Application Processes for NVOCC Qualification in China

Business China helps freight forwarding companies in China to register Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC). 

With the opening of the international forwarding agent industry of foreign investment, Business China also provides foreign international freight forwarding company to register the NVOCC qualification in China

I. Commissioning processes

Sign an agreement and fill out a power of attorney (confirming contents)→ Submit the required materials→ Make payment → Review the materials → Prepare the application documents → Sign the documents → Submit to the relevant government authorities one by one → Notify the processes→ Complete about 40-55 business days → Notify the client to receive the materials → Sign for.

II. The required materials

1. Type of underwriting insurance:

A. List of insurance materials:
(1) Insurance policy;
(2) Photocopies of business registration documents;
(3) Photocopy of Organization Code Certificate (not required if the three certificates are combined);
The above documents are required to be affixed with a company seal.

B. Bill of materials for NVOCC application-Head Office:
(1) Application form (shall be affixed with the company’s common seal and signature of legal person);
(2) Feasibility analysis report (shall be affixed with the company’s common seal and signature of legal person);
(3) Business registration documents;
(4) Formatted bill of lading;
(5) Insurance policies and insurance premium payment invoices issued by insurance agencies.

If the applicant is a foreign NVOCC, the business registration documents shall be notarized at the local Chinese embassy. In addition, the relevant materials of the designated liaison agency as stipulated in Article 25 of the Implementing Rules of the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on International Maritime Transportation shall be submitted, including:
(1) A description of the liaison agency, specifying the name, address, contact information and contact person of the liaison agency;
(2) A duplicate or photocopy of the power of attorney;
(3) A duplicate of the agreement between the client and the liaison agency;
(4) Photocopies of business registration documents of the liaison agency.
If the liaison agency is a foreign-invested enterprise or resident representative office of a foreign enterprise in China, it is not necessary to provide the documents as specified in Item 1-(2) and 1-(3) of this Article.

C. List of materials for NVOCC application-Office (or branch)
(1) Application form (shall be affixed with the common seal of the office (or branch) and signature of the person in charge);
(2) Business registration documents of the head office (or parent company);
(3) Photocopy of the Certificate of Registration for Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier Business Qualifications of the head office (or parent company);
(4) The document for conforming the business scope of the office (or branch) issued by the head office (or the parent company) (shall be affixed with the common seal of the head office (or parent company);
(5) Insurance policies and insurance premium payment invoices issued by insurance agencies.