China Business Centre

The China Business Centre is part of PricewaterhouseCoopers UK’s Emerging Markets team. The Centre provides advice and practical assistance to UK clients wishing to explore business opportunities in China and to companies from China wishing to conduct business in the UK.

We have the local experience and global network to help UK companies maximise opportunities and build success in China. In the UK, PwC’s China Business Centre consists of a team of experts in different specialist fields ranging from strategy, operations and controls to tax and regulations. PwC China is one of the leading professional services organisations in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, with over 9,000 employees and some 330 partners.

With our combined expertise, we aim to provide real-time resolutions for any China related issues. Whether you are looking for a new market for the first time, or are already established in China, we can provide practical advice and assistance to grow your business.

PricewaterhouseCoopers can:

• Identify and assess market opportunities and conduct feasibility studies for market entry strategies
• Help you identify and assess local partners and alliances
• Provide personal, pro-active and comprehensive setting-up services through our PathfinderTM service
• Perform commercial and financial due diligence
• Advise on government regulations and local requirements for planning, tax, legal and human resources issues
• Help with the day-to-day practicalities of doing business in China with on-going support from our established expertise in geographic and industry markets
• Provide a wide range of tax, advisory and assurance services including advice on low cost sourcing, environmental and corporate social responsibility.

We also assist Chinese companies investing in the UK.  We offer our clients a comprehensive range of professional services that include Audit, Business and Financial Advisory services as well as Global Human Resource Solutions, Management Consulting and Tax Services. This means that our seasoned professionals can help you to find a strategic partner, define the most effective structure for your investment in the UK, identify appropriate targets for acquisition, and provide many other services to optimise your European investment.