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title: "What are the steps for agency export tax rebate?"
description: "Our trading company has just started doing agency export for factories. I would like to ask what are the specific steps for agency export tax rebate? I'm most afraid of getting stuck in a certain link and not getting the tax rebate. Is there anything special to pay attention to?"
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# What are the steps for agency export tax rebate?

## Question

 Our trading company has just started doing agency export for factories. I would like to ask about agencyexport tax rebate, what are the specific steps? I'm most afraid of getting stuck in a certain link and not getting the tax rebate. Is there anything special to pay attention to? 

## Answers
                            
### Answer 1 — Best Answer

The core of agency export tax rebate is 'three flows in one' and compliance review. The first step must be strict review of factory qualifications: confirm that it has general taxpayer qualification，export operation rights，and complete export tax rebate filing with the tax bureau. The second step is the customs declaration process. Customs declaration data must be 100% consistent with VAT invoices，foreign trade contracts，and bill of lading information. Any discrepancy in HS code，product name，quantity，unit，or amount will lead to tax rebate failure. The third step is foreign exchange collection and verification. Foreign exchange income must be completed within 210 days from the export date of the customs declaration form，and international balance of payments declaration must be made in the foreign exchange administration system. The fourth step is invoice certification. After obtaining the VAT special invoice from the factory，certification must be completed and uploaded to the tax bureau system within 360 days. The final step is tax rebate declaration. Submit the "Foreign Trade Enterprise Export Tax Rebate Purchase Detail Declaration Form" and "Export Detail Declaration Form" through the electronic tax bureau. The tax bureau will focus on verifying whether the invoice flow，goods flow，and fund flow match. Special reminder: Starting in 2024，the tax bureau has intensified audits on 'fake self-operation，real agency' behaviors. Be sure to keep complete agency agreements，payment vouchers，and logistics documents for inspection，otherwise it may be deemed as tax fraud.

**status:** accepted
**Author:** Daniel Xu
**Date:** 2026-01-13

### Answer 2

From a logistics practice perspective, the key to agency export tax rebate is document timing and consistency. First, when booking, ensure the B/L Shipper shows your agency company, Consignee shows as per factory request, but Notify Party is recommended to be your company to control cargo rights. Second, the 'Domestic Consignor' on the customs declaration form must be your agency company, and 'Production and Sales Unit' fill in the factory. This field directly affects tax rebate ownership. Third, the product name, weight, and volume on all logistics documents must be completely consistent with the VAT invoice and customs declaration form. Even a single letter difference will cause the tax bureau to reject the document. Fourth, the tax rebate document package must be collected within 15 days after the ship sails: tax rebate copy of customs declaration form, dock receipt, B/L COPY, original VAT invoice. Finally, the tax rebate arrival cycle is usually 3-6 months. It is recommended that you and the factory clarify in the agency agreement: pay to the factory within 3 working days after receiving the tax rebate, to avoid your pressure of advancing funds. A small tip: choose 'FOB' terms, let the factory bear domestic trucking and customs declaration fees, so the VAT invoice amount will include these fees, and the tax rebate rate will be higher.

**status:** suggested
**Author:** Eric Zhou
**Date:** 2026-01-13

### Answer 3

In business negotiations, the design of agency export tax rebate clauses directly determines your risks and profits. First, the agency agreement must clarify the tax rebate ownership clause. It is recommended to write: 'The tax rebate belongs to the factory, and the agent shall deduct the agency fee (15-20% of the tax rebate amount) and pay it to the factory's designated account within 5 working days after receiving the tax rebate from the tax bureau', which is legal and guarantees your income. Second, the payment method should be negotiated as 'payment upon document presentation': the factory issues the VAT invoice first, and you pay the goods payment (deducting the agency fee) after verification, avoiding full advance payment by you. Third, communication scripts should be professional, for example, say to the factory: 'We adopt the standard agency export model of the tax bureau. All documents are compliant and transparent. The tax rebate is directly hit by the tax bureau to our company account. We transfer it to you after deducting the agreed service fee. There is contract protection throughout the process', which appears formal and credible. Fourth, risk hedging clauses should be set, stipulating 'if tax rebate cannot be obtained due to factory invoice issues, the factory shall bear all losses and pay liquidated damages'. Finally, it is recommended that you establish a tax rebate progress table and proactively synchronize it with the factory every month, so that customers feel your professionalism and reliability, which is crucial for long-term cooperation.

**status:** suggested
**Author:** Michael Zhang
**Date:** 2026-01-13

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