Seller of record
Multiple suppliers — one invoice.
Whether it's one supplier or multiple suppliers, I act as the seller, run the entire purchasing workflow in China and consolidate all purchases into one invoice. Whatever the suppliers quote — in RMB or USD, each with their own payment terms — that stays on my side. You pay me in one currency for all purchases from different suppliers, and once the deal is complete, you receive the full document set from me. On paper, I am your supplier for all the goods.
Payment
As soon as we've settled the purchase — items, quantities, suppliers — I combine all orders into one file and issue a proforma invoice in one currency under the SinaFirst name. Then you make the transfer to SinaFirst Limited's corporate account in Hong Kong, and I handle the payments to each supplier and place the orders.
Documents
Once the orders are completed and ready, you receive the full document set for the deal.
Contract
The contract between SinaFirst Limited as the seller and your company as the buyer. I have the template. If you prefer yours, we use yours.
Commercial invoice
One invoice in one currency for all purchases, issued by SinaFirst Limited — product names, HS codes, and the actual value of the goods.
Product specification / TDS
A separate file describing each item: picture, model, dimensions, color, and other relevant details.
Packing list
A single packing list from SinaFirst. The goods reach you as one purchase from one company.
Business service invoice
Agent fee — a separate invoice for my services, with notes explaining what it covers.
Shipping from China
If you have your own forwarder or transport agent in China, I hand the goods over to them, and export formalities are on their side. If the export process is on me, I manage export customs clearance in China, and along with the rest of the set you receive the transport documents in SinaFirst's name — Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, and Certificate of origin.
Anton Gora
Independent sourcing and purchasing agent
Master’s degree in Sinology
In China since 2005
In China since 2005
From case studies
Seafood restaurant equipment & supplies
End-to-end, FCL, 3 x 40 ft
Resort roofing materials and outdoor lighting
End-to-end, FCL, 20 ft GP
Restaurant equipment, furniture & supplies
End-to-end, FCL, 40 ft HQ