Which bank provides financial assistance for export and import?

EXIM Bank
EXIM Bank provides financial assistance to exporters and importers. It functions as the principal financial institution for coordination the work of institutions engaged in financing export and import of goods and services with a view to promoting the country’s international trade.

What are the payment methods available in import trade?

Methods of Payments in Import.

• Introduction.
• Consignment Purchase.
• Cash-in-Advance (Pre-Payment)
• Down Payment.
• Open Account.
• Documentary Collections.
• Letter of Credit.

How do I start an import business in Ethiopia?

How to import goods into Ethiopia. To start an import business, one requires commercial registration and a license from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The fees for commercial registration and business license are 102 ETB for each.

What are the various methods of payment for settlement of international trade?

There are 4 main types of payment methods:

• Cash in Advance. The cash in advance method is the safest for exporters because they are securely paid before goods are shipped and ownership is transferred.
• Documentary Credit or Letter of Credit.
• Documentary Collection.
• Open Account.
• Consignment & Trade Finance.

Which bank has been established to support international trade?

Exim Bank was established by the Government of India, under the Export-Import Bank of India Act, 1981 as a purveyor of export credit, mirroring global Export Credit Agencies. Exim Bank serves as a growth engine for industries and SMEs through a wide range of products and services.

What is the difference between merchant bank and commercial bank?

Commercial bank is a banking company established by a number of people for providing the basic banking functions i.e. accepting deposits and lending money to general public. Merchant bank refers to the financial institution, that specializes in international trade and provide and array of services to its clients.

What products are in high demand in Ethiopia?

Top 10

• Machinery including computers: US$1.8 billion (13\% of total imports)
• Mineral fuels including oil: $1.7 billion (12.2\%)
• Electrical machinery, equipment: $1.1 billion (7.7\%)
• Vehicles: $1 billion (7.3\%)
• Animal/vegetable fats, oils, waxes: $898.9 million (6.4\%)
• Cereals: $863.7 million (6.1\%)

How do I get an investment license in Ethiopia?

An investor is required to submit, an application form duly signed by the investor or his agent, notarized memorandum and articles of association and if it is a branch, documents ascertaining the registration and legal personality of the parent company in the country of origin.

What are financial documents in international trade?

The documents include the commercial invoice, Bill of Lading, warranty of title, Letter of Credit, Certificate of origin of goods, Inspection certificate, Packing weight list, Export declaration, Consular invoice, and the insurance document. Usually all bills in an international trade are documentary bills.