What are export agency rights? What value do they bring to enterprises?

Export agency right refers to the qualification legally obtained by enterprises to handle export business on behalf of other companiescustoms clearanceandCollecting Connectionand other foreign trade operations.Latest policies in 2025Continuing the "single window" electronic declaration model, enterprises with this qualification can:

• Provide compliant export services for enterprises without import-export rights
• EnjoyExport tax refundPolicy benefits (subject to meeting relevant conditions)
• Integrate full-chain services including logistics, customs declaration, and tax refund

What are the basic requirements for applying for export agency rights?

According to the implementation rules of the Foreign Trade Law 2025, applying enterprises must meet:

• Entity qualifications: Domestic registered limited liability companies or joint stock limited companies
• Registered capital: Suggested minimum of 1 million RMB for general trade
• Business scopeThe content must include "import and export of goods" or "import and export of technology" items.
• Credit record: No serious dishonesty records for the enterprise and legal representative in the past 3 years

What are the key steps in the export agency rights application process?

The latest application process in 2025 has achieved 80% online operation:

• Step 1: Enterprise registration
  • Complete industrial and commercial registration and apply for electronic business license
  • Add import-export related clauses to business scope
• Step 2: Qualification filing
  • Submit the Foreign Trade Operator Record Filing through the International Trade "Single Window".
  • Customs import-export consignee registration (completed within 3 working days)
• Step 3: Electronic Port Network Access
• Apply for Electronic Port IC Card and Legal Person Card
• Activate SAFE Digital Foreign Exchange Platform Permissions

Answers to 5 common questions enterprises encounter

Question 1: Is it necessary to go through the procedures if there is no actual export business?
It is recommended to complete the procedures in advance. The 2025 Customs AEO certification standards have included qualification completeness in the scoring system.

Question 2: How long does the processing cycle take?
Under the electronic process, with complete materials, the full set of qualifications can be completed in as fast as 7 working days.

Question 3: What supporting qualifications are required for export agency?
It is recommended to complete simultaneously:

• Export tax refundQualification certification
• Register of foreign exchange receipts
• Certificate of Origin application qualification

Question 4: What are the annual inspection and maintenance requirements?
Starting from 2025, the "Multiple Certificates in One" annual inspection system will be implemented. Please note:

• Complete customs annual report before June 30 each year
• SAFE Annual Report (implemented the year after the first declaration)

Question 5: What should be considered when selecting an agency service company?
It is recommended to evaluate:

• Whether it has AA-class customs declaration qualification
• No major violations in the past 3 years (can be checked through the Customs Enterprise Credit Publicity System)
• Whether it provides a full-process risk control management system

New Choice for Foreign Trade Enterprises in 2025: Professional Agency Services

For small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, directly entrusting professional foreign trade comprehensive service enterprises may be more cost-effective:

• Saving about 60% of qualification maintenance costs
• Avoiding compliance risks caused by poor document management
• Enjoying transportation cost advantages brought by scaled logistics

It is recommended to choose an appropriate business model based on the companys export scale (with annual export volume of $5 million as the dividing line).