Posts Tagged ‘rep office’
10 Years: 3 articles I want to share with you about setting up a business
10 Years: 3 articles I want to share with you about setting up a business in China China Sourcing Academy (CSA) lecturer Mike Bellamy has been blogging for a decade. CSA selected the best 100+ posts (covering 18 different sub-topics) from his various blogs for their relevance to international buyers doing business with China. Each…
Read MoreAdvanced sourcing skills: WFOE and other options for a China presence
Introduction When the volume of goods sourced in China is large, the buyer may start to ask the following questions: Should I set up my own operation in China? What are my options? How much would it cost? Over the years in China, I have…
Read MoreExperienced or Not. Setting Up in China. Part 1 of 5
Transcript below: Are rep offices in China redundant? Most likely, the answer is NO, since redundant is too strong a word. But the Government made rules stricter and stepped up the enforcement of the rules because many ROs were used outside their business scope; As an example, RO have to be reregistered once a year…
Read MoreHow to choose the China business’ structure? (Part 3)
Background When a sourcing project gets to a certain size, it often makes sense to set up a permanent presence on-the-ground in China to help manage the supply chain. This series of blog posts covers some of the key areas of consideration when it comes to setting up in China. Representative Offices Representative offices…
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