Personal Connect / Shenzhen, China

Build your business.
Find your people.
Move forward in China.

Company setup, recruitment, work and residence permit support, accounting and ongoing administration—with a bilingual team in Shenzhen.

Business professionals discussing product plans in a Shenzhen office.
Local knowledge. Clear communication. Support for international founders and employers.
Foreign-owned & managed English & Chinese support Based in Futian, Shenzhen

Where Are You in Your Journey?

Start with what you need.

You may be entering China for the first time, hiring for an existing business or looking for help with everyday administration. We will help define a practical scope.

01 / ESTABLISH

I want to set up a company.

Coordinate registration, essential setup steps and the arrangements needed for your proposed operation.

Explore company registration →
02 / BUILD

I need the right team.

Define your hiring needs, connect with suitable candidates and organize recruitment and onboarding.

Explore recruitment support →
03 / MANAGE

I need ongoing support.

Keep accounting, payroll, employee records and related administration organized as your company develops.

Explore accounting services →

Connected Business Services

The support behind your next step.

Use an individual service or combine several areas through a consistent local contact. We agree on responsibilities, documents and fees before work begins.

Establish Your Presence

Company Registration

Company formation, registration documents, tax and social insurance registration, and corporate bank account application assistance.

Company setup →
Relocate Your People

Work & Residence Permits

Application assessment, document preparation, submission coordination and renewal support for eligible applicants and their employers.

Application support →
Find the Right Skills

Recruitment & Headhunting

Targeted sourcing, candidate screening, shortlisting, interviews and offer-stage coordination for specialist and business roles.

Recruitment services →
Support Your Employees

HR & Payroll

Employment contract coordination, onboarding, employee records, payroll administration and social insurance coordination.

Discuss HR support →
Organize Your Accounts

Accounting & Tax

Routine bookkeeping and tax reporting coordination for small-scale and general VAT taxpayers, with clear English communication.

Accounting services →
Plan for Your Innovations

Intellectual Property

Bilingual coordination for trademark and patent applications in China and the United States through our specialist IP legal partner.

IP services →
Product prototype and technical drawings in a modern Shenzhen office.

Startup & Founder Support

Your next chapter.
Shenzhen.

Establishing a local operation involves several connected decisions. We help overseas founders coordinate the practical steps around their activities, people and plans.

  • Establish your company and essential registrations.
  • Coordinate overseas employee applications.
  • Recruit and onboard your local team.
  • Arrange ongoing HR and accounting support.

Why Personal Connect?

A local team that understands international business.

As a foreign-owned and managed business, we understand the practical challenges of working across languages, procedures and business cultures.

Clear conversations.
Practical next steps.
People you can work with.

Bilingual communication

Explain your requirements in English while our team coordinates Chinese-language documents and procedures.

Connected support

Bring related tasks together—from registration and recruitment to payroll and accounting coordination.

Clear responsibilities

We define the scope and explain what information, decisions and participation are needed from you.

Access to specialist professionals

Where a matter requires specialist accounting or legal input, we coordinate with the relevant professional partners.

How We Work

From a conversation to a clear plan.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Tell us about your plans

Share your business activities, current arrangements, team requirements and intended timeline.

02 / DEFINE

Agree on the work

We identify the proposed services, documents, responsibilities and fees for your review.

03 / COORDINATE

Move the process forward

Our team coordinates the agreed tasks and keeps you informed about progress and outstanding items.

04 / CONTINUE

Support what comes next

Arrange further recruitment, administration or recurring support as your business develops.

Accelerators / Investors / Founder Communities

A Shenzhen contact for your network.

We welcome discussions with organizations supporting founders who need company setup, relocation, recruitment or ongoing local administration.

Before We Begin

A few common questions.

Not sure which service you need? Tell us what you are trying to achieve, and we can help clarify the next steps.

Can we engage you for just one service?

Yes. We can assist with an individual task or agree on a coordinated scope covering several areas.

Do you support companies already operating in China?

Yes. We work with existing businesses that need recruitment, employee administration, accounting coordination, application support or other agreed business services.

Can we communicate with your team in English?

Yes. Our bilingual team provides English communication and coordinates local documentation and procedures.

Can you help after our company is registered?

Yes. We can arrange ongoing accounting coordination, payroll, HR administration and recruitment support, according to your requirements.

Let’s Talk

Tell us about
your next step.

Starting a company, building a team or looking for ongoing support? Share a little about your situation and the services you are considering.

Helpful details include your business activities, whether you already have a Chinese company, your planned team and intended timeline.

Service scope, fees, documents and timelines are confirmed for each engagement. Registrations, permits and bank applications are subject to review by the relevant authorities or institutions. Specialist services are provided or coordinated through appropriate professional partners where required. Images are illustrative.