About Dezan Shira & Associates
Dezan Shira & Associates is a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm - providing clients with corporate, professional, and technology services essential for navigating Asia's complex regulatory environments. Founded in 1992, the firm is in its fourth decade of operation, and has grown to include dozens of technical practices located across Asia.
We support clients from more than 40 offices, including 27 strategically located throughout China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Dubai, and 13 Asian Alliance partner offices based in Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and South Korea. With more than 600 professionals to serve you, we are one of Asia’s largest integrated corporate services providers.
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Our Services
We provide professional services across the full business cycle, helping executives manage the legal, financial, and technological hurdles international firms face when entering and operating in Asia's unique markets and jurisdictions. Our cross-disciplinary advisory model offers deeper insights and expedited knowledge, enabling clients to seize opportunities and navigate change. This advantage empowers them to confidently pursue their goals and gain a competitive edge in Asia.
Our Global Reach
We are a pan-Asia practice with fully integrated corporate offices, that uniquely enables us to provide cross-office, multi-jurisdiction advisory and services to companies operating across Asia.
Our services are provided to clients from 40 offices - 27 located in China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Singapore, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates - and from 13 Dezan Shira Asian Alliance™ partner offices.
Our Clients
We serve thousands of corporate clients across several industries and all sizes—from start-ups to listed corporations and large multinationals. Nearly 70% are headquartered in Europe or the Americas, while Asia-based firms are our fastest-growing segment. This diverse clientele gives us strong experience and deep knowledge across the sectors we serve.
Global Alliances
We partner with organisations across the world to give us a truly global presence. Discover each of our regions’ key partners below.
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We combine professional services, market intelligence, and regional insight to help businesses succeed in Asia. Through Dezan Shira & Associates and our specialized brands —including Asia Briefing— we provide tailored support, practical tools, and a network of experts committed to guiding your growth across the region.
Our History
Founded in 1992, Dezan Shira & Associates has evolved from a China-based firm into a pan-Asia advisory practice, helping international businesses succeed across the region for over 30 years.
Our People
We take pride in the people behind our services — delivering knowledge and solutions that help businesses land and grow across Asia’s complex and diverse business environments.
Careers
Join a team that helps shape business success across Asia. We offer career opportunities across disciplines for professionals passionate about regional growth and global impact.
Company News
Stay informed on the milestones, partnerships, and thought leadership shaping our firm’s evolution and ongoing contribution to doing business in Asia.
Our Brands
We take pride in our portfolio of advisory and business intelligence brands — each delivering focused solutions to support compliance, planning, and growth across Asia.
Asia Briefing
Asia Briefing provides expert commentary, regulatory updates, and regional insights — serving as a trusted resource for businesses and investors navigating Asia’s dynamic markets.
We provide expert advisory and corporate services across Asia, guiding businesses through complex markets and regulations.