Can mainland China open a store on the faire platform? What procedures are required to open a store in Taiwan?

More and more sellers and brands are looking to expand their businesses in international markets. Faire (also known as Fair.com) is a popular B2B cross-border e-commerce platform that focuses on connecting brands and retailers. However, for mainland sellers, whether they can open a store on the Faire platform is a question of great concern. This article will explore this topic and provide relevant information for sellers who are interested in trying to open a store on Faire.

1. Can mainland China open a store on the Faire platform?

Currently, the Faire platform allows sellers worldwide to open stores, including sellers in mainland China. This means that mainland sellers can register on Faire and set up their own online stores to display and sell their products. Faire's goal is to help brands and manufacturers enter the international market and provide retailers with unique products.

The steps for mainland sellers to open a store on the Faire platform usually include the following aspects:

Register an account: First, sellers need to register a seller account on the Faire platform. This requires providing relevant business information, contact information, and detailed information about products and brands.

Create a store: Once the account registration is completed, sellers can create their own store page. On the store page, they can upload product information, pictures, prices, and descriptions about the products.

Product review: Faire will review the products uploaded by sellers to ensure that they meet the platform's requirements and standards. This includes product quality, price rationality and other relevant factors.

Accepting Orders: Once a store is live and approved, sellers can start accepting orders. Retailers can browse and place orders on the Faire platform, and sellers can then process and ship those orders.

Support and Service: The Faire platform provides customer support and sales support, through which sellers can interact with retailers and provide excellent service.

It should be noted that the Faire platform may screen sellers’ products and brands to a certain extent to ensure that they meet the platform’s quality standards and the needs of retailers. Sellers need to provide detailed product information and brand stories to increase exposure and sales opportunities on the Faire platform.

2. What procedures are required to open a store in Taiwan?

Taiwanese sellers who want to open a store on the Faire platform need to meet certain requirements and procedures to ensure legal and smooth operation. The following are some of the procedures that may be involved:

Registered business: To open an online store in Taiwan, you usually need to register a legal business or individual business. This includes choosing the type of business, applying for a registration number, obtaining a tax number, etc.

Bank Account: Sellers need to open a bank account in Taiwan to accept payments and settle funds. Usually, relevant identity documents and corporate documents are required.

Tax registration: Registering and obtaining a tax number is an important step in legal operation. Sellers need to comply with Taiwan's tax laws and regulations, including filing tax returns and complying with relevant tax policies.

Copyright and Trademark: Make sure your products and brands have legal copyright and trademark protection to prevent intellectual property infringement issues.

Product Quality and Standards: Ensure your products meet Taiwan’s product quality and safety standards to meet retailers’ needs.

Import and export formalities: If you are importing or exporting goods from another country, you need to understand the relevant import and export formalities to ensure that the goods pass through customs smoothly.