£250 per hour · paid in advance
China Advisory
Practical answers on doing business with China, in plain English. What the rules, contracts and suppliers really mean, and what to do next.
What clients ask us
- Suppliers: is this quote realistic, what should the contract say about quality, moulds and payment, and how do I negotiate without losing the factory?
- Rules in China: how Chinese business licences, export rules, certifications and payment controls work in practice, and what they mean for your order.
- Documents: what a Chinese contract, business licence, test report or invoice actually says.
- The market: who the Chinese competitors are, how pricing works, and whether your product could sell in China.
- Risk: supply-chain exposure to Chinese export controls, sanctions screening questions and carbon-border-tax data.
- Visits: preparing for a trip to China: which factories, what to look at, what to ask.
Three ways to work with us
Consultation
£250 per hour
A video call, with a short written summary of the key points and next steps afterwards.
Written answer
priced before we start
Send your question and documents. We tell you the price first, usually one hour at £250, and reply in writing within 2 working days.
Retained advisor
monthly, agreed in advance
A set number of hours each month for companies that deal with China all the time.
How booking works
- Tell us your question through the enquiry form or our assistant.
- We confirm the format, time and price, and send an invoice.
- Once paid, we hold the call or start the written answer.
Quotes for our fixed-price services, such as a Supplier Check, are always free.
What this is not
Our advice is practical and commercial. It is not legal advice under Chinese or UK law. Where you need a formal legal opinion, we work with Chinese and UK law firms.
Common questions
How much does China business advice cost?
£250 per hour, paid in advance, by video call or as a written answer priced before we start.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is practical, commercial advice. Where you need a formal legal opinion, we work with Chinese and UK law firms.
What can I ask about?
Suppliers, quotes and contracts, Chinese business licences and rules, payments, tooling, product compliance, the Chinese market, and preparing a visit to China.
How quickly do you reply?
Written answers are usually sent within 2 working days of payment.
Have a question about China?
Tell us what it's about and we'll confirm the format and price.
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