Import/Export Filing

Before handling import/export filings, review the business scope, Customs filing, and foreign-exchange matters together

Before manufacturers, trading companies, cross-border e-commerce businesses, and similar entities begin import/export operations, they should confirm the entity's business scope, English-language information, Customs, foreign-exchange, China E-Port, and subsequent tax and accounting processes.

Business Scope Customs Filing China E-Port Foreign-Exchange Coordination
Answer

Key points to review before handling import/export filings

Conclusion

Confirm the Applicable Scenario First

Before handling import/export filings in Shenzhen, a business generally needs to review its business-license scope, English company name and address, Customs filing, China E-Port setup, foreign-exchange receipts and payments, bank accounts, customs declaration needs, export tax refunds, and subsequent accounting and tax filing coordination. Specific requirements depend on the competent authorities and the company's actual business.

Who This Applies To

When to Consult First

  • Businesses preparing to import or export goods or technology
  • Manufacturing, trading, or cross-border e-commerce businesses
  • Companies that need to coordinate customs declarations, foreign-currency receipts, and export tax refunds
Service Boundaries

Subject to Actual Documents and Authority Requirements

Jinshun Enterprise Service (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. can help businesses first organize document checklists, process options, and key risk points. For statutory audits, attestation, valuation, or administrative licensing matters, the qualified issuing professional or entity, competent authority requirements, and actual verification results will govern.

Document Checklists

Information to Prepare Before Consulting

The clearer the documents, the easier it is to assess the process, timeline, and key risks.

Basic Company and Business Information

  • Whether the business license and business scope contain relevant import/export activities
  • Company English name, English address, and contact information
  • Customs filing, China E-Port, and foreign-exchange administration materials
  • Bank accounts, payment and collection flows, and trade-contract arrangements
  • Customs declaration, logistics, trade documentation, and export tax refund needs
  • Subsequent invoicing, foreign-currency receipts, cost accounting, and tax filing coordination

Commonly Overlooked Risks

  • A mismatch between the registered business scope and actual business can affect subsequent processing
  • Completing the filings without coordinating foreign-currency receipts, customs declarations, and tax processes can create operational gaps
  • Export tax refunds, supporting documents, and accounting treatment should be planned in advance
Process

From Requirement Confirmation to Results

01

Confirm the type of import/export business and trade model

02

Review the business-license scope and entity information

03

Prepare English-language company information, Customs, and China E-Port materials

04

Coordinate banking, foreign exchange, Customs declarations, and trade documentation

05

Set up ongoing invoicing, foreign-currency receipt, accounting, and tax filing procedures

FAQs

Common questions about import/export filings

Can the filing be handled if the company does not yet have import/export activities in its business scope?

Usually the business scope should be reviewed and, if necessary, amended before determining the subsequent filing path.

Can a company claim export tax refunds immediately after completing import/export filings?

Not necessarily. Export tax refunds also involve tax eligibility, supporting documents, foreign-currency receipts, invoicing, and accounting treatment.

Do cross-border e-commerce businesses also need to consider import/export filings?

The assessment should consider the business model, flow of goods, flow of funds, platform model, and customs-declaration method.

What should the company pay attention to after completing the filings?

Ongoing attention is needed for document retention, foreign-currency receipts, customs declarations, invoicing, accounting, and tax filing coordination.