Business Advisory

We provide advisory support for a wide range of business and legal issues, including:

• Company Background Check 
• Financial, Legal and Operational Due Diligence 
• Legal Translations 
• Commercial Negotiation 
• Joint Venture Negotiation 
• Organizational Restructuring and Divestiture 
• Repatriation of Funds 
• Cross-Border Transactional Support 
• Contract Preparation 
• Contract Dispute Resolution 
• Labor Contract and Company Policies Preparation 
• Labor Dispute Resolution 
• Work Permit and Residence Permit 
• Litigation and Arbitration Support 

The incorporation and structure of your investment define the initial stages of your Asia expansion and impact your future success. A well-planned legal structure can help to make the difference.

As one of the largest operations in Asia for registering foreign-owned businesses, Dezan Shira & Associates advisory and setup options equip companies with the best paths and structures for their business entities to meet their objectives.

We are uniquely situation to provide clients a comprehensive view of their market entry, with in-house tax, accounting, audit, HR and technology teams throughout Asia, and a well-honed blended services approach to project delivery. Our advisory teams can also advise on related matters, such as cross-border transfers of assets, relocation, mergers and acquisitions tax structuring and more.

Keeping entities well-structured and legally compliant throughout the year is challenging for any international company, especially for operations in jurisdictions where regulations and requirements frequently change. Our Corporate Secretarial services are designed to provide companies with the reliable support needed for them to know with confidence that their entities in Asia remain in compliance, and are several steps ahead of internal and regulatory changes. The packages we offer are flexible, affordable, and tailored to the needs of each client, either as a stand-alone service or in combination with our regular accounting, tax, or legal advisory services.

Minimizing risks is vital to maximizing any opportunity. Our approach integrates local legal and financial expertise to help clients de-risk their operations and investments. Our in-house professionals provide legal, financial, and HR due diligence services to help clients limit the risks associated with engaging suppliers, purchasers, or business partners. Our teams also provide comprehensive due diligence processes on target organizations, including internal and external value and risk assessments.

IP is a key cornerstone for developing most businesses in Asia. Dezan Shira and Associates is an Asia-wide strategic IP advisory services firm, and licensed trademark agency in some markets. We offer a deep understanding of its various business and regulatory environments, comprehensive market entry services, and trademarks, copyrights, and patents advisory and filing services.

To maintain pace with today’s rapid market changes, it is vital to constantly enhance your business portfolio and capabilities. Inorganic growth through mergers and acquisitions is one of the most efficient ways to achieve this, particularly when entering new markets. We help organizations maximize value, efficiency, and likelihood of success at each step of the process, with expert support for legal, tax, finance, HR, and IT aspects.