What isAgency export,Proof? Which enterprises are required to apply?

The export agency certificate is issued by the foreign trade agency company for the principal.Official export certificateAccording to the latest regulations of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the following three types of entities are required to register:

• Manufacturing enterprises without import and export rights.
• Cross-border e-commerce retail export enterprises
• Individual businesses engaged in temporary export activities

This certificate is not only required for processingExport tax refundThe core material, and also subject to verification by the Foreign Exchange Administration.Cross-border payment and collectionAn important basis for legitimacy. Starting from 2025, new requirements for electronic signature filing will be added, and paper certificates must be simultaneously uploaded to the International Trade Single Window.

What materials are required to apply for an export agency certificate?

According to the Ministry of Commerce's 2025 "Operating Standards for Agency Export Business," the following documents need to be prepared:

• Basic documents
  • Entrustment and Agency Agreement (must include detailed list of goods and settlement terms)
  • customs clearanceSingle original and tax refund copy
  • Copy of Bill of Lading/Waybill
• Newly Added Materials (Effective 2025)
  • Blockchain electronic warehouse receipt authentication record
  • Cross-border RMB Settlement Filing Receipt

Special Note: General Administration of Customs Requirements for 2025Declaration Form "Domestic Consignor" FieldIt must exactly match the customs registration code of the agent; otherwise, it will affect the validity of the certification.

How many steps are there in the process of obtaining an export agency certificate?

The optimized standard process for 2025 is as follows:

• Step 1: Sign the electronic authorization agreement

  Sign the tripartite agreement (between the entrusting party, the agent, and customs) online through the Single Window for International Trade, and the system will automatically generate the agreement code.

• Step 2: Export customs declaration filing

  Agent party usageDual identity declaration model, while also filling in the social credit code of the entrusting party.

• Step 3: Foreign Exchange Income and Expenditure Declaration

  Complete the transaction at the bank within 72 hours after receiving the payment.Foreign exchange identification under entrusted agency

• Step 4: Document Generation

  After the system automatically associates customs declaration and foreign exchange receipt data, you can download the document withCustoms digital watermarkElectronic version of the proof

Frequently Asked Questions: Costs, Timelines, and Risk Mitigation

Q: What are the fees for obtaining an export agency certificate?
The agency service fee is typically 0.8%-1.5% of the cargo value, with an additional blockchain certification service fee of approximately 200 yuan per order to be introduced in 2025.

Q: How long does the entire process take?
The electronic process is shortened to5 working days(Calculated from the date of customs declaration release), provided that:

• The foreign exchange arrival time shall not exceed 30 days.
• The special VAT invoice must be issued within a 90-day period.

Q: How to avoid having the proof rejected by the tax authorities?
Pay attention to three key verification points:

• The "Terms of Trade" on the customs declaration form must match the terms on the invoice.
• 50. The deviation between the foreign exchange settlement amount and the customs declaration amount does not exceed ±5%
• The HS code of the goods must match the production qualification.

Special Reminder on Policy Changes for 2025

The Announcement No. 2025-6 of the State Taxation Administration clarifies:

• Cancel paper documentsExport Goods Declaration Form (Export tax refundLian)Requirements for individual submission:
• EstablishedAgency Export Business Credit Rating SystemGrade AA enterprises are entitled to:
  • The tax refund review period has been shortened to 3 working days.
  • Allowance for differential foreign exchange receipts (a legitimate explanation must be provided).

It is recommended that enterprises log in regularly.China E-Port Law Enforcement SystemVerify the integrity of agency business data to avoid tax risks caused by information asymmetry.