More International Business Answers
Question Library
Ask a question about International Business
Volunteer
Experts of the Month
Expert Login
Awards
About Us
Tell friends
Link to Us
Disclaimer
|
| |
|
|
| |
| | | |
About Michael Zakkour
Expertise
I can answer questions about manufacturing, sourcing products in China and India including design, engineering, quality control, factory auditing, packaging, shipping and customs clearnce.
I can answers question regarding the macro and micro views on doing business in China, India and Asia.
I can offer my expertise regarding Chinese business culture, Chinese culture, cross-cultural understanding and training.
Experience
President of China BrightStar, LLC a Sino-American manufacturing, sourcing and consultig company with factories and offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Bangalore and New York.
Organizations
China Institute
Asia Society
Publications
Numerous national magazines and newspapers.
Education/Credentials
B.A. in Communications
B.A. in Marketing
Seton Hall University
Awards and Honors
Guest lecturer at the Wharton School of Business at UPENN, Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University, Stern School of Business, NYU
Past/Present Clients
Fortune 1000 client base in addition to many small and mid-size businesses.
| | |
| |
You are here: Experts > Business > Global Business > International Business > Selling a commodity in Taiwan & China
Expert: Michael Zakkour
Date: 7/15/2008
Subject: Selling a commodity in Taiwan & China
Question
How do I obtain a seller's license / permit in Taiwan and China ? I want to import coffee into both Taiwan and China. I have a company already established in the US.
Thank you very much !
Sean R. Hunter
Answer
Hello Sean. Thanks for writing to me.
There are two main procedures you have to go through in China to begin selling your product.
1-You have to establish yourself as a business in China. Either by opening a representative office and getting a license to operate as such. Or by opening a Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprise, plus office in China.
The choice depends on your business model. If you plan on generating revenue in China you will have to do the latter. Costs can run about $20,000 to set up the business and about $100k in investment in a China bank account.
You need to rent office space, fill out application forms and go through the process for all of the above.
2-You have to get your product approved for sale in China. You must submit your product to the proper authorities and go through about a six month process.
My company, China BrightStar specializes in helping people like you do all of this. It is very difficult to nearly impossible to do without a local team on the ground in China representing you.
If we can be of further help please let me know.
Best,
Michael
Michael A. Zakkour
Managing Director
China BrightStar, LLC
646-707-0587
michael@chinabrightstar.com
www.chinabrightstar.com
Add to this Answer
Ask a Question
|
|
