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EVENT DESCRIPTION

In this event, Dezan Shira & Associates’ regional director Chet Scheltema will discuss important topics of consideration for foreign startups and entrepreneurs entering China through local partnerships. Through a series of case studies, Chet will cover common mistakes and best practices for building successful relationships and businesses with Chinese partners.

TOPIC COVERED

• Benefits and risks of local partnerships

• Trust and accountability with local partners

• Financial management, human resources and payroll

• Safeguarding intellectual property

DATE AND TIME

Wed, December 6, 2017

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST

LOCATION

RocketSpace Shenzhen

38F, Shenzhen Bay VC&PE Building, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

广东省深圳市南山区深圳湾创业投资大厦38楼（地图可直接搜索联才工坊）

LANGUAGE

English

Chet Scheltema

Chet Scheltema is a Director for Dezan Shira & Associates. Based in Hong Kong, he and professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates assist in the formulation of a China and Southeast Asia investment strategy and then guide investors through the process of establishing, maintaining, and expanding their business in the region. 

Chet focuses on the following areas:

• Corporate structuring and Joint Venture establishment and negotiation

• Mergers & acquisition, organizational restructuring and divestiture

• Corporate accounting, financial analysis, and due diligence

• Corporate tax and VAT advisory

• Cross-border transactional support services

• Commercial negotiations and contract preparation

Chet has been a member of the International Business Advisory team in China for four years. Prior to joining Dezan Shira & Associates, he was Director of Property and Real Estate at CNOOC in Beijing. He also practiced corporate law in New York, Washington D.C., Seattle and San Diego and holds a law degree (JD) from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Cambridge University.

Dezan Shira & Associates is a specialist foreign direct investment practice, providing corporate establishment, business advisory, tax advisory and compliance, accounting, payroll, due diligence and financial review services to multinationals investing in emerging Asia. Since its establishment in 1992, the firm has grown into one of Asia’s most versatile full-service consultancies with operational offices across China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.