Tender Bond • Must be provided by the seller along the Tender Document
• Issued by a bank and promises a percentage amount of
money
• Payable to the potential buyer to compensate for their
expenses should the seller withdraw the tender before expiry date or refuse the order when placed
• May also be seen as a sign of good intent by the tenderer
Tender Bond Performance Bond
• Made when the order is placed and accepted
• Guarantees an amount of monetary
compensation should the seller not perform according to the contract conditions Performance Bond Pro-forma invoice • The primary function for this document is as a form of quotation and it is intended to demonstrate what the final invoice will look like should the order be placed.
• Advance copy of the final invoice
• Quantity and type of goods required will have to be
clearly specified. Pro-forma invoice Risk Assessment • Exporters need to consider what sources of information are available to allow them to make some informed judgments about the credit risk inherent in a particular market and a particular buyer i.e country risk and buyer risk. Risk Assessment