Typically, export procedures begin after the exporter and the foreign importer agree on offers in terms of price, specifications, delivery terms, quantities, packaging, payment system, etc., and then the exporter begins to prepare the export documents. The laws and regulations governing export operations vary according to the products to be exported and the country to which they are exported, since some products require the issuing of special certificates such as conformity to standard specifications and others.
In order to be able to import and export, companies shall follow the following steps:
- That the import and export process is part of the company's operations.
- Determine the types of goods that will be exported or imported.
- The company shall be registered with the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut.
