Expansion planning
- Analysis and recommendations on the choice of entry mode and location
- Assessing the use of a regional headquarters
- Preparing business plans
- Overview of the tax and regulatory landscape in the target country for business budgeting
Launch
Overseas subsidiary setup
and market entry support
From weighing the form of entry and setting up a local entity to building bookkeeping, tax filing and head-office reporting after setup, we support the launch of your overseas expansion on both the business and administrative sides.
Stage 01
Support at the
launch stage
We design not just the setup procedures
but the operations that follow.
We have set up subsidiaries in the United States and China and supported the launch of a UK business. In the United States, we set up a subsidiary from scratch, building everything from bookkeeping and tax payment and filing to reporting systems for the parent company.
When to talk to us
- Expanding overseas for the first time and unsure what to decide first
- Comparing forms of entry, such as setting up a local entity or using a distributor
- Wanting to put accounting, tax and reporting in place after setup, not just complete the setup procedures
- No one in-house who can be put in charge of launching the overseas business
What we do
What we do
Our main support at the launch stage, with examples of the work we have handled to date. We are also happy to discuss anything not listed here.
Entity setup
- Incorporation and company registration procedures
- Tax registrations and bank account opening
- Obtaining licenses
- Compliance with product regulations (e.g., U.S. flammability and chemical testing)
Building the operating structure
- Introducing accounting software and setting up bookkeeping and tax filing
- Developing formats for reporting results and cash positions to head office
- Payroll and pension setup
- Setting up logistics
People and sales structure
- Obtaining and managing work visas (EP, Skilled Worker and others)
- Developing overseas assignment and salary policies; tax and social insurance analysis for expatriates
- Preparation of local work rules and staff handbooks
- Building a distributor-based sales scheme
We work with local lawyers and accounting firms on legal and tax matters.
Track record
Examples of past work
- United States
Built the entire setup from scratch, from incorporation and bank accounts to accounting software, bookkeeping, tax filing and logistics
- United Kingdom
Company registration, tax registrations, and payroll and pension setup
- Setup procedures
Handled numerous incorporation and exit procedures at a consulting firm
- Taiwan
Built and ran a distributor-based sales scheme
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Can we ask you to handle only the setup procedures?
- Yes. You can delegate only what you need. We design the scope of our involvement around the number of countries you are entering and the stage of the business. We can also design the setup with subsequent operations in mind.
- Are there any limits on the countries or regions you cover?
- We do not limit the countries or regions we work in. Countries and regions where we have a track record include the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, China and Taiwan.
- Can you also handle communication with local lawyers and accounting firms?
- Yes. We work with local lawyers and accounting firms on legal and tax matters. In English (CEFR C2) and Chinese (HSK Level 6), we deal directly with local lawyers and bankers and move work forward without interpreters.
Contact
Contact
Whether you are launching overseas operations, reviewing your administrative structure or considering an exit, please feel free to get in touch.
Contact us