HKCBA Business Networking Morning WorkshopMississauga, March 02 2012
“Doing Business with China: How to Maximize Your Success”
Elizabeth L. Thomson - Founder & PresidentB.A. (Hons), L.L.B, B.C.L., TEP
Lawyer – Ontario, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong & Australia
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How to structure to do business in China
XYZ Limited(Canadian Company) Canadian Company
Hong Kong Company XYZ (Asia) Limited(Hong Kong Company)
HSBC Bank Account
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The China Structure of Chinese Entities
WFOERepresentative Office
• Branch office only / NOT a billing entity• Hire Marketing• Liaise with factories / Head office
re purchases / shipments• Negotiate
• Subsidiary company• Can engage in manufacturing, trading
and services• May sell domestically
XYZ Limited(Canadian Company)
XYZ (Asia) Limited(Hong Kong Company)
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Approved Business Service Provider
• Doing Business in Hong Kong
• Doing Business in China (DBC)
• Virtual CFO
• China Remedy Services
• Direct Import Programs
• Direct Export Programs
ICS TRUST’s Corporate Services
Hong Kong as a Gateway to Doing Business in Asia
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DFAIT T.C.S.Department of Foreign Affairs and International TradeTrade Commissioner Service
U.S.C.S.United States Commercial Service
ICS TRUST was the Executive Partner for Hong Kong / Macau for APBO April 2011 (Los Angeles)
Canada-China Business Council (CCBC)Extraordinary Achievement Award 2010Silver MedalistOutstanding contributions to advancing the relationship between China and Canada
Margaret GriceCanadian [email protected]+1 289 795 3600
Elizabeth L. [email protected]+852 2854 4544
Executive Contacts