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Complete Tutorial Guide

Complete Cross-Border E-commerce Guide from Zero to One

From preparation to payment system integration, 10 detailed steps to help you quickly build a successful cross-border e-commerce business.

Estimated Time: 15-30天
10Core Steps
Beginner Friendly

Tutorial Steps Overview

Follow these steps to learn progressively, each step contains detailed guidance and practical suggestions

1
Personal Information & Financial Preparation
Beginner
1-2 days
Prepare passport, bank accounts, utility bills, apply for international credit cards to establish foundation for overseas business

Key Points:

  • Passport & Identity Verification
  • International Credit Card Application
  • Basic Document Preparation
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2
Overseas Company Registration
Intermediate
3-5 days
Register UK company to obtain internationally recognized business entity and provide legal protection for cross-border business

Key Points:

  • UK Company Registration
  • Virtual Office Address
  • Compliance Requirements
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3
Overseas Phone Setup
Beginner
1 day
Get UK phone card to obtain local contact method for platform verification and customer communication

Key Points:

  • Giffgaff Phone Card
  • Platform Verification Code Reception
  • Customer Communication Channel
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4
Domestic Business License
Intermediate
5-10 days
Apply for domestic business license to support domestic procurement and payment withdrawal

Key Points:

  • Business License
  • Individual Business Registration
  • Domestic Supply Chain Integration
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5
Domain & Business Email
Beginner
1 day
Register brand domain and apply for professional business email to enhance brand image and business professionalism

Key Points:

  • Brand Domain Registration
  • Business Email Setup
  • Professional Image Building
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6
Shopify Store Initial Setup
Beginner
1-2 days
Apply for Shopify account, bind domain, and build basic online store framework

Key Points:

  • Shopify Registration
  • Domain Binding
  • Basic Store Setup
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7
Product Selection Strategy
Advanced
3-7 days
Select suitable products through multi-dimensional analysis, establish stable supply chain, ensure product competitiveness

Key Points:

  • Market Analysis
  • Supply Chain Establishment
  • Competitiveness Assessment
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8
Store Design & Product Listing
Intermediate
2-3 days
Perfect store design, optimize user experience, list products and configure payment logistics

Key Points:

  • Theme Customization
  • Product Listing
  • Payment & Logistics Configuration
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9
Payment Gateway Setup
Advanced
3-5 days
Apply for PayPal, Shop Pay and other payment methods, configure payment and settlement platforms

Key Points:

  • PayPal Business Account
  • Multi-platform Payment
  • Currency Exchange
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10
System Integration
Intermediate
1-2 days
Integrate all payment accounts, complete system integration, ensure smooth capital flow

Key Points:

  • Account Integration
  • Capital Flow Integration
  • System Testing
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