Does import and export agency fall within the approved scope?
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I've recently been researching matters related to the company's business and want to start an import and export agency business. But I'm not quite sure whether import and export agency belongs to the approved scope. The so - called approved scope here refers to the business scope approved by the industrial and commercial department when the company is registered. I'm worried that if it's not within this scope, there may be troubles in subsequent operations. Are there any experts who can help answer whether import and export agency is within the approved scope?
Professional consultant answers
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Whether import and export agency belongs to the approved scope depends on the specific situation. First of all, when the company is registered, if the business scope clearly includes expressions related to "import and export agency of goods and technologies", then it obviously belongs to the approved scope and the business can be carried out normally.
If the business scope at the time of registration does not involve such content, it does not belong to the approved scope. In this case, if you want to carry out import and export agency business, you need to go to the industrial and commercial department to handle the business scope change procedures and add relevant content. Because operating beyond the approved business scope may face penalties such as fines. Policies may vary in different regions. It is recommended to consult the local industrial and commercial department first before handling to understand the accurate requirements and procedures for the smooth development of import and export agency business.
All in all, the key lies in the company's registered business scope and local policy regulations.
William YangYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Generally speaking, if the company's initial registered business scope does not mention import and export agency, it is likely not within the approved scope and a change is needed.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
It depends on how strict the local management is in this regard. In some places, the management is loose, and operating beyond the scope may be okay in the short term, but it definitely won't work in the long run.
Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Check the detailed business scope of the company's initial registration. If there is no import and export agency, it is not within the approved scope. Go to the industrial and commercial department to make a change as soon as possible.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Don't rush. Call the industrial and commercial department. They can directly tell you whether import and export agency is considered within the approved scope and can also give some operational suggestions.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
If you want long - term and standardized operation, even if the local area doesn't check for operating beyond the scope for now, it's best to add import and export agency to the approved business scope.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
I think it's necessary to determine the company's nature first. Trading companies are more likely to be involved in import and export business, and import and export agency may be included in the default approved scope.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
You can refer to the business scope of similar companies. If most of them have import and export agency, it is very likely that it should also be included in your company's approved scope.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
If you're not sure, don't rush to carry out the business. Wait until it is clear that it belongs to the approved scope, so as to avoid problems later.