Question

What are the steps to start an import/export business?

Answer 1

Depends on where you stay, what you will import/export and with which country you want to do business? Foreign trade by its nature is very complex.. . Visit the office of the government department that handles foreign trade, check out the the country and item specific regulations, join a chamber of comerce, etc.

Answer 2

I agree with Nitin, State Export Agencies are good start. But kee in mind that it is a complex process that involves logistics, commercial efforts, insurance, invoice recovery, legal issues, etc.