Is the process of handling Import and Export Rights really so complicated? This article will make it clear for you

In the current era of economic globalization, more and more enterprises are turning their eyes to the international market, and import and export business has become an important way for enterprises to expand their development space. And handling Import and Export Rights is like getting the key to open the door of the international market. Today, we'll talk in detail about the process of handling Import and Export Rights to help all enterprise owners embark on the international journey smoothly.

First of all, the enterprise needs to be a legally registered company, with a valid business license, and the business scope in the business license should include businesses related to import and export, such as the words "import and export of goods", "import and export of technology", etc. If it is not in the business scope, it is necessary to go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to conduct a change of registration first. Secondly, relevant personnel information should be prepared, such as the identity certificate and contact information of the legal person, and at the same time, the operator responsible for the import and export business should be determined so as to accurately provide information when handling relevant procedures later.

• Record-filing and Registration with the Commerce Bureau: The enterprise needs to log in to the official website of the local Commerce Bureau, enter the Record-filing and Registration System for Foreign Trade Operators, fill in relevant information online, such as the basic situation of the enterprise, business scope, contact information, etc. After filling in and submitting, print out the Record-filing and Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators and stamp it with the official seal of the enterprise. Then take this form, along with the original copy of the business license, the original and photocopy of the identity card of the legal person, etc., to the service window of the local Commerce Bureau for on-site review and record-filing. After passing the review, the Record-filing and Registration Certificate can be obtained.
• Record-filing with the Customs: After completing the record-filing with the Commerce Bureau, the enterprise needs to register and log in on the "China International Trade Single Window" platform. Fill in the customs record-filing information on this platform, including the basic information of the enterprise, customs declaration information, business information, etc. After successful submission, print out the Record-filing Information Form for Customs Declaration Units, and also stamp it with the official seal of the enterprise. Then take this form, the original copy of the business license, the original and photocopy of the Record-filing and Registration Certificate for Foreign Trade Operators, etc., to the handling window of the local Customs to handle the record-filing procedures. After the Customs reviews and there are no errors, the Customs Record-filing Receipt will be issued.
• Handling of Electronic Port Cards: This step is for the enterprise to be able to conduct operations such as declaration of import and export business through the Electronic Port. The enterprise needs to first make an appointment for the handling time on the official website of the Electronic Port, and then prepare the original copy of the business license, the original and photocopy of the Record-filing and Registration Certificate for Foreign Trade Operators, the Customs Record-filing Receipt, the original and photocopy of the identity cards of the legal person and the operator, etc., and go to the Card-making Center of the Electronic Port. Fill in the relevant application forms on site, and after paying the fees, the Legal Person Card and the Operator Card can be obtained.
• Record-filing with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange: The enterprise logs in to the Application Service Platform of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange to conduct online record-filing and registration, fills in the basic information of the enterprise, foreign exchange revenue and expenditure information, etc. After successful submission, print out the Unit Basic Information Registration Form. Then take this form, the original copy of the business license, the original and photocopy of the Record-filing and Registration Certificate for Foreign Trade Operators, etc., to the handling window of the local State Administration of Foreign Exchange to conduct record-filing. After the record-filing is completed, the enterprise will have the legal qualification for foreign exchange revenue and expenditure.

After handling the Import and Export Rights, the enterprise should submit the annual report on time, such as the annual report of the Record-filing and Registration of Foreign Trade Operators of the Commerce Bureau, the annual report of the Customs, etc., to ensure the timely update of enterprise information. At the same time, various certificates and Electronic Port Cards should be properly kept. If they are lost or damaged, they should be reissued in time. In the process of carrying out import and export business, relevant national laws and regulations should be strictly observed, and the information of goods should be truthfully declared.

Although the process of handling Import and Export Rights is relatively complicated, as long as it is done step by step and with sufficient preparations, the enterprise can successfully obtain this important qualification and lay a solid foundation for exploring the international market. If you have any questions during the handling process, you are welcome to leave a message for discussion. Maybe everyone's experience can help you avoid many detours.