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Who Should Control the Remittance for Agency Export Tax Rebate?
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Our company just started doing agency, and now we have encountered a thorny problem: Should the foreign exchange payment be controlled by us, the actual exporter, or by the agency company? The agency says they must control the cash flow to cooperate with the tax rebate, but we are worried about fund security and tax rebate ownership. I would like to ask, from the perspectives of compliance, operation, and business, which method is safer? What are the potential risks of each?
Lucas LiuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Operations ConsultantStart a Chat
The core principle is "who exports，who collects foreign exchange，who gets tax rebate". It is most compliant for the actual exporter to control the remittance. If the agent controls it，there must be a real agency agreement and three flows in one，otherwise it constitutes tax fraud risk. Suggestions: 1) Your company opens a foreign exchange account to collect foreign exchange directly，2) If the agent collects foreign exchange，clarify fund ownership，tax rebate allocation，and breach of contract liability in the agreement，3) Keep a full set of trade documents for inspection. The tax bureau focuses on checking whether the fund flow matches the goods flow，and non-compliance will face criminal liability.
Michael ZhangYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customs Declaration & Compliance ExpertStart a Chat
The controller of the remittance determines the timeliness of customs clearance and tax rebate. If your company controls it, ensure arrival before customs declaration, otherwise it affects verification. Although agent control is faster, you lose control of funds. It is recommended to adopt the "co-managed account" model: payment enters regulatory account -> release 80% after customs declaration -> settle after tax rebate arrives -> release balance. Clarify Incoterms clauses, under FOB you have stronger control over goods flow, and more bargaining chips. Ensure customs declaration form, bill of lading, and foreign exchange collection slip information are completely consistent in documents.
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat
You must control the initiative of remittance. Negotiation script: "We understand your process, but for risk control needs, we collect foreign exchange directly, and pay the agency fee and provide the slip within 3 working days after receipt." If the agent insists, the contract must set: 1) Dedicated account cannot be misappropriated; 2) Funds frozen until tax rebate arrives; 3) Agent provides bank guarantee; 4) Liquidated damages not less than 30% of tax rebate amount. Test with small batches for the first order, build trust and then expand. Remember: Controlling funds means controlling the initiative.