China Desk

Your gateway to Europe & beyond

BDO Luxembourg's China Desk

BDO’s China Desk in Luxembourg works seamlessly with our global network to support clients from China with their development in Europe and beyond. We take care of Private Clients, Multinational groups and other Institutional companies whether they are located in their originating country or based abroad. (The Team covers the wider Asian market including several other countries in the region.)

With its position in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg is the ideal gateway to the European market. After several decades of growth, Luxembourg has become a leading hub for Chinese investors and institutions to do business in Europe. Luxembourg has elaborated an efficient professional ecosystem and a comprehensive toolbox of vehicles which have greatly contributed to making the country very popular when structuring an international business.

Our China Desk will help you navigate through the challenges and opportunities associated with cross-border investment and international transactions. Whether you are a Chinese business seeking to operate in Europe, or a European company planning an expansion into China, we have the practical experience, local insight and international networks to ensure you achieve your desired outcome.

At BDO, our dedicated team has the appropriate language capabilities, cultural background and competence to guide and accompany you internationally with confidence. Apart from the close collaboration with our BDO member firms in China, we are also backed by BDO’s regional desks which have offices and professionals in different locations in Europe, including UK, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and Italy.

Professional services we can offer for companies/investors from Asia that is looking for expansion in Europe include:

  • Company set-up (corporate incorporation, bank account opening, business license application etc.
  • Hosting a registered address
  • Corporate secretarial and compliance services (administration, board meeting, shareholder meeting, BO registration, etc.)
  • General administration (follow-up of daily correspondence, operating your bank accounts etc.)
  • Provision of local managers/directors
  • Accounting (bookkeeping and annual account)
  • Tax Compliance (corporate income tax return, VAT return, etc.)
  • Payroll Services (payroll calculation, bank proxy etc.)
  • Renting of serviced office space via our business centre
  • Fund Services (central administration, NAV calculation, transfer agent, investor registrar, etc.)

  • Employment Advisory and Compliance Services (employment contract, residence permit applications for employees, etc.)
  • Corporate Finance (valuation, transaction service, M&A, etc.)
  • HR Advisory
  • Regulatory Compliance Advisory

  • Direct Tax Advisory
  • Indirect Tax Advisory
  • Tax Regulatory Services
  • Transfer Pricing

  • External Audit
  • Internal Audit
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Our added value

We always put the needs of our clients first. We strive for long-term partnerships and create genuine value for our clients to help them succeed in the Luxembourg and European market. We understand and respect the cultural differences We provide a one-stop shop solution We provide dedicated point of contacts for all services We share our experience and know-how with our clients We anticipate our clients’ needs We act quickly and are oriented towards providing efficient value for money solutions We have large and reliable network
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BDO China

Our China Desk works closely with BDO China (立信会计师事务所), one of the market leaders in China, locally present with more than 30 offices and 12,000 staff. BDO China serves more than 500 listed companies and more than 2000 foreign invested companies.

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