To carry out import and export agency business, first, one must have the legal person status of an enterprise, possess a legal business license, and the business scope should include relevant content such as "import and export of goods and technologies". Secondly, the record-filing of foreign trade operators should be carried out, which is a prerequisite for an enterprise to legally carry out import and export business and can be handled through the unified platform of the business system of the Ministry of Commerce. Customs record-filing is also indispensable. The enterprise needs to go through the registration procedures with the local customs to obtain a customs code. In addition, the record-filing of self-inspection and declaration units is also very important. If the import and export of goods subject to legal inspection and quarantine are involved, this record-filing can ensure smooth inspection and declaration. If engaged in the import and export of specific products, such as food, medical devices, etc., corresponding business license qualifications for the products are also required. In short, for handling various qualifications, the corresponding materials should be prepared according to the specified process to carry out the import and export agency business smoothly.
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Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
To carry out import and export agency business, first, one must have the legal person status of an enterprise, possess a legal business license, and the business scope should include relevant content such as "import and export of goods and technologies". Secondly, the record-filing of foreign trade operators should be carried out, which is a prerequisite for an enterprise to legally carry out import and export business and can be handled through the unified platform of the business system of the Ministry of Commerce. Customs record-filing is also indispensable. The enterprise needs to go through the registration procedures with the local customs to obtain a customs code. In addition, the record-filing of self-inspection and declaration units is also very important. If the import and export of goods subject to legal inspection and quarantine are involved, this record-filing can ensure smooth inspection and declaration. If engaged in the import and export of specific products, such as food, medical devices, etc., corresponding business license qualifications for the products are also required. In short, for handling various qualifications, the corresponding materials should be prepared according to the specified process to carry out the import and export agency business smoothly.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
It is necessary to obtain the eligibility to access the Electronic Port, which enables enterprises to carry out operations such as customs declaration and inspection through the Electronic Port system, improving work efficiency. When handling this, relevant materials should be prepared and applied to the local Electronic Port Data Center.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
If it involves the agency of import and export cargo transportation, a road transportation business license is also required. Especially when there is a demand for cargo transportation, this qualification can ensure the compliance of the transportation link.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
The qualification for foreign exchange revenue and expenditure business is also crucial. The enterprise needs to go through relevant record-filing with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange so that it can normally receive and pay foreign exchange and complete the settlement of import and export trade smoothly.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
For those engaged in import and export agency, it is advisable to have a good tax record and tax payment certificates. Tax compliance is of great importance to the operation of an enterprise, which can avoid troubles caused by tax issues during the import and export process.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
The import and export of some products may involve special supervision of endangered species, pharmaceuticals, etc., and corresponding special supervision licenses need to be obtained, otherwise, it is impossible to act as an agent for the import and export of such products.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
A bank account opening permit is also necessary, which is convenient for the capital transactions and settlement of import and export businesses and ensures the smooth financial process.
Sarah ZhangYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Document expertConsult
The credit rating of the enterprise is also very important. A higher credit rating helps to enjoy convenient policies in aspects such as customs and tax, which is beneficial to the development of import and export agency business.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
If international freight forwarding business is involved, it is also necessary to handle the record-filing of international freight forwarding enterprises to clarify the legality of the enterprise's engagement in freight forwarding business.