Doing Business in China
SBA Stone Forest (“SBASF”) is a corporate advisory and public accounting group, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of RSM Stone Forest in Singapore. We are headquartered in Shanghai with offices in Beijing, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Hong Kong.
For over 20 years, we have been supporting the growth of internationally active companies, helping Chinese enterprises expand their businesses overseas, and helping foreign businesses to set up in China. We offer expert knowledge and one-stop, hassle-free solutions for audit, tax, business advisory, corporate secretarial & advisory, accounting & advisory, HR advisory & payroll, and global expansion advisory.
International businesses appreciate our Singapore heritage as it epitomises excellence, integrity and trust. We share the same systems, high standards, international best practices and service culture of our Singapore parent company.
As a member of the Allinial Global network, we have a global reach of over 947 locations in 105 countries, including more than 60 firms across China, and are well-positioned to support enterprises within and outside China.
Your Trusted Business Advisor in China
We help businesses from any part of the world establish operations in China with speed and ease.
Experience
We provide services to:
Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years
Over 15 industries
Mid- and higher-management staffs, with annual payroll processing exceeding RMB500 million
Talent
Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certified project managers
65% of our employees have over five years of field experience
Effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin
Network
Serving clients in more than 60 locations across China
Global reach of over 105 countries through our affiliated global network
Compliance
Compliant with SSAE 18 and General Data Protection Regulations
About Our Parent
We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the RSM Stone Forest in Singapore. RSM is the sixth largest audit, tax and consulting network globally. In Singapore, we are the largest outside the Big 4, serving internationally active businesses.
Our Offices in China
2001
Established Since
7
Direct offices across China
>300
Professionals
Partnering with you throughout your Business Life Cycle

Helping you to START right
Business Registration & Advisory
Accounting, Payroll & Technology
Cash Flow Management

Supporting your operations so that you can FOCUS
Accounting & Advisory
Corporate Secretarial & Advisory
IT Managed Services
HR Advisory & Payroll Outsourcing
Profit Improvement & Analytics

Career
Onsite Support Services
Corporate Compliance & Governance
Internationalisation
Operational Intelligence
Risk Management
Resources
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A Handy Guide to Doing Business in China
- Are you considering DBIC in China for the next year?
- How would you rate your familiarity with DBIC?
- Is your current business model and accounting method still applicable and suitable for reflecting your business operations?
- Are you familiar with the different types of taxes your business may be subject to in China?
- Do you need assistance with forecasting, budgeting, and financial strategy tailored to the Chinese market?
- Are you familiar with the mandatory procedures for hiring and managing staff in China?
- During a business reorganization, are you familiar with the labor rules and practices regarding layoffs and termination of labor relations?
- Are you leveraging tailored advisory services to grow your business in China’s retail sector?
This edition of A Handy Guide to Doing Business in China offers new updates and insights, such as the “Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)”, that are relevant to investors. Common questions answered include: How does the BRI affect business decisions? How do I decide on an appropriate business entity to set up operations in China? What unique taxation and accounting issues should I be aware of to ensure compliance? What are the unique administrative procedures in areas such as establishment, taxation, employment and liquidation?
A Handy Guide to Doing Business in China is an informative guide produced by SBA Stone Forest.
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