Case Study: Running the Paperwork for a Family Import Business

Real experience, not a sample. Since 2020, I've handled all the paperwork, permits, and bank transactions for BOSS JIM Grocery Products Distribution, my family's import and distribution business in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The business is registered in my name, and my two brothers and I run it together.

The task

We import grocery products from Malaysia and buy from suppliers in Singapore and India, then sell them wholesale to stores and market vendors across four areas. Every shipment comes with supplier invoices, international payments, customs declarations, and import duties. The business also has to keep its tax filings, registration, and business permit up to date. One mistake can cost money or stop the business.

What I do

• Review supplier invoices and prepare international wire transfers in US dollars
• Prepare and sign import declarations with the Bureau of Customs, pay duties and VAT, and secure cargo release
• File quarterly and annual tax returns with the business's financial statements
• Renew the business name registration and the yearly Mayor's Permit
• Handle the business's bank transactions, customer orders, and records

The result

Everything has run smoothly since 2020, including shipments of over 10,000 cartons. My family trusts me alone with the business's paperwork and money, and I'd bring the same care and accuracy to your business.

Supporting documents are available on request, with private details removed.