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E-commerce · e-export and US company formation

E-export and us company formation for Meal Kits & Food Subscriptions

In Meal Kits & Food Subscriptions, e-export and us company formation has to prioritise differently than it would for a generic e-commerce account. Margins are thin in food and volumes are large; packaging, geographical indication and shelf-life management are what set sellers apart. A product sold as a commodity is stuck at the per-kil… Company and infrastructure 3–6 weeks, first sale 6–12 weeks.

Industry dynamics

The reality on the Food and agricultural products side.

Margins are thin in food and volumes are large; packaging, geographical indication and shelf-life management are what set sellers apart. A product sold as a commodity is stuck at the per-kilo price, while the same product sold under a brand can go up to three times higher. Cold chain and expiry dates dictate the promotion calendar directly.

Typical gross margin
Thin (12%-25% gross)
Seasonality
Harvest and religious holiday periods are decisive
Channels that work
Trendyol · Amazon · Getir/Migros marketplace · Own site · Etsy (dry goods)
Performance fee
Low-margin category — half rate
What we usually find

What we run into most in Meal Kits & Food Subscriptions businesses.

01

You want to sell abroad but it is unclear where to start

02

The payment infrastructure cannot be set up

03

Customs and tax processes get stuck

04

Shipping cost pushes the price out of competition

Scope

What we do

We set up market selection, company formation, payments, logistics and international sales channels end to end.

01

Market selection

Target market based on demand, competition and margin analysis

02

Company

US LLC or Inc formation, tax number, bank account

03

Payments

International payment infrastructure and money transfer setup

04

Logistics

Warehousing, third-party logistics and the customs process

05

Channels

Amazon, your own site and marketplace launches

Metrics we track
  • Gross profit by market
  • Logistics cost per shipment
  • Return rate
  • Payment success rate
Pricing

How is it calculated in this industry?

This category counts as low-margin, so performance-fee rates are halved: 2%% to 5.5%%.

If you sell only on marketplaces there is no percentage: a 30,000 TL base per month plus 10,000 TL for every 500,000 TL of revenue above 500,000 TL.

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FAQ

Common questions on this topic.

How long does e-export and US company formation take to show results in Meal Kits & Food Subscriptions?

Company and infrastructure 3–6 weeks, first sale 6–12 weeks. Timing depends on your price range, competition and the state of your current setup.

What does the agency fee look like in this industry?

This category counts as low-margin, so performance-fee rates are halved: 2%% to 5.5%%. If you sell only on marketplaces there is no percentage: a 30,000 TL base per month plus 10,000 TL for every 500,000 TL of revenue above 500,000 TL. Pricing

Which channels work in this industry?

Trendyol, Amazon, Getir/Migros marketplace, Own site, Etsy (dry goods). Scope is narrowed down to your product.

Do you have a minimum engagement requirement?

Yes. A minimum $15,000 starting investment and proof of capital apply to every industry.

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