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Our company recently wants to entrust an agent to handle this matter for us.But I've heard that it's quite complicated, so I want to ask about the precautions when finding an export tax refund agent?
Cindy ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
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When selecting an export tax rebate agent，the first priority is to verify their qualifications and compliance records. It is essential to confirm that they hold a "Bookkeeping Agency License" and that their business scope explicitly includes "export tax rebate services." The agreement must clearly stipulate three points。
1. The legal responsibility for the authenticity of documents. If tax fraud risks arise due to the agent's improper operations，the agent must bear all consequences。
2. The original documents of all customs declarations，input invoices，and receipt certificates must be kept by your company，with the agent retaining only copies。
3. The agent is strictly prohibited from engaging in illegal operations such as "matching orders" or "purchasing invoices." This clause should include penalty provisions for breaches。
Additionally，require the agent to provide monthly tax rebate declaration progress reports and screenshots of tax system feedback to ensure transparency. Finally，regularly check the agent's tax penalty records through the National Enterprise Credit Information Disclosure System. Compliance risks often lurk in the details.
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat
From the perspective of logistics operations, the core is to ensure that the customs declaration form and tax refund documents are perfectly aligned. You need to ensure that the product name, specification and model, unit of measurement, and quantity on the customs declaration form are completely consistent with the VAT invoice. Even a single letter error can lead to a failed tax refund. In terms of timeline, you must collect foreign exchange and issue input invoices within 90 days after customs declaration for export, otherwise you will not be able to apply for tax refund. It is recommended to review the document progress report with the agent once a week, with a focus on whether the tax refund copy of the customs declaration is returned in a timely manner and whether the receipt of foreign exchange water bills is complete. If shipping by sea, it is best to display the full name of your company on the bill of lading to avoid discrepancies with the operating unit on the customs declaration. Additionally, all invoices for logistics expenses (freight, port charges) should be archived separately, as they may be required to substantiate the authenticity of the transaction during tax inspections. Remember, the agent can only help you prepare the declaration, but the accuracy of the original documents must be controlled by yourself.
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat
In business negotiations, don't just focus on fees—it's more important to lock in service standards and liability clauses. First, require the agent to provide the tax refund amounts and average processing times for successful cases in the past six months, as these are hard indicators of their professional competence. For fee structures, opt for a "base service fee + tax refund success incentive" model to avoid paying the full amount upfront. The contract must stipulate that if the agent causes losses to tax refunds, they must compensate at 120% of the loss amount. Additionally, set service response deadlines, such as requiring feedback on documentation issues within 24 hours. For communication mechanisms, designate a single liaison for both parties and hold 15-minute weekly progress meetings to avoid information confusion. Finally, for first-time collaborations, it's advisable to start with 1-2 small orders to test the agent's actual efficiency before scaling up—this is far more reliable than any verbal promises.