Enter China without betting the company.
Fixed prices, no local entity required, and evidence-based reporting at every step. One trilingual team on the ground in Qingdao takes you from first assessment to daily operations — starting at USD 300.
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Strategy and Execution. One Team.
We are not a consultancy that hands you a slide deck and walks away. We set up your store, translate your listings, file your trademark, arrange the bonded warehouse and run your ads — all from our team in Qingdao. This is ongoing market operations — not a one-time project.
Getting In Requires More Than Ambition.
China is the world's largest e-commerce market. Most small brands that fail there fail for one of four reasons — not because their product was bad.
Wrong Entry Model
Jumping into a full China entity or an expensive flagship store before validating demand. We start with the lightest path that sells.
Wrong Local Partner
Vendors who quote low, subcontract everything, and report in vague monthly emails. We do the work ourselves and report with evidence.
Wrong Timeline
Expecting quarter-one profits. China rewards brands that plan a multi-year build — we tell you the honest numbers up front.
Unprotected Brand
China is first-to-file: whoever registers the trademark owns it — even your own product name. We file your mark before anything goes on sale.
From First Call to First Sales, In Weeks.
A concrete, dated process — not an open-ended engagement.
Research & Strategy
Market size and competition audit · entry path recommendation · pricing and margin analysis · trademark search and filing.
Setup
Store or account registration · localized Chinese listings · brand website and RED/WeChat accounts · bonded warehouse arrangement.
Launch & Marketing
KOL/KOC seeding on RED · launch campaign · paid ads on Tmall/Douyin · first promotions and sampling.
Operations & Growth
Daily store management · customer service · shopping-festival campaigns (11/11, 6/18) · monthly English performance reports.
Three Ways In. One Is Right for You.
The entry model does not have to be the forever model — it is a starting point, not a permanent commitment. Many brands add a China entity later, once demand is proven.
| Model | China Entity | Setup Time | Product Compliance | Investment Level | Brand Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Border E-CommerceMost Common | Not required | 4–8 weeks | Mostly bypassed | Low–Medium | Full |
| Local Distributor | Not required | Varies | Full | Low | Low |
| WFOE (Own Company) | Required | 3–12 months | Full | High | Full |
Everything a Small Brand Needs To Sell in China.
Nine services that take you from "we'd love to sell in China" to "our products are selling in China" — priced for small-business budgets.
Sell Into China: Entry Strategy
Your product meets 1.4 billion consumers. We assess demand for small-brand budgets, pick the right entry path and design your China pricing.
No entity required · Actionable plan USD 1,500Cross-Border E-commerce Setup
We open and run your storefront where Chinese shoppers actually buy: Tmall Global, JD Worldwide, Douyin Global — setup, translation and launch included.
Store in your name · You own the keys USD 2,000 / platformTrademark & Brand Protection
Register your trademark in China before someone else does — first-to-file rules make early registration critical before you sell anything here.
Beat trademark squatters · Fixed fee USD 400 / classShipping & Customs into China
Get your goods through the border without surprises: customs classification, duty calculation and bonded-warehouse or direct-mail fulfillment.
All-in quote · No hidden fees USD 300 / shipment planChinese Brand Website
A Chinese-language brand site your Chinese customers and partners can actually open — ICP filing, domestic hosting, fast loading behind the Great Firewall.
You own the code · No lock-in USD 599WeChat & Social Presence
Chinese consumers check you out on WeChat before they buy. We set up your Official Account and social proof so you look established from day one.
Admin rights handed to you USD 899China Market Research
Know if China wants your product before you spend: demand, competitors, pricing and regulations in plain English — scoped for small-business budgets.
Fixed price · Delivered in 3 weeks USD 1,200China Desk (Monthly)
Your own China team without hiring one: a named contact who handles customers, suppliers and platform issues in your timezone gap.
Monthly rolling · Cancel anytime USD 800 / monthBusiness Investigation & Due Diligence
Before you sign with a Chinese partner, know exactly who they are: registry, ownership, litigation, credit and on-site checks — delivered as a detailed written investigation report.
Before you sign · Written evidence USD 900 / investigationThe Honest Costs, Up Front.
Most agencies hide platform fees. We publish them. Selling on Tmall Global involves costs paid directly to the platform — separate from our service fees:
| Tmall Global Platform Cost | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Refundable security deposit | USD 8,000 – 25,000 |
| Annual technical service fee | USD 0 – 10,000 |
| Sales commission | 2% – 5% |
| Cross-border tax (most categories) | ~9.1% |
That is why we recommend starting with lighter cross-border routes from USD 2,000 in service fees, not a flagship store. And one honest warning: year one is an investment year — marketing spend often matches or exceeds initial sales. Plan a multi-year build, not a quarterly experiment.
Why Small Businesses Choose Us
China has huge opportunity and real barriers. Big agencies price out small brands — we don't.
Trilingual, Nothing Lost
Communication in your language, execution in ours. Every document, contract and listing ships in English, Chinese or French at native level.
On the Ground in Qingdao
A real team inside China — filing paperwork, talking to platforms, checking shipments in person. Not a freelancer network, not outsourced.
Fixed, Published Prices
Every service on this site has a starting price you can read right now. No retainers, no surprise invoices, no supplier commissions.
Senior-Led, One Contact
The person who scopes your project is the person who runs it. No bait-and-switch to junior staff.
Sell-Ready in Weeks
We focus on the fastest viable path — cross-border e-commerce first, deeper channels when the numbers justify them.
Built for Small Budgets
Big agencies need USD 30K+ engagements. Our services start at USD 300 — the same China, sized for you.
Key Terms, Plainly Explained.
China market entry comes with its own vocabulary. Here is what the words actually mean for your decision.
Cross-Border E-Commerce (CBEC)
Selling to Chinese consumers from bonded warehouses outside mainland China. Most product categories bypass local registration — the fastest viable entry path for small brands.
Tmall Global
Alibaba's marketplace for foreign brands, with no China entity required. If your brand is not on Tmall Global, Tmall or Douyin, most Chinese consumers cannot find it.
KOL / KOC
Key Opinion Leaders (large influencers) and Key Opinion Consumers (micro-influencers). For most foreign brands, KOL/KOC seeding on RED is the main driver of early sales.
RED (Xiaohongshu)
China's lifestyle platform with 300M+ monthly users. Product research happens here before purchase — if your brand does not appear on RED, it effectively does not exist.
Bonded Warehouse
Goods are stocked in a Chinese free-trade zone before sale, enabling 1–3 day domestic delivery while legally remaining cross-border.
First-to-File Trademarks
China awards trademarks to whoever files first — not whoever uses the brand first. Early filing is critical, before any launch activity.
Ready to Sell in China?
Tell us about your product. We'll assess your market fit and recommend a realistic entry path — no pitch deck, no obligation. We reply within 24 hours, in English.
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