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Page 42This article analyzes the compliant pathways, foreign exchange management requirements, and risk prevention measures for collecting initial payments under agency export, helping foreign trade companies avoid legal risks and ensure fund security.What legal risks exist in collecting initial payments for agency exports?

• How to standardize operations for collecting initial payments in agency exports?
• What are SAFEs new requirements for agency foreign exchange collection?
• customs clearanceHow can agency exports avoid fund freezing risks?

Dual registration certificates: Customs Declaration Unit Registration Certificate + Foreign Trade Operator Registration Form

What key points require attention in tax treatment?

• Agreement Signing Stage:
  • Clarify the agency fee calculation method (percentage of goods value or fixed amount)
  • Agree on foreign exchange settlement channels (NRA account or cross-border RMB)
• Customs declaration stage:
  • Mark 'agency export' in customs declaration's 'remarks' field
  • Upload a notarized electronic copy of the agency agreement

Special industry licenses: Additional qualifications required for medical devices/hazardous chemicals

After SAFE updates regulatory measures in 2025:

• The agent must after receiving paymentWithin 5 working daysComplete international balance of payments declaration
• Single receipts exceeding USD 500,000 require submission ofTrade background supporting documents
• Cross-border RMB settlement must go throughCIPS systemReport transaction information

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Recommend adopting a triple safeguard mechanism:

• Clearly specify in the agency agreementPayment collection clause
• Require the principal to providePayment proof from overseas buyer
• Through banksCross-border capital poolImplement separate account management

1. What practical problems can export agency services solve? Against the backdrop of accelerated digitalization in international trade in 2025, professional export agency services have evolved into integrated solutions including risk control matrices, intelligent clearance systems, and supply chain financial solutions. According to the General Administration of Customs 2024 annual report, export companies using formal agency services...

According to the 2025 VAT Law Implementation Rules:

• Agency service fees should issue6% VAT special invoice
• For collected payments, provideBank statements for verification
• Cross-border payments must completeTax filing registration

1. Do startups need to engage export agencies? According to 2023 General Administration of Customs data, 73% of first-time exporters experienced customs delays due to documentation errors. For startups with registered capital below 5 million yuan and annual export volume under $1 million, priority consideration of export agency services is recommended:

Recommended response strategies:

• Immediately suspend fund transfers from disputed accounts
• Prepare completeTrade authenticity supporting documents:
  • Notarized agency agreement
  • Logistics documents and customs declaration copies
• Apply to the local SAFEBusiness compliance statement

Special note: In 2025, GAC has launchedAgency export business filing system, enterprises must complete system filing within 10 working days after signing the agency agreement. It is recommended to engage professional customs brokers to handle procedures and avoid operational errors leading to non-compliance.