REASONS FOR SETTING UP IN CHINA
The geostrategic reasons for setting up a business or opening a branch in China are many and varied. But in all cases, deciding to embark on such a course requires not only real expertise on the ground, but also numerous contacts
(Guanxi 关系) which are indispensable to this type of operation..
KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIFFERENT PARTIES INVOLVED
Setting up an entity in China, whether it is a production unit or a representative office in China, requires method and a good knowledge of the different parties involved: lawyers, local authorities, bankers, etc. MMI can guide you through the maze and assist with all the operations, from putting together the initial project to looking for a site to setting up a workshop, hiring staff and so on
CLIENT BENEFITS :
- Take advantage of a network of experts
- Reduce the risks
- Make life easier with a single point of contact for many different operations
- Adapt the planned entity to its Chinese environment
Western companies may have several different goals in mind when looking for a Chinese investor. These are some of the most common motivations: Looking for funding to develop a new technology Access to the Chinese market For the Chinese company, access to the European market or to certain types of know-how. Example: in 2013 Geely bought out Volvo. And immediately moved the R&D centre to China.
Whatever the reasons behind a Chinese investment project, the search for a Chinese investor will require an attractive project and involve a lot of work, leveraging existing contacts and relations. Understanding the real intentions of the Chinese investor is part and parcel of the know-how that we develop when accompanying a client in such a project.
