when we've received vs when we receive

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'When we've received' is used when referring to a specific point in time in the past when something was received. 'When we receive' is used when talking about a general or habitual action that happens in the present or future.

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when we've received

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a specific point in time in the past when something was received.

This phrase is used to talk about a specific event that happened in the past, indicating that the action of receiving something has been completed.

Examples:

When we've received the package, we will notify you immediately.

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The drivers of thirty-three of them received fines, and sixteen received a warning.
The general approach received support and the comments received are being considered.
Placebo patients received methotrexate while infliximab patients received both infliximab and methotrexate.
No co-operation from Russia was received although all known Russian producers were contacted repeatedly during the investigation and received analogue country questionnaires.
In a second double-blind study, 213 patients received rotigotine, 227 received ropinirole and 117 patients received placebo.
In a second double-blind study, 213 patients received rotigotine, 227 received ropinirole and 117 patients received placebo.
We received information on sending Diamond.
Chief prosecutor... received some documents about Ribeira.
I have received only small oveije goddess.
Holmwood received a wire from his clerk.
BE received approximately USD 277 million in cash.
Whether he received the message is another story.
Mr Dudley just said he received a telegram.
Lily had received some unsettling news.
Three unrelated importers were sampled and received questionnaires whereas only one replied.
The Commission received two sampling replies from Indian exporting producers.
No comments were received concerning Turkey as proposed analogue country.
Yesterday, Commission President-designate Barroso received a rebuff.
We received no notice of an alibi defense.
The fan letters we received last week.

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After we've received
Once we've received

when we receive

This phrase is correct and is used when talking about a general or habitual action that happens in the present or future.

This phrase is used to talk about a recurring or future event of receiving something, without specifying a particular instance.

Examples:

When we receive orders, we process them within 24 hours.

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Finally, when we receive the Commission's updated report, I hope we will be able to quickly resolve any outstanding problems, so that the Maltese people can themselves decide once and for all on their future place in the European Union.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, as the representative of the Presidency has just said, many questions will be answered when we receive a detailed reply to the joint letter that we sent today.
Leave your cell phone number here and we'll call you with instructions, when we receive the money.
When we receive a proposal, we shall examine it carefully and ask the European Parliament to give its opinion on the matter, allowing it adequate time to do so.
When we receive payment, you shall have your brother.
I would not be surprised to see even greater attention from the media when we receive President Bush, but those who believe that in receiving these visitors we are seeking media attention are naturally mistaken about the fundamental work of the Union.
In this house, we're never ready when we receive visits.
I will give you the exact information when we receive it.
I can inform you that, when we receive visitors in Brussels at the moment, they are admitted and then required to identify themselves.
We have therefore voted against these proposed additions, but this in no way diminishes our interest and concern to bring about an effective and workable directive when we receive the Commission proposal in 2008.
I think that not only is the Commission taking important steps but we in Parliament - when we receive all the documents - also need to speed up our process and our decisions to help resolve the situation.
First of all we want to better identify the petitioner, since, at the moment, when we receive half a tonne of petitions, it is not that clear who the contact person is.
That is the reason we have put the five hundred posts in reserve, which we wish to see released in stages as and when we receive information about the completion and the effectiveness of the reform.
Mr President, we are shocked to learn that, in various countries, representatives of the Iranian opposition are setting themselves alight at a time when we receive the official Iranian representatives in this House.
When we receive information we will see to what extent the Commission may possibly respond to what appears to be, so far, a conflict of private interests.
It is only when we receive full explanations that we can give this support.
The period for reimbursement shall begin when we receive your notice of withdrawal.
The period for reimbursement shall begin when we receive your notice of withdrawal or the goods.

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Whenever we receive
Every time we receive

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