Your partner for doing business in China.

Acadia Advisory GroupYour partner for doing business in China.From company formation to monthly accounting, tax compliance, treasury, invoicing, HR and payroll, and company secretarial services. Acadia supports every step of your China operation.Request a consultation Explore our services Supporting foreign-invested businesses in China15+ yearsSupporting foreign-invested businesses in ChinaOf companies helped with registration, accounting, and HRHundredsOf companies helped with registration, accounting, and HRShanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong4 officesShanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong KongCovered with local compliance and payroll guidance15 citiesCovered with local compliance and payroll guidanceWhat we doAdvisory and operational support across the business lifecycleAll services 01Company registrationCompare WFOE, representative office, and joint venture structures, then register the right entity, open bank accounts, and launch with a clear compliance calendar.WFOE registrationRepresentative offices (RO)Joint ventures (JV)02AccountingMonthly bookkeeping, VAT fapiao, CIT filing, and statutory audit under Chinese GAAP, managed in RMB with reporting your headquarters can rely on.Monthly bookkeepingTax accountingAnnual statutory audit03HR servicesPayroll, social insurance, IIT, employment contracts, and employer-of-record hiring, for WFOEs, representative offices, and companies testing the market.Payroll servicesEmployer of recordVisas & work permits04ConsultingDue diligence, restructuring, M&A, supply chain advisory, trademark registration, and government affairs for foreign-invested operators in China.Due diligenceMergers & acquisitionsCompany restructuring05LicensingSector licences and product registrations: customs registration, food and catering, ICP, cosmetics, medical devices, alcohol, and NVOCC, sequenced alongside entity setup.Food & catering licensingCustoms registrationMedical device registrationThe firmQualified legal, accounting, and HR professionals on the ground in China for over 15 years.We have helped hundreds of companies do business in China and understand the different needs of each company and each industry. With offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, plus a regional alliance network, we maintain close relationships with banks and local authorities.Meet the team Our memberships Client testimonialsJack WuPartnerJenny ChenPartnerFrankie NgPartnerClient experienceTrusted by international companies operating in China“We have found Acadia to be reliable, timely, and a quality partner with similar values to ours. Acadia's team has proven to be excellent communicators, both with our local team in China as well as with Headquarters in Cologne, Germany.”Oliver Schwank , CEO, Schwank Group“Acadia's knowledge about local labor law and excellent support within HR administration has helped Mentice's growth and success in the Chinese market. We are impressed and grateful regarding the HR team for the professional support they have given our employees and the global HR department at Mentice.”Maria Thilmann , Vice President of Human Resources, MenticeRead client testimonials Where we workLocal knowledge across China’s major marketsCity pages explain how we support registration, finance, HR, and compliance in each market, with sector context and practical notes.ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhouSuzhouChengduHangzhouTianjinChongqingNanjingWuhanXi'anDalianHainanHong KongAll locations Shanghai Beijing Shenzhen Hong Kong Offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.ResourcesGuides for entering and operating in ChinaPractical articles on market entry, compliance, HR, and corporate governance for foreign-invested companies.All resources Featured resourcesLatest · Doing Business Sep 28, 2026China Plus One: Diversify Production Without Dismantling the China OperationChina Plus One keeps the China plant and adds a second production base. The hard work is origin rules, landed cost, and what the China company still does.13 min readHR & Hiring Aug 30, 2026China Minimum Wages in 2026 and What to Expect in 2027China has no national minimum wage. Each province sets its own, in tiers, and the floor follows the workplace. The current rates and what they oblige employers to do.13 min readDoing Business Aug 29, 2026China WFOE Post-Incorporation Checklist: What to Do in the First 90 DaysA business licence does not let you trade, bank, hire or invoice in China. The steps that turn a registered WFOE into an operating one, in the order they must happen.14 min readDoing Business Aug 28, 2026China E-Commerce IP and Data Rules for Foreign BrandsA platform store is the fastest way into the Chinese market and the fastest way to lose control of your brand. The IP and data work to do before you launch.19 min readNo articles match your search.We are proud members ofNext stepReady to enter or grow in China?Tell us your target market, structure, and timeline, and we'll map the fastest compliant path forward.Request a consultationView all services