Trade Compliance Starter Map

The Trade Compliance Starter Map is a GEB orientation document that shows you the compliance landscape for your trade before you get into it.

Compliance surprises are expensive and slow. The first step is simply knowing what applies to you. This map lays out the likely requirements so nothing important catches you out.

We map the documents, standards and import or export checks you are likely to face, and flag the questions that may need a professional. You get oriented fast, for a modest fee.

Price: $2,400 — fixed price. Turnaround: 3–5 working days. Languages: English or Simplified Chinese.

The verdict you get: Closes with a clear GEB verdict — ready, nearly ready, or not yet — plus a confidence level and the one risk that matters most. Not a data dump; a decision.

Built auditor- and lawyer-ready: the evidence is organised the way a buyer, auditor or counsel expects to see it, which cuts the professional hours you pay for downstream.

What you receive

• A map of the likely documents and standards for your trade
• The import and export checks you should expect
• A plain-language explanation of each
• Questions that may need legal, tax or regulatory advice
• A sensible order to tackle them

Best for

• First-time exporters and importers
• SMEs entering a new product or trade lane
• Teams who want orientation before paying for advice

Not for: Not legal or regulatory advice. It points you to where professional advice is needed; it does not replace it.

Natural next step: Export Readiness Check.

Frequently asked questions

What is a trade compliance starter map?

An orientation document that maps the likely documents, standards and import or export checks for your trade, and flags where you may need professional advice.

Does it replace a lawyer or customs broker?

No. It organises the landscape and shows you where specialist advice is required, which usually makes that advice faster and cheaper to buy.

Is it specific to my product?

Yes, it is built around your product and trade lane rather than being a generic checklist.