents within the prescribed period. Documents for each step need to be complete and accurate. Although the process is not complicated, details should be taken seriously.

A company plans to use an agent for product export and asks whether taxes are payable for agency exports, which taxes are involved if so, and if the process is complex. The best answer points out that the principal can enjoy export tax rebates (exemptions) if eligible; the agent primarily pays VAT on agency fees under "Business Auxiliary Services - Brokerage and Agency Services," with a rate of 6% for general taxpayers and 3% for small-scale taxpayers (with reductions and exemptions), and can declare according to regulations, with a not-so-complex process.