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DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS account
DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS account
Do I need to open an account for DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS, if my supplier send me their goods through this services.
If need to open an account, how much do I need to pay.
Anyone know which services is better?
If need to open an account, how much do I need to pay.
Anyone know which services is better?
I will pay for the feight, so do I need to pay a deposit for DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS account, or I will pay the feight cost when I receive the goods.Vaucluse wrote:That depends on whether or not the sender has paid the freight. Don;t forget the potential import duty.
where to check the feight cost?
any web site to recommend
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Yes u need to put a deposit once u open an account. U may want to checkout the providers' website (for UPS, its www.ups.com). E-mail them and u will get the info u need.
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Most of the carriers will require that shipping expense is billed to the shipper (in which case their account number is used), or to the recipient (in which case you must have an account) or to a credit card number (which can be either the shipper's cc or yours).
I'd say you need an account. If you have an ACRA registered business, this should be easy.
I'd say you need an account. If you have an ACRA registered business, this should be easy.
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The basic question here is "Are you running a business in Singapore?"revolta wrote:must I really need to have a registered company inorder to open an freight account?
If you are, you should register a company, sole proprietor or private limited company.
Import: The only to claim back GST is through a company with GST registration. So, if you pay GST when your shipment arrives, you need to pay the GST to clear the shipment from custom even if you use DHL or UPS.
If you like to know more, you may send yr question via email to me.
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If you are a business customer and require a number of parcels to be sent to you each month and you have to pay the freight then, depending on your company’s creditworthiness, is should be no problem to open an account with the major courier firms. My experience is that they will charge a little extra for that service.
Impossible is nothing!
just my opinion
hey y'all
i would go dhl all the way - and that is just by my experience here and in other country. you can try www.dhl.com.sg for more info
staff are frendly and helpful. was paying cash for a while but then just opened an account. now no fuss, get better rates. i send mostly documents and samples. also use my account for ppl in other countries to send me stuff. that way i pay here in SGD and no hassle.
tried the others but not good results... with one my papers ended up in different place and then lost! be careful
it's easy to check them all out on the web perhpas even call and speak with their people. find the one that gives you the best service and the best rates.....
i would go dhl all the way - and that is just by my experience here and in other country. you can try www.dhl.com.sg for more info
staff are frendly and helpful. was paying cash for a while but then just opened an account. now no fuss, get better rates. i send mostly documents and samples. also use my account for ppl in other countries to send me stuff. that way i pay here in SGD and no hassle.
tried the others but not good results... with one my papers ended up in different place and then lost! be careful
it's easy to check them all out on the web perhpas even call and speak with their people. find the one that gives you the best service and the best rates.....
Re: DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS account
EMS is the cheapest without doubt, but not always the best service.revolta wrote:Do I need to open an account for DHL, UPS, FEDEX, EMS, if my supplier send me their goods through this services.
If need to open an account, how much do I need to pay.
Anyone know which services is better?
You don't need an account, when the supplier sends his goods, through his account, you are billed on delivery and cannot get the goods until paid.
If you are purchasing on a regular basis, it pays to open your own account, you don't need to be a registered business as far has I know, but you lose any tax benifits, like the GST is payable on delivery.
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