Asia’s relentless economic growth and diverse range of economies present amazing opportunities for foreign investment. Foreign companies exploring opportunities in the region can, however, become exposed to shifting costs, complex regulatory requirements, and conflicting information.
Dezan Shira & Associates’ Business Intelligence professionals have a deep understanding of market entry across Asia, and the Belt and Road Initiative, in addition to strong connections with local suppliers, distributors, and industrial zones.
Our solutions provide investors with the tools to help clarify their options, and the means to capitalize on opportunities.
We can help:
- Adjust your tariff strategy and diversify your supply chain ⟶
- Find ideal partners to help supply and distribute your products ⟶
- Learn about Asia’s best manufacturing hubs ⟶
- Identify the best country for your company’s supply chain and manufacturing ⟶
- Choose an optimal site location for your company operations⟶
Our areas of expertise include:
Global companies today, face complexities and volatilities that can drive rapid changes to how and in which Asian markets they must operate in, to maximize their competitive advantages. Such changes can require creating new partnerships in foreign markets amidst limited knowledge of target environments, cultures and languages.
Our Business Matchmaking services help international companies find and engage reputable local partners that suitably match their plans. This includes the targeting of suppliers, distributors, retailers, and other partner types, across many key sectors.
The approach we apply comprehensively supports the following stages:
- Partner Matchmaking Project Definition
- Longlist Development and Target Screening
- Shortlist Outreach, Evaluation and Selection
- Partner Meeting Facilitation
Our Location Analysis and Site Selection service zeros in on optimal geographies for investment, profiles special economic zones, and supports companies during visits to individual sites.
- Cross Regional Cost Comparison
- Applicable Investment Incentives
- Infrastructure Quality Analysis
- Industrial Zone Identification and Benchmarking
- Site Visit Support
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Our Market Selection and Entry Strategy advisory helps companies to choose a market, method for incorporation, and supply chain structure that meets the needs of their local and regional operations.
- Cross Country Competitiveness Benchmarking
- Tariff, Double Tax, Tax Incentive, and Supply Chain Engineering
- Corporate Structuring Analysis
- Comprehensive Entry Strategy Development
Our Market Research solutions quantify opportunities in different countries and regions and encompasses specific industries, clarification of regulatory requirements for individual business lines, and help companies to better understand their long-term costs in new markets.
- Cross Country Comparisons
- Political Risk Analysis
- Applicable Double Tax, Free Trade, and Trade-related Incentives
- Industry Trends and Development Analysis
- Consumer Segmentation and Preferences
- Regulatory and Licensing Compliance
- Salary Benchmarking
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Our pre-investment research and advisory helps position clients to make better informed decisions about the locations in Asia that are optimal for them to invest in. We address key multi-jurisdictional business matters in Asia, including:
- Applicable DTA & Free Trade Agreements
- Cost of Doing Business
- Consumer Segmentation and Preferences
- ESG and Sustainability Advisory
- Labor Market Costings and Analysis
- Location, Infrastructure, and Logistics Analysis
- Market or Industry Sizing
- National Regulatory and Licensing
- Economic Studies and Tariff Engineering
With rising supply chain and manufacturing disruptions, it may be time to rethink whether it remain adequate to rely on your current suppliers, or on single country sourcing strategies. Whether you are looking to diversify sourcing and production by expanding to China’s second tier cities or to alternative or additional locations elsewhere in Asia, we can assist you to implement strategies which mitigate risks and secure your business and operations into the future.
- Secure capacity and stability
- Realize alternative sourcing locations and production hubs
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