Company Structure for Cross-Border E-Commerce
An extra company is not always the answer to a new market. We compare entity roles, setup and ongoing costs around purchasing, sales, collections and after-sales work so you can assess a practical structure.
Who this service can help
We support Chinese businesses entering new markets or changing entity arrangements , focusing on operating roles, option costs and transition of existing business.
Businesses starting international operations
We clarify contracting, purchasing, collections and responsibilities before forming an entity.
Businesses reviewing their existing entities
We compare current and proposed arrangements, including contracts, accounts and ongoing transactions.
Businesses entering a new market
We establish the local business need before deciding whether another entity and its upkeep are justified.
How we help your business
We work with you to understand the business, explain the figures and plan the next steps.
1. Map each company’s role
We map purchasing, ownership of goods, sales, collections and after-sales responsibilities, not just shareholding.
2. Compare setup and ongoing costs
We compare accounting, accounts, staffing and local operating requirements as well as formation costs.
3. Plan the business transition
We review open orders, contracts, inventory and accounts; identify actions, owners and external confirmations.
Service options and fees
Choose the support you need
We agree the work and fees for your business, with any additional support quoted separately.
Fees reflect locations, entities, options, existing transaction complexity and implementation support.
What this service covers
We connect transactions and accounts to explain differences and support everyday decisions.
Business and entity responsibility map
We show contracts, goods and payment flows and the commercial purpose of each entity.
Options comparison
We compare relationships, upkeep and implementation conditions; record assumptions and local questions to verify.
Formation preparation and handover
We review preparation and specialist coordination for the chosen option; agree actual registration work separately.
Transition checklist
We identify contract, account and inventory handovers for the business to implement and review.
Frequently asked questions
Q:What entities generally need to be established for cross-border operations?
Entity arrangements should follow who purchases, holds the goods, sells, receives payments and bears after-sales responsibilities. Not every business needs companies in China, Hong Kong and another overseas jurisdiction at the same time. Additional entities also create maintenance and compliance costs and should be justified by genuine business needs.
Q: What factors should be considered when planning business entities?
Consider target markets, platform rules, tax, investment procedures, banking, beneficial ownership disclosure and operational substance together. Contracts and the movement of funds and goods between entities should be clearly explainable. Planning must not aim to evade platform related-account reviews or conceal actual controllers.
Let’s talk about the issue you want to solve
Tell us where you sell and what is causing difficulty. We can discuss the appropriate service and how fees are assessed; you do not need a completed analysis to start the conversation.