50. This article mainly sorts out the core qualifications and key points of enterprise export trade, helping you all quickly master the compliance processes:

I. Essential Qualification Documents

1. Basic Certificates

• Business license: The business scope should include goods import and export or technology import and export.
• Tax Registration Certificate: Complete tax registration to ensure tax compliance.

2. Documents Related to Import and Export Rights

• Registration Form of Foreign Trade Operators: Apply through the Ministry of Commerce system and submit materials such as business license and legal representatives ID card.
• Registration Certificate of Customs Declaration Unit: Submit materials such as business license and registration form for the record to the customs to obtain the customs code.
• Electronic Port IC Card: It is used for online operations such as customs declaration and tax refund. It needs to be handled after being registered with the customs and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

3. Documents for Special Industries

• Product Certification: For example, CE certification is required for exports to the EU, and FDA approval is required for medical devices.
• Export License: For restricted commodities (such as rare earths, coke, etc.), an additional application to the Ministry of Commerce is required.

II. Key Precautions

1. Order of Obtaining Qualifications

• First, change the business scope of the business license, then handle the filing with the Bureau of Commerce → register with the customs → file for foreign exchange → handle the electronic port card.
• The whole process takes about 15 - 30 days. It is recommended to plan in advance.

2. Foreign Exchange and Tax Compliance

• Open a foreign exchange account: It needs to be registered with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange for receiving and paying foreign exchange.
• Export tax refundQualification: The enterprise must be a general taxpayer, and the exported goods have a tax refund rate.

3. Product Risk Avoidance

• Confirm whether the goods are in the Catalogue of Export License Administration to avoid seizure of goods due to lack of license.
• Sensitive goods (such as chemicals) need to provide MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and transportation appraisal report.

4. Choice between Agency and Self - operation

• Enterprises without import and export rights can entrust an agency, but an agreement needs to be signed to clarify the division of responsibilities.
• For self - operated exports, a customs declarant should be equipped or a customs broker should be entrusted, and complete logistics documents should be retained for future reference.

III. Cost - saving Tips

• Simplify the process: Some cities support online submission of materials (such as electronic business licenses), reducing the number of on - site visits.
• Utilize policies: Small and micro enterprises and processing trade enterprises can enjoy simplified filing and tax incentives.

Conclusion

The process of obtaining export qualifications may seem complicated, but it can be advanced in four steps: certificates → filing → customs → foreign exchange. Focus on product compliance and tax refund policies, and consult a professional agency if necessary. Finally, if you need agency services or other support when conducting export trade, please feel free to contact Zongdaifu!