# Enable DHL Express Paperless Trade
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Updated: 2026-05-06

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.starshipit.com/llms.txt).

> This article covers Overview Starshipit offer paperless trade for customers shipping internationally. This means you no longer have to include the commercial invoice on the package; you will only be required to attach...

* Starshipit offer paperless trade for customers shipping internationally. This means you no longer have to include the commercial invoice on the package; you will only be required to attach the courier label. All of the customs documentation will be stored electronically and when it is scanned at customs the information will be displayed to customs.

## Set up

If you would like paperless trade, this first needs to be enabled by DHL Express and you will need to be paperless trade approved by DHL. Please talk to either your DHL sales manager or our [support team](https://help.starshipit.com).

To enable paperless trade within Starshipit, navigate to:

* **Settings** > **Couriers** > **DHL Express** > **Advanced** tab > Enable **Paperless Trade**.