Trial Issue - City Guide 2011 | Page 2

Welcome to Beijing Dezan Shira & Associates has been advising international clients in Beijing since 1992 and setting up businesses in the city and its development zones. Our firm has been instrumental in helping foreign investors cope with the economic and legal conditions of doing business in Beijing. Beijing has long been China’s most important city in many respects, but now it’s even catching up with Shanghai and Hong Kong as an economic and financial center. With the Financial Street district growing fast and an improved infrastructure thanks to the 2008 Olympics, Beijing is looking more and more attractive to foreign investors. Even as the government moves to address significant challenges in the coming years, many opportunities await investors in the established areas as well as the developing ones. Having an on-the-ground presence in China is essential in ensuring that you get the best advice before investing. This will give you and your organization the real picture of what is happening and an in-depth understanding of local incentives and costs. This guide is our overview of the city, including demographic and economic details that our practice has complied from our own local resources and expertise. If you are involved with foreign direct investment in the city or close by and need assistance with due diligence, tax advice or general business advisory work, please contact us. In the meantime, we hope you find this guide useful and we look forward to hearing from you. Corporate Establishment, Tax, Accounting & Payroll Throughout Asia Business Advisory, Accounting, Payroll, Taxation and Audit Services Throughout Emerging Asia [email protected] www.dezshira.com China | Hong Kong | India | Vietnam Visit Our Other Regional Resources ASIA BRIEFING CHINA BRIEFING www.china-briefing.com INDIA BRIEFING www.india-briefing.com www.russia-briefing.com VIETNAM BRIEFING www.vietnam-briefing.com www.2point6billion.com