Equipment Export Agent (No Stock)

Overseas dealers, contractors and farms, plus Australian sellers who want help reaching export buyers.

A commission on each sale or a set fee per shipment, sometimes with extra charges for inspection, paperwork and arranging freight.

• Organised with paperwork and deadlines
• Clear communication with buyers and suppliers
• Negotiating and building trust remotely

• Check Australian export rules for your goods with the Australian Border Force and relevant government agencies
• Check the import rules and duties in each destination country
• Used machinery may need cleaning to meet biosecurity requirements, so check with the Department of Agriculture
• Check whether any items are restricted under strategic or defence goods controls or sanctions
• Payment risk: consider secure payment methods such as payment before shipping or a letter of credit
• Check public liability and professional indemnity cover, and whether GST-free export rules apply to you
• Check whether running a business from home needs council approval

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your home office setup, any software or marketing you need, and the insurance you decide to take out. You do not hold stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many deals you complete and whether you charge a fee or commission on each one.

Check Australian export rules for your goods with the Australian Border Force and relevant agencies, and import rules and duties in each destination country. Check biosecurity cleaning for used machinery with the Department of Agriculture, plus strategic goods controls and sanctions.