How to obtain an import and export license in Shenzhen

In Shenzhen, the number of companies doing foreign trades is gradually increasing because foreign trades nowadays are relatively profitable. Foreign trades allow companies to obtain more development opportunities, but enterprises need to get a license called import and export license before they start doing foreign trades.

What is an import and export license?

An import and export license is a certificate issued by the relevant state authorities to an importer or exporter to allow the import or export of goods. The import and export license system is one of the foreign trade control measures commonly used in China and other countries in the world. No import or export is allowed without a license. The main content of the import and export license include: commodity name, specification, quantity, importer and exporter country, term, total value, mode of transportation, mode of trade and method of payment, etc.

Conditions required for applying for import and export licenses:

1. The company has been established and has opened a basic account of the company;

2. The business needs to have import and export rights;

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Materials Required for applying for import and export licenses:

1. Original and duplicate of business license;

2. The original ID card of the legal person;

3. Official seal and private seal;

4. Legal person contact information and email address;

5. The English name and address of the company:

6. Other relevant materials.

What kind of documents will I get after I complete the process?

1. Registration form for foreign trade operators;

2. Customs declaration seal;

3. The consignee and consignor of the import and export goods of the customs shall submit the registration certificate;

4. A set of information on the customs electronic port;

5. Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau's filing form for inspection enterprises.

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What are the benefits of getting an import and export license:

1. You can directly sign contracts with foreign countries, reduce intermediate links, reduce the cost of finding agencies;

2. The company can enjoy export tax rebates and obtain excess profits.

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