WORKING AREAS

In a nutshell, our services are essentially related to the following 5 working fields:

1 Foreign market development for Companies who seek to export

2 Foreign supplier development for Companies who require to purchase abroad

3 Integral management of the Export and Import process

4 Government Relations at a technical level

5 Representation of Foreign Companies in Argentina

1 - Foreign market development for Companies who seek to export:

There are different reasons why a Company decides to sell its products abroad:

✔ To increase Company`s business

• Sales and volumes growth

• Costs efficiencies (Economies of Scale impacting on fixed costs)

✔ To obtain fiscal benefits (special regimes)

• Internal Tax Reimbursement applicable to the exportable production (Reintegros)

• Import Duties reimbursement applicable to the exportable production (Drawback)

✔ To obtain advantageous loans from the Government

• Meant for financing export production

✔ To mitigate eventual recession in the local market

• Diversifing markets

✔ To increase the value of the Company

• Value increases as the Company goes international

In all cases the Export process will be successful if the Company is in true shape to go off-shore with high quality products, good price and committed volumes. Based on this premise, we perform a comprehensive diagnostic analysis together with the Customer aiming to assess the different key variables which are necessary to consider if we want to seriously face the Export adventure (financial capacity, reliable suppliers, available technology, specialized human resources, etc.). Only when the conclusion of the analysis is satisfactory, the Company is ready to embark upon an EXPORT PROJECT.

Such a project will basically consist on the primary identification of Markets (countries) which may show interest in our product and the selection of potential Buyers who are acting in that / those Markets. On a later instance, contacts will be produced through different ways (telephone calls, e-mail, personal contact in fairs and commercial rounds, social networks, etc.) aiming to trigger initial conversations that may result on a sample shipment and later formal quotation.

2 - Foreign supplier development for Companies who require to purchase abroad

Most Companies, even those who produce exportable goods, require to import some other products, components or machinery in order to complete their manufacturing activity. In this regard, we assist our Customers through the searching and selection process, providing support along the process until Purchase Order placement.

3 - Integral management of the Export and Import process:

Customs Operations: We have a top specialized team dealing with the clearance process for a wide range of Harmonized Tariff Codes of goods (HTC) which allows us to be effective on the accurate classification of products and to handle customs destinations efficiently in the different key customs areas:

Outbound & Inbound management outsourcing:

Integrating the whole Export or Import operation links, a full-service package is offered to those customers who prefer to delegate specific operating functions while focusing on their core business. For those cases, the process’ whole responsibility rests on GAMA TRADE shoulders, meaning that our team, besides managing the customs process, will deal with the following tasks:

• Price negotiation for products and services involved in the Export or Import operation

• Permanent contact with foreign counterpart along the whole process

• Sales Order reception or Purchase Order placement and follow-up

• Requirement fulfillment (labeling, certifications and documentation in general)

• International Transportation means and Insurance hiring, looking for efficiencies and service level

• Local (inland) transportation and Insurance hiring

• Payment method

• Surety (Customs) bonds and guarantees

4 - Government Relations at a technical level

In a context where effective communication and relationships make a difference, we deploy a wide-networking strategy. We in GAMA TRADE represent our clients before local Chambers and Federations as well as before authorities (customs service, Secretary of Commerce and other ruling Agencies with the end of consolidating liaisons that may strengthen their image and positioning.

5 - Representation of Foreign Companies in Argentina

For those foreign Companies seeking a Sales or a Buying Agent (or Representative) in Argentina as well as for those who look for a local party who can help and assist on the initial legal and commercial steps when aiming to do business at local stage, GAMA TRADE offers swift and professional management based on a strong network with well reputed Legal and Accounting firms.