Due Diligence
Are you looking for help with Due Diligence on a company in Asia? If so, we may be able to help you, but first here are the 3 Essential Types of Due Diligence When Doing Business in China.
3 Essential Types of Due Diligence When Doing Business in China
Type One: Corporate Assessment (CA): Stability, Assets & Reputation of a Chinese Company
The Corporate Assessment (CA) is the ideal tool for clients who want viability into the stability, assets & reputation of a target company.
This report is particularly of value if you are:
- Thinking about entering into a business arrangement with a Chinese company to buy or sell goods.
- Exploring a JV or investment partnership with a Chinese entity.
- Considering litigation against a Chinese company. If a company doesn’t have assets, it’s not worth the effort to fight and win only to remain uncompensated!
It is recommended to conduct the CA on new business partners and have follow up reports done periodically (at least once per year) to expose any changes in the stability, assets and reputation of the target company. Discounts are available for multiple reports if booked in advance.
Visit here to see a sample CA report and learn more about the service/fee structure.
Type Two: Red Flag Assessment (RFA): Risk, Scams & Fraud
Evaluate your exposure on a given transaction/deal when buying from a Chinese company
The Red Flag Assessment (RFA) is the ideal tool for clients who are buying from Chinese suppliers. The RFA will help you source safe, avoid scams and confirm that the terms of the deal are fair.
Visit here to see a sample RFA and learn more about the service/fee structure.
Type Three: General Counsel (GC): Contract Review & Business Advisory Services
Consider our General Counsel Service if you would like to have a lawyer:
- Review the terms of your investment in a Chinese company
- Advise on the risks involved in selling goods & services to a Chinese company
- Consult on other agreements such as exclusive distributorship arrangements and licensing agreements with Chinese parties.
Visit here to learn about the GC service & fee structure.
FAQ for Due Diligence
The two reports are designed to complement each other and it is recommended you conduct both forms of due diligence on new suppliers. By engaging both reports, you will protect yourself from both possible pitfalls:
Danger One: A legit business issues you a bad deal.
Danger Two: A scam/fake/unlicensed business issues you what appears to be a fair deal.
Because a legit company could issue unfair terms of trade in your particular deal, it is important to evaluate both the company and the given transaction.
| Key Process | Service/Tool | Cost | Frequency |
| Make sure the partner is legit. | Corporate Assessment (CA): Stability, Assets & Reputation | Visit our rate sheet. | 1 time per year for each key business partner? |
| Have a good contract in place. | Templates and Customized Contracts | Under 1000 USD for a highly customized bilingual contract. More details here. | Once your template is in place, you can use it over and over again with multiple partners. |
Due Diligence with AsiaBridge Law
If you need help with Due Diligence, click here to contact us and get our rate sheet.
