Import

Getting Started wth Importing

Whether you are an established entrepreneur or a new start-up planning to import goods into Canada – you will need some solid preparation to establish your import venture. The following resources will assist you in getting started.

Examine the regulatory and legal issues of importing, search out sources of importing funding and financing, find out How-To import, search the BC Small Business list of import contacts and directories, and find market data and statistics about importing.

You can also find valuable information about importing at www.importsource.ca .

One-on-One Export /Import Coaching - *Small Business BC initiative

Exporting / Importing can be a rewarding and lucrative business. We are proud to offer new and potential exporters the opportunity to meet with a member of our Trade Team to discuss plans for the export of your Canadian goods or services or import of International goods or services.

One-on-One Coaching is an expert service offered by Small Business BC to offer new and potential exporters the opportunity to meet with a member of the Trade Team to discuss the export of your Canadian goods or services. Before booking your appointment, you should fill out a brief questionnaire to help us better serve you.

Prior to arranging a meeting, please fill out the following questionnaire and email to Charlotte Sutcliffe at sutcliffe.charlotte@smallbusinessbc.ca or Sandra Nicolas at nicolas.sandra@smallbusinessbc.ca
Client Questionnaire  (link to PDF)

Alternatively, you may also request an appointment by telephoning our general number at 604-775-5525.

If you live outside of the lower mainland in BC, please call our toll free line at 1-800-667-2272 to arrange a consultation by telephone.