Q&A

The different types of distribution which can be carried out by WFOEs in China are as follows: 

• Retailing: i.e., selling goods from fixed venues or via television, telephone, mail order, internet, or vending machines, and related services. 
• Wholesaling: i.e., selling goods to retailers and industrial, commercial or other customers and other wholesalers, and related services.
• Franchising: i.e., authorizing the use of trademarks, trade names and operation models for remuneration or franchise fees on a contractual basis.
• Commission agency activities: i.e., acting as a sales agent, broker or auctioneer for goods, or as a wholesaler charging fees and conducting sales for others’ goods and related services on a contractual basis.

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