With the rise of cross-border e-commerce, more and more merchants choose to expand the international market. However, when entering cross-border e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, AliExpress, and Shopee, different platforms have different requirements for entering e-commerce merchants. Amazon, for example, requires merchants to be businesses rather than individuals, which means merchants need to register a company. So, how to properly apply for a business license to meet the requirements of these platforms?This article will give you detailed guidance.
1. Choose the right company type and name.
When registering a company, the first thing to consider is the type and name of the company. For cross-border e-commerce merchants, suffixes such as commerce *** technology *** e-commerce *** network technology *** are more suitable choices. These types of companies can clearly reflect the business scope and positioning of the business, and lay the foundation for future business development.
2. Determine the shareholder structure.
Registering a limited liability company is a common choice for cross-border e-commerce merchants. If there are multiple people in partnership, the shareholder structure can be determined according to the proportion of their respective capital contributions. If there is only one person to operate, it is recommended to register a limited liability company wholly owned by natural persons, that is, a one-person company. This structure is relatively simple and flexible in decision-making, which is conducive to rapid response to market changes.
3. Selection of registered capital.
The registered capital is the capital promised by the company to the industrial and commercial department for the operation of the company at the time of registration. For cross-border e-commerce merchants, the registered capital should not be too low or too high. It is recommended that the registered capital be between 50 and 1 million, which can not only meet the entry requirements of most platforms, but also will not bring excessive burden to the company. Too low a registered capital may make it difficult to pass the audit on some platforms, while too high a registered capital may increase operating costs and unnecessary risks.
4. Clarify the business scope of the business license.
When applying for a business license, the scope of business is a very important part. For cross-border e-commerce merchants, it is recommended to include the categories and types of goods that may be sold in the future into the business scope of the business license. This ensures that legal problems will not arise in the subsequent business process due to exceeding the scope of business. Of course, some platforms may not have special requirements for the scope of business, but it is still necessary to fully consider and clarify the scope of business.
5. Prepare the required materials for registration.
Before registering a company, you need to prepare the following information:
Registered address: It can be a residential or commercial address, if there is no suitable address, you can choose to anchor it.
Legal person information: including ID card** or copy, mobile phone number and email address, etc.***If there are other shareholders, they also need to provide their relevant information.
Supervisor information: Supervisors cannot be legal persons, but can be shareholders or other persons. Therefore, it is necessary to provide the information of at least two people when registering a company.
In short, correctly applying for a business license is an important prerequisite for cross-border e-commerce merchants to conduct business. By choosing the right company type and name, determining the shareholder structure, selecting the appropriate registered capital, clarifying the business scope and preparing the relevant registration materials, the merchant can successfully complete the company registration and meet the entry requirements of the cross-border e-commerce platform. This will lay a solid foundation for merchants to expand their business in the international market.