In today’s globalized business environment, cross-border e-commerce platforms have become one of the important ways for companies to expand their markets. Cdiscount, as the second largest e-commerce platform in France, provides a rich variety of products, covering daily necessities, food, electronic products, household appliances, baby products, luggage, toys and other categories. For sellers who want to enter the French market, entering the Cdiscount platform is an opportunity that cannot be ignored. In this article, we will explore the entry conditions and processes of the Cdiscount platform in depth and provide detailed guidance for sellers.
1. Entry conditions.
1. Legally registered company.
If you want to open a store on the Cdiscount platform, you must first ensure that the seller’s company is a formally registered company with legal business qualifications. This requires sellers to provide the company’s business license, including the Hong Kong company’s Annual Return and NAR1/NNC1.
2. Product quality and supply capacity.
Cdiscount focuses on product quality, so the seller’s products need to meet certain quality requirements. At the same time, sellers need to demonstrate a stable supply capacity for products to meet market demand.
3. Foreign trade experience.
Having certain foreign trade experience can better adapt to the needs of Cdiscount platform operation and ensure that sellers can smoothly handle international transactions and logistics.
4. E-commerce platform operation experience.
If the seller has operation experience on other e-commerce platforms, it will be more conducive to the seller’s entry into Cdiscount. Understanding of e-commerce operations can help sellers better cope with fierce market competition.
II. Settlement materials.
1. Company qualification certificate.
Submit scanned copies of the company’s corporate registration certificate, tax registration certificate and other relevant qualifications to ensure that all information is true and valid.
2. Product-related certificates.
Prepare product quality certification certificates, trademark registration certificates and other certificates related to the products sold to prove the legality and quality of the products.
3. Company bank account.
Provide the bank account information of the seller’s company opened in a bank in mainland China to complete the fund settlement.
4. Brand authorization certificate.
If the products sold by the seller are of other brands, the seller needs to provide the corresponding brand authorization certificate to ensure that the seller has the legal right to sell the brand products.
3. Settlement process.
1. Fill in the settlement application form.
After deciding to settle in the Cdiscount platform, the seller needs to fill in the settlement application form, fill in the seller’s company information, product information, etc. in detail, and ensure that the information is complete and accurate.
2. Review materials.
Cdiscount will review the settlement materials provided by the seller to ensure their completeness and authenticity. Please note that all information must not be forged, and the original image must be taken with a camera.
3. Sign a cooperation agreement.
After the review is passed, the seller needs to sign a cooperation agreement with Cdiscount to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties and lay the foundation for cooperation.
4. Store construction.
After signing the cooperation agreement, the seller can start to build the store and put the product on the shelf to display the seller’s products to the French market.
5. Training and guidance.
Cdiscount will provide corresponding training and guidance to help sellers better operate stores and promote products, ensuring that sellers can fully tap the market potential.
Conclusion:
As a French e-commerce giant, Cdiscount platform provides sellers with an excellent opportunity to expand the market and increase sales channels. We hope that sellers can fully grasp this opportunity and achieve more business opportunities and success through compliant entry and meticulous operation. Joining Cdiscount will allow sellers’ products to go global, establish close business ties with French consumers, and share the commercial prosperity brought by cross-border e-commerce.