Full Process Analysis of Beijing Import and Export Operation Right Agency Service

Full Guide to Beijing Import and Export Operation Right Agency Process

As the national core foreign trade hub,Beijing recorded a 12% year-on-year growth in cross-border e-commerce and general trade business volume in 2026.Many local enterprises plan to expand into the international market,but their applications for import and export operation right are often rejected due to unfamiliarity with multi-departmental processes and incomplete material preparation.Zhongshen has focused on foreign trade agency services for over 20 years,serving nearly 1,000 enterprises in Beijing.This article sorts out the core process of Beijing import and export operation right agency to help enterprises obtain relevant qualifications quickly.

1.Pre-qualification Review and Material Preparation (Objective: Confirm application eligibility and avoid invalid submissions)

Enterprises first need to confirm whether they meet the basic requirements for applying for import and export operation right in Beijing.The requirements for applicant enterprises issued by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce in 2026 include: completed business registration with business scope covering "trade in goods","trade in technology" and other related items,and no major illegal or violation records.Manager Yu from Zhongshen will first conduct pre-application review for enterprises,check basic materials such as business license and company articles of association,to avoid time waste caused by qualification issues.

Key actions in this stage include:

• Check whether the enterprise’s industrial and commercial information is complete,and whether the business scope needs to be expanded
• Sort out the list of materials to be supplemented,and clarify the requirements of each department
• Assist enterprises in supplementing missing materials (such as business scope addition certificate)

Common question: What to do if the enterprise’s business scope does not include import and export related content?Zhongshen can assist in handling industrial and commercial scope addition,and submit applications through Beijing Government Service Online Portal,which usually takes 1-2 working days to complete,no need for enterprises to visit service windows in person.

2.Industrial and Commercial and Customs Qualification Application (Objective: Complete core qualification filing)

If the enterprise’s business scope does not include import and export items,industrial and commercial information change is required first.Zhongshen will submit the change application through Beijing Government Service Online Portal,and simultaneously connect with the registration system of Beijing Sub-office of the General Administration of Customs.The customs launched "one-stop online processing" in 2026,but enterprises operating on their own are prone to rejection due to system filling errors.Supervisor Zhang from Zhongshen will assist in filling out the Customs Filing Application Form for Consignors and Consignees of Import and Export Goods,to ensure information consistency with the industrial and commercial system.

Key actions in this stage include:

• Submit the application for industrial and commercial business scope change,and track the audit progress
• Fill out the customs filing application form,and check the accuracy of enterprise information
• Respond to customs audit feedback,and supplement or adjust materials in time

Common question: Is on-site inspection required for customs filing?In 2026,Beijing Customs mostly adopts "online inspection" for new applicant enterprises.Zhongshen will assist in preparing materials such as photos of the enterprise’s business premises and storage certificates,to avoid failure of on-site inspection if required.

3.Foreign Exchange and Tax Filing (Objective: Complete capital and tax refund docking)

The application for import and export operation right requires simultaneous completion of filing with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange Beijing Branch and export tax refund registration with the tax authority.Zhongshen will assist enterprises to open foreign exchange settlement accounts in banks,and submit the Application Form for Entry into the Enterprise Directory for Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments in Goods Trade to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange Beijing Branch.For tax-related matters,the Export Tax Refund (Exemption) Filing Form is required.In 2026,Beijing Municipal Tax Service requires filing information consistent with that of customs and industrial and commercial authorities.Mr.Bao from Zhongshen will check information from the three parties to avoid affecting tax refund qualification due to data inconsistency.

4.Qualification Collection and Follow-up Services (Objective: Deliver full set of qualifications and provide implementation support)

After completing all filings,enterprises can obtain materials such as Filing Form for Foreign Trade Operators,Customs Filing Receipt for Consignors and Consignees of Import and Export Goods,and Export Tax Refund (Exemption) Filing Form.Zhongshen will sort out the full set of qualifications and deliver them to the enterprise,and provide 1 month of free consulting services,including guidance on using qualifications for customs declaration,conducting foreign exchange receipt and payment,and export tax refund declaration processes.

Mr.Shi,head of a technology company in Beijing,applied for import and export operation right through Zhongshen in March 2026.He was originally worried that the complex process would delay his European orders,but he obtained the full set of qualifications in only 7 working days,successfully launched the parts export business,and completed the first customs declaration 10 days earlier than expected.

Common question: How long can enterprises carry out import and export business after obtaining qualifications?Zhongshen will assist enterprises to activate qualifications in the customs system,and normal customs declaration can be carried out 1-2 working days after receiving the filing receipt generally.

Summary of Core Values of Zhongshen’s Agency Service

Beijing import and export operation right agency services involve multiple departments such as industrial and commercial authority,customs,foreign exchange administration and tax authority.Although the "one-stop online processing" promoted by Beijing in 2026 simplifies the process,enterprises still need to be familiar with operation details of each system.With 20 years of industry experience,Zhongshen can help enterprises avoid risks (such as material errors and inconsistent information) in each link,shorten the processing cycle,and enable enterprises to obtain qualifications quickly and carry out international business.

If enterprises have agency needs,they can contact professional consultants of Zhongshen to obtain one-on-one process guidance and material sorting services.