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What are the procedures for registering an import-export company in 2026?

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I am a newly incorporated tech startup that has completed industrial and commercial registration, intending to engage in cross-border e-commerce exports. However, the registration process is complex, and I’ve heard that I need to obtain import-export rights, involving customs recordation and foreign exchange accounts, which I’m completely confused about.

Previously, an accounting agency quoted a 30,000 yuan service fee, but I heard some procedures can be handled independently. Under the 2026 new policies, are there any special preferences for cross-border e-commerce pilot zones? Which documents are most prone to errors during registration?

What if the process gets stuck? I urgently need to obtain import-export rights to discuss overseas partnerships. Please provide a detailed answer.

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David
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To register an import-export company in 2026，follow the "four-stage full-link compliance" process，combined with simplified cross-border e-commerce policies. The specific operations are as follows:

1. Preparatory Stage: First，complete industrial and commercial registration (business scope must clearly include "goods import and export"). In 2026，cross-border e-commerce enterprises can apply for import-export rights directly with their business license without additional site proof，when registering for tax，activate the "Export Tax Rebate Management Module" in the electronic tax bureau and retain the legal person's seal，official seal，financial seal，etc. in advance.

2. Core Node Connection: 1. Customs Recordation (3 working days): Submit the "Customs Declarant Registration Form" through the "Single Window". In 2026，"Classified Management for Cross-border E-commerce Enterprises" is added，Category A enterprises can submit import-export contracts exempt. 2. Foreign Exchange Account Opening: Choose a bank supporting the CIPS system (e.g。ICBC Free Trade Zone Branch)，provide the "Goods Trade Foreign Exchange Receipt Enterprise List Registration Certificate"，and it is recommended to open a dual-currency account (RMB/USD) simultaneously. 3. Inspection and Quarantine Recordation: For food and medical devices，additional product test reports are required. The "Blockchain Traceability Recordation" option is added in 2026，reducing 30% paper document submissions.

3. Abnormality Contingency Plan: If documents are incomplete (e.g。customs broker certificate not processed in time)，supplement online through "95198 Single Window Customer Service" to avoid on-site queuing，if the process is delayed for more than 15 working days，apply for "Cross-border E-commerce Green Channel Expedited Processing"，submit the "Enterprise Operation Commitment Letter" and pay a 200 yuan expedited fee.

4. Compliance Implementation: After completing the above steps，complete the "Export Tax Rebate Declaration System" recordation within 30 days. The 2026 policy allows "declare first，supplement documents later"，but ensure that the certification of VAT special invoices matches the commodity code on the customs declaration to avoid tax rebate failure due to "inconsistency of four flows".

Daniel
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Export Tax Rebate Audit: Strictly verify "Export Customs Declaration", "VAT Invoice", and "Export Exchange Settlement Verification Form" information. The 2026 "Tax Rebate Pre-inspection System" detects "commodity code errors" 3 days in advance to prevent capital arrears from failed rebates.

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