Do you think it's difficult to apply for the right to engage in import and export? Actually, there are tricks!

In the wave of the globalized economy, more and more companies hope to expand overseas markets and carry out import and export businesses. Applying for the company's import and export rights is like getting the key to open the door of the international market. Import and export rights, simply speaking, refer to the qualification of enterprises to independently conduct the import and export of goods and technologies. In the past, only foreign trade companies or enterprises with the right to engage in import and export operations could engage in import and export businesses. Now, ordinary enterprises can also directly connect with the international market as long as they apply for and obtain the import and export rights.

With the import and export rights, enterprises can directly conduct transactions with foreign customers, reducing intermediate links and increasing profit margins. For example, Mr. Li's company used to export through foreign trade agents and had to pay a considerable agency fee for each order. After obtaining the import and export rights, it directly connected with foreign customers, the cost was reduced, and the profit was significantly increased. Moreover, enterprises can independently declare customs, receive and settle foreign exchange, and the capital flow is more flexible, which is also conducive to enterprises shaping their own brand images and enhancing their international competitiveness.

Generally speaking, as long as an enterprise is registered in accordance with the law and has relevant contents such as "import and export of goods and technologies" in its business scope, it can apply. Whether it is a small-scale taxpayer or a general taxpayer enterprise, it is eligible to apply. However, it should be noted that the enterprise needs to have a real office space and have no bad records in tax, industry and commerce and other aspects.

• Record-filing with the Bureau of Commerce: Log in to the official website of the local Bureau of Commerce, fill in the relevant information of the Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators, submit and print it, affix the official seal and then carry the relevant certificates to the window of the Bureau of Commerce to handle the record-filing procedures.
• Record-filing with the Customs: Submit the enterprise record-filing application to the Customs through the "Enterprise Qualifications" subsystem of the standard version of the "China International Trade Single Window". Relevant materials such as a copy of the business license and the Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators need to be prepared.
• Handling of the Electronic Port Card: Enterprises can apply through the integrated online service platform of the "Single Window" or "Internet + Customs", and after submitting the relevant materials, go to the card-making center to collect the legal person card and the operator card.
• Record-filing with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange: Log in to the Digital Foreign Exchange Administration Platform of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, fill in the relevant information for record-filing.

During the application process, usually a copy of the original business license and its copy, a copy of the identity card of the legal representative, the Registration Form for Foreign Trade Operators, the Application Form for Customs Record-filing and other materials need to be prepared. All copies need to be affixed with the official seal of the enterprise, and the authenticity and integrity of the materials need to be ensured.

After obtaining the import and export rights, enterprises are not done once and for all. They need to submit annual reports on time in accordance with relevant regulations and update enterprise information in a timely manner in the systems of the Customs, Commerce, Foreign Exchange and other departments. If important information such as the business scope and registered address of the enterprise changes, corresponding change procedures also need to be handled in a timely manner to ensure the smooth development of import and export businesses.

Although the process of applying for the company's import and export rights is relatively cumbersome, as long as the prescribed steps are followed and the corresponding materials are prepared, this precious qualification can be successfully obtained, laying a solid foundation for enterprises to explore the international market. If there are any questions during the application process, you can also consult the professional agency "Zhongshitong" to help enterprises smoothly step onto the international stage.