Distributive Trade

4.1.1 Meaning of Distributive Trade

For the purposes of these Guidelines, “distributive trade” means trade which comprises all linkage activities involved in channelling goods and services from the supply chain to intermediaries for the purpose of resale, or to the final buyers.

Such linkage activities may be carried out through the following:

a. direct or indirect linkages, involving two (2) or more parties or levels within the distributive chain;

b. physical processes or electronic transactions, including transactions conducted through electronic means as defined under the relevant written laws;

c. transactions conducted in person or by electronic means, in accordance with the relevant written laws; or

d. transactions which may or may not involve the transfer of title or ownership in the goods or services.  

分销贸易（Distributive Trade）

4.1.1 分销贸易的定义

就本指南而言，“分销贸易”是指所有涉及将货物及服务从供应链引导至中介方以供转售，或直接引导至最终买家的相关联结活动。
上述联结活动可通过以下方式进行：

a. 直接或间接的联结，涉及分销链中两个（2）或以上的参与方或层级；

b. 实体流程或电子交易，包括根据相关成文法所界定的、通过电子方式进行的交易；

c. 以面对面或电子方式进行的交易，并须符合相关成文法的规定；或
 
d. 可能涉及或不涉及货物或服务所有权／产权转移的交易。