Corporate Strategy

Selection of the right corporate structure (Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise, Joint Venture etc).

Location Selection

Location search, comparison and selection (considering land/ workshop availability, cost structure, supplier/ customer proximity, human resources pool, inbound/ outbound logistics etc).

Business Plan Localization

Localization of business and investment plans (considering country specific factors that impact on financial analysis and forecasts e.g. taxes, direct and indirect costs, staff turnover etc).

Partner Search & Evaluation

As appropriate, systematic partner search, from long-list through to short-list, including evaluation of potential partners and pre-negotiation.

Negotiation & Lobbying

Preparation of Joint Venture negotiation plan. Negotiation support with stakeholders, and lobbying support with government bodies as necessary.

Contribution Valuation

Valuation of Joint Venture partner's contribution (e.g. machine and plant) using appropriate valuation methods.

Ongoing Control

Advisory on headquarters control and corporate governance of Chinese subsidiary. Conduct of company internal audits.