A good, solid entry strategy is a prerequisite to doing business in China well. The size, history, culture, and regulatory environment of this country mean that whether you are looking to China for production or sales, there is a big chance that your business will not 'just succeed'.

In some cases, your market entry may be blocked by government regulations that state you need to find a Chinese partner, which may ruin your plans if not anticipated. It could turn out that setting up shop in central Shanghai is taking far longer and becoming much more expensive than originally planned. To avoid such roadblocks and prevent unpleasant surprises from catching you off-guard, ask yourself the following questions:

• Where in China should I start my business? And why there?
• How should I start my China business? WFOE, Joint Venture, or Representative Office?
• When should I start my business in China?
• Who can help me with my Chinese start-up?

Depending on your business and industry, there are options available that provide serious benefits for your entry in China. Such benefits may include years of tax exemption, government subsidies on labour and operations, provision of start-up capital and rewards, and often someone to take care of the whole application and business registration process for you.

Our China Market Entry Advisory service can help you find the best place to establish your China business and make sure that you always have a partner here that knows what lies ahead. We will help you find government approval and subsidies that make the process significantly easier.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in our China Market Entry services. One of our researchers will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your options.

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