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What kind of companies in China can apply for import and export right?
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To apply for import and export right, the business scope of the Chinese company shall include import and export activities.
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How to get import and export right in China?
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The procedures for import and export right application in China include:
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foreign trade operator registration;
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customs registration;
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inspection and quarantine registration;
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e-port registration;
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foreign exchange registration for trading.
Upon completion of the above procedures, the Chinese company could handle the import and export activities by itself.
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Can a branch of a Chinese company apply for the import and export right?
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Yes. According to the new policies issued by the competent Chinese authorities in 2019, branches are now allowed to apply for foreign trade operator registration, customs registration, inspection and quarantine registration, e-port registration and foreign exchange registration for trading directly. Upon completion of the foregoing process, branches could handle the import and export activities by themselves.
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Must all trading companies in China apply for foreign trade operator registration?
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According to the new rules issued by the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC, trading companies registered in Free Trade Zones are exempted for foreign trade operator registration from 1 December 2019 to 30 November 2022.
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Can I apply for VAT refund for export after obtaining the import and export right?
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Export companies shall apply for VAT general taxpayer qualification and VAT refund registration for export companies with the competent tax authorities before they are allowed to apply for VAT refund for their export.
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