Financial Services
Strategic Financial Solutions & Cross-Border Advisory
We empower your business to navigate the intricate financial landscape of the Chinese market. Our expertise bridges the gap between European standards and Chinese commercial practices, ensuring your capital flows and investments remain secure and efficient.
PILLAR ONE - THE BASICS
Banking & International Payments in China
Navigating the Chinese banking sector requires specialist knowledge of regulatory frameworks and stringent currency controls.
ESSENTIALS
Remittance & Transfer
Bank Selection & Account Establishment
Strategic advisory on selecting the optimal institutions for cross-border transactions (e.g., ICBC, Bank of China, or international specialists such as HSBC China or RBI China).
Assistance in establishing Non-Resident Accounts (NRA) and capital account structures to facilitate free-flowing liquidity.
Payment Terms & Market Divergence
Analysing the discrepancy between standard UK/EU credit terms (Net 30/60) and Chinese market norms, which often necessitate advanced payments or Letters of Credit.
Risk mitigation strategies for bridging the gap between OEM demands and buyer expectations.
Payment Modalities & Funds Transfer
Optimising SWIFT transfers and integrating modern digital settlement solutions like CIPS (Cross-Border Interbank Payment System).
Active management of foreign exchange risks (CNY/CNH vs. EUR/GBP).
PILLAR TWO - REPORTING
Accounting, Taxation & Audit
We ensure your financial data is consistent, transparent, and fully compliant with both jurisdictions.
Cross-Border Accounting
Implementation of Integrated Corporate Accounting systems that synchronise Chinese GAAP requirements with international standards (IFRS/UK GAAP/HGB/UGB).
Tax Advisory
Specialist consultancy on withholding taxes, VAT rebates, and the practical application of double taxation treaties, as well as optimising the tax shield.
Audit & Compliance
Conducting on-site audits to verify the financial integrity of your Chinese subsidiaries or partners, ensuring "one version of the truth.".
PILLAR THREE - M&A
Mergers and Acquisitions
Capitalise on China’s innovation through strategic acquisitions. Specifically in Shenzhen, the world’s premier hardware and technology hub, we facilitate your total vertical integration.
We prioritize streamlining these intricate processes to ensure a seamless and integrated experience.
Acquiring a Chinese company is a transformative opportunity for mid-market firms, yet the process - from strategic target identification and rigorous due diligence to final integration - requires expert navigation.
Reasoning
As Chinese investment projects continue to expand globally, our firm leverages its expertise to offer comprehensive legal and business consulting services to Chinese investors in Austria and Germany, utilising our unique strengths to support their endeavors.
Partner Network
As your lead coordinator, we simplify this journey. Supported by a network of premier specialist partners in law, tax, and audit, we ensure your first acquisition is grounded in security and professional excellence.
Why we work
with partners
- Unbiased Assessment: Independent audits ensure "one version of the truth."
- Local Compliance: Local lawyers navigate the specific regulations of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone.
- Efficiency: A coordinated network speeds up the timeline from "Target Identification" to "Closing."
- Gnothi seauton: To maintain integrity of results, we leverage a curated network of specialists for high-complexity tasks. This allows us to ensure every phase is executed by the most qualified professional.
Strategic Investment Themes
Innovation Sourcing
Identifying partners for cutting-edge technologies developed within mainland China.
Portfolio Expansion
Strategic equity stakes in Chinese firms to strengthen your global market position.
Vertical Integration
Securing your supply chain by acquiring or investing in high-tech Shenzhen-based manufacturers.
Our M&A Service Suite
Target Identification
Sourcing bespoke acquisition targets via our extensive local networks, rigorous on-site operational and financial Due Diligence.
Valuation
Market-aligned valuations based on both international benchmarks and local industry data.
FP&A and Processes
End-to-end support throughout the acquisition, including Financial Planning & Analysis to steer the newly acquired asset.
Venture Capital &
Investment
We connect visionary projects with the requisite capital to scale.
Our firm leverages deep-rooted institutional relationships within the Chinese and Hong Kong investment ecosystems. We deliver bespoke capital-raising strategies, aligning your business stage and sector with the most relevant private equity and venture capital investors in our network.
Capital Acquisition
Identifying and engaging with Venture Capital partners across Asia’s leading technology hubs.
Seed Funding
Structuring seed capital rounds for start-ups and innovative spin-offs within your corporate ecosystem.
Expert Insight: Navigating the Shenzhen Innovation Hub
Our Market Intensity Index serves as a strategic compass for investors, identifying where capital and innovation are converging most rapidly. For those considering investing in Shenzhen, this data highlights the city’s unique position as the global 'centre of gravity' for vertical integration.
M&A Market Intensity Index: Shenzhen
- Target Rich Environment: A score of 45 in Hardware & IoT signals that Shenzhen is currently the global "centre of gravity" for these sectors. This high deal density ensures a robust pipeline of high-quality acquisition targets.
- Investment Security: By benchmarking market liquidity, we help you focus your capital where institutional support and government strategic priorities (such as the Shenzhen 2027 Tech Plan) are strongest.
- Strategic Growth Hub: With an index reflecting an expanding ecosystem, Shenzhen offers unique opportunities for vertical integration. The convergence of sectors - such as AI-integrated hardware - allows investors to acquire multifunctional tech leaders.
Strategic Recommendation:
Early Stage FP&A
To navigate the fast-paced Shenzhen tech sector, it is vital to structure your Financial Planning & Analysis early. This allows for the real-time capture of market agility and maintains consistency across your international accounts.