Hi,

Just a quick question that I couldn't find through the search. I have a rather small single good I wanted to import (valued at $10) but I would be looking to resell this good in Thailand as it seems like a decent niche here. I don't have a business, and the costs to set one up seem enormous and way above any profit I could make from this single good. Is there a way around this issue? Just to be clear, I am not looking to break any laws. Thanks.

Perhaps look at it the other way around, don't import, but export from the country the good are made. Sell direct to the buyers. Jim

If you are importing to thailand , to sell an item at a profit , without a licence, you are breaking the law. it's the good guy's that always get caught.

Don't you have a good thai lady friend you could trust and let her set up the Business registration it cost peanuts for a thai to do it, just give her a small percent of you're take but you still have to be carefull let her sell for you.

Boyce

Edited September 12, 201213 yr by Boyce

-Boyce- I would prefer to avoid doing anything through a Thai gf/friend, my concerns are lack of trust and lack of experience. If there were opportunities for growth in the niche then I would put more conisderation into this option, but I really just want to inexpensively see what the market is like for my product.

-jamescollister- Thanks for the idea, I am going to look into this option more thoroughly. However, I assume this would still force me to form a company based in the export country?

-Boyce- I would prefer to avoid doing anything through a Thai gf/friend, my concerns are lack of trust and lack of experience. If there were opportunities for growth in the niche then I would put more conisderation into this option, but I really just want to inexpensively see what the market is like for my product.

-jamescollister- Thanks for the idea, I am going to look into this option more thoroughly. However, I assume this would still force me to form a company based in the export country?

That would depend on the rules and regs in said country, but many small on line sellers operate. Probably depends on volume. Jim

Are you asking about having a single $10 item shipped to Thailand? There should be no problem if is not something illegal here. Have it sent marked as a gift.

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-heatherm- I wanted to ship about 100 of the same item of $10 value to my house via a wholesaler outside Thailand.

Don't keep us all in Suspenders, what is it.

are you selling hats like these

If you are selling hats like this, got a cat version? I'll love to buy one! Haha

How did you know Boyce?!

Are you asking about having a single $10 item shipped to Thailand? There should be no problem if is not something illegal here. Have it sent marked as a gift.

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OP is trying to do this without breaking the law. If it is marked as a gift but intended for resale, it is tax evasion (smuggling).

Trying to do business (such as importing) without a business (I think he means a company) is of cause illegal. Furthermore, he will be working without a work permit.

Suggestion to the OP: Get a contract from the manufacturer as the sole agent in Thailand for this product and then assign an importer as your agent.