Are foreign trade companies shell companies?

No. A foreign trade company refers to a company that specializes in international trade activities and is an enterprise engaged in import and export business. Its main business scope includes import and export commodities and trade with foreign enterprises to realize the exchange of international trade. Shell companies refer to false enterprises with no real business or assets, and their purpose of existence is often to evade financial supervision, tax evasion, money laundering or other illegal activities. Whether a foreign trade company is a shell company can be distinguished by investigating the company background, reference word of mouth and word of mouth.