Comprehensive analysis of export trade agency services: How to choose and optimize
March 25, 2025
Must an export trade find a customs broker? According to Article 47 of the revised provisions of the Customs Law in 2025, all imported and exported goods must be declared through a professional customs declaration enterprise filed with the customs. In actual operation, enterprises can choose: Train customs declarers independently (required to pass the annual assessment of the General Administration of Customs) Entrust an AEO-certified customs broker (recommended for cross - border trade enterprises) Case...
How to handle tax-free exports through agents? These five practical points must be mastered!
March 26, 2025
I. What are the basic conditions for tax - free agency exports? According to the latest export tax rebate policy in 2025, enterprises need to meet three core conditions simultaneously to enjoy tax - free treatment through agency exports: Proof of a real trade relationship: A notarized agency agreement, a goods purchase and sales contract, and logistics documents need to be provided. Export qualification requirements: The agent must have the right to operate import and export and complete customs...
Can an agency export agreement really help an enterprise avoid risks? How to choose a reliable partner?
March 26, 2025
What core pain points can agency export agreements solve? Based on 20 years of agency export experience, we find agreements primarily address three major challenges: Breaking qualification barriers: Solving access issues for SMEs without import/export rights or customs registration Alleviating financial pressure: Agencies advance payment of tariffs/VAT with payment terms extendable to 30 days post-clearance Transferring trade risks...
15. Which legal provisions actually govern the agency export contract? How can enterprises prevent legal risks?
March 27, 2025
I. How to accurately define agency export legally? According to Article 34 of the Foreign Trade Law of the Peoples Republic of China and Article 919 of the Civil Code, agency export refers to a trade method in which an enterprise with import and export rights (the agent) accepts the entrustment of a domestic enterprise (the principal) and handles a full set of export procedures such as customs declaration, foreign exchange collection, and tax refund in its own name. Implemented in 2025...
Does an agent need to pay VAT for export? How is the export tax rebate calculated? The latest tax guide in 2025
March 27, 2025
23. Does agency export need to pay value - added tax? According to the current policies in 2025, the value - added tax zero - rate policy applies to agency export business: No value - added tax is paid in the goods export link The service agency fee is subject to a 6% value - added tax Special circumstances: For goods prohibited/restricted from export, the tax already refunded needs to be repaid Failure to declare for tax refund within the specified time limit is regarded as domestic sales and tax needs to be supplemented Export tax...
Which legal provisions does an agency export contract actually fall under? How can enterprises prevent legal risks?_Shanghai Comprehensive Agency Service Import and Export Service
March 27, 2025
I. How to distinguish basic concepts? In the self - export mode, an enterprise directly signs a contract with an overseas buyer and independently completes the whole - process operations such as customs declaration, logistics, and foreign exchange collection. It needs to have import and export rights and a foreign exchange account. While agency export is to entrust a qualified third - party company (such as a comprehensive foreign trade service provider) to handle the export procedures, which is suitable for small and medium - sized enterprises lacking import and export qualifications...
I. Essential Qualification Documents
March 27, 2025
Question 1: Is agency export really more cost-effective than self-operated export? Under the 2025 international trade environment, the comprehensive cost advantages of agency export are mainly reflected in: Hidden cost savings: Document processing efficiency improved by 40%, tax rebate payment cycle shortened to 20 working days. Bulk purchasing advantage: Leading agency companies can obtain approximately 15% freight discount from shipping companies. Compliance...
A comprehensive analysis of agency export tax rebates: Conditions, models, and risk prevention
March 27, 2025
Can agency exports really apply for tax rebates? According to the latest 2025 Announcement on Value-Added Tax and Consumption Tax Policies for Export Goods and Labor, tax rebate eligibility under agency export mode must meet three core conditions: Actual departure of goods: Requires customs-issued export goods declaration (electronic data); Foreign exchange verification: Requires completion of cross-border RMB or foreign exchange settlement...
How to avoid the tax risks of agency export? Interpretation of the latest policies in 2025
49. March 28, 2025
代理出口業務是否需要向稅局備案? 根據2025年《出口貨物勞務增值稅管理辦法》修訂版,代理出口業務必須完成以下備案: 雙備案原則:生產企業和外貿代理公司需分別向所在地稅務機關備案 電子化備案:通過國際貿易"單一窗口"提交代理協議、出口合...