Services

Event planning and production

Corporate event planning and production specialist.

Translation and localization technology

Global translation technology and localization services company with Shanghai operations.

Visa and immigration consulting

Visa and immigration advisory for expats and companies in Shanghai.

Relocation and expat support

Relocation, registration, and concierge services for expatriates.

Western-standard clinic

Western-standard medical clinic with expat-focused care.

International clinic

Singapore-based international medical clinic.

Emotional support helpline

Confidential English-language emotional support helpline for the community.

International dental clinic

International-standard dental clinic with English-speaking dentists.

Eye care clinic

International-standard eye care and vision clinic.

International veterinary clinic

International-standard veterinary clinic for pets.

Animal hospital

24-hour animal hospital with international vets.

Luxury spa

Award-winning luxury spa on the Bund.

Luxury spa and wellness

Five-star spa and wellness center with holistic treatments.

Recovery and physiotherapy

Modern recovery, physiotherapy, and cryotherapy studio.

Cryotherapy and wellness

Whole-body cryotherapy and wellness recovery studio.

Mandarin language school

Specialist Mandarin language school for expats and visitors.

Mandarin language school

Mandarin school with immersive, story-based teaching methods.

University admissions consulting

Elite US and UK university admissions consulting.

Early childhood education

Early childhood education and enrichment center.

Professional development training

Global professional development and leadership training.

Leadership and productivity training

Leadership, time management, and productivity training.

Jazz and contemporary music school

Shanghai’s leading jazz and contemporary music school.

Mandarin language school

Structured Mandarin courses for expats, online and in-person.

Mandarin and internship programs

Mandarin school combining language study with internships.

Coding and data bootcamp

Leading coding and data science bootcamp for career changers.

Serviced apartments

Moderna by Fraser’s design-led serviced apartments in Pudong, blending hotel service with apartment-style living.

Expat-focused housing agent

Long-established independent agent known for honest advice and a curated book of French Concession and Jing’an rentals.

Serviced apartments and coliving

Flexible serviced apartments and coliving spaces aimed at young professionals and first-arrivals on short leases.

Residential leasing agent

English-speaking leasing agency helping new arrivals find long-term apartments, handle deposits and register leases.

Relocation housing agent

Boutique housing agency specialising in family relocations, school-area homes and serviced-apartment placements.

Housing and lease support

Lease search, negotiation and registration support for corporate transferees and individual expats.

Accounting, tax and visa support

Boutique accounting and advisory firm supporting expats with visas, payroll, tax and company setup.

Company formation and visa

Helps foreign entrepreneurs register WFOEs, handle work permits and stay compliant with Chinese regulations.

Company formation and visa

Corporate services provider covering WFOE setup, work permits, accounting and HR outsourcing.

Settling-in and relocation

Independent relocation consultant offering home search, school placement and immigration paperwork.

Visa and immigration consulting

Specialist visa consultancy for work permits, dependent visas and permanent residence applications.

International family clinic

International-standard family medicine and specialist clinic popular with the expat community.

International dental clinic

English-speaking dental clinic offering cosmetic dentistry, implants and orthodontics for expat families.

Dental clinic chain

Modern dental clinic chain with international dentists and transparent pricing for cleaning, whitening and crowns.

International dental clinic

Boutique dental practice focused on family and cosmetic dentistry with English-speaking specialists.

International primary care

International primary-care and specialist clinic in Pudong with direct billing to major insurers.

International pre-school

English-language pre-school for ages 2–6 in the former French Concession, with small class sizes.

Bilingual kindergarten

Bilingual international kindergarten following an inquiry-based curriculum for ages 2–6.

International kindergarten

International kindergarten offering a bilingual curriculum and strong parent-community programme.

International kindergarten

Expat-favoured kindergarten in Jinqiao with play-based learning and native English-speaking teachers.

Private tutoring

Network of vetted tutors covering IB, A-Level and AP subjects for international-school students.

Academic tutoring

One-on-one and small-group tutoring in maths, sciences and languages for students aged 6–18.

English and maths tutoring

Global tutoring brand offering structured English and maths programmes for primary and secondary students.

Maths and English tutoring

Self-directed learning programme in maths and English for ages 4–15, with individualised study plans.

Maths and reading tutoring

Japanese worksheet-based method building independent study skills in maths and reading.

Accounting and advisory

Mid-tier accounting network providing audit, tax and corporate-services support to international clients.

Corporate and fiduciary services

Specialist in company formation, fund administration and private-client services for foreign investors.

Accounting and CFO services

Boutique firm providing outsourced accounting, CFO and tax services to foreign-invested companies.

WFOE and company registration

Helps foreign entrepreneurs register WFOEs, representative offices and JVs with end-to-end compliance support.

Bookkeeping and tax

Local accounting firm offering bookkeeping, fapiao management and monthly tax filing for small businesses.

Corporate and commercial law

Full-service Chinese law firm with strong foreign-investment and commercial practices.

Corporate and IP law

Boutique law firm focused on corporate, IP and employment matters for international clients.

Accounting and payroll

Outsourced accounting, payroll and tax-compliance services bundled with company formation.

Company registration advisory

Advisory desk guiding founders through business licensing, bank account opening and ongoing compliance.

Travel eSIM data plans

App-based travel eSIM providing instant data connectivity in China without a physical SIM card.

Travel eSIM data plans

Popular travel eSIM app offering affordable China data packages that activate before you land.

Unlimited travel eSIM

Unlimited-data travel eSIM for China, ideal for short visits and digital nomads who need constant connectivity.

Shared and private airport transfers

Shared and private shuttle service connecting both airports with major hotels and downtown districts.

Professional chauffeur service

Pre-booked professional chauffeur service for airport transfers and city travel with English-speaking drivers.

Coliving serviced apartments

Ascott’s coliving brand aimed at young professionals and digital nomads, offering flexible stays and communal spaces near the National Exhibition and Convention Center.

Expat-focused housing agent

Independent expat-focused agency with English-speaking agents covering Jing’an, Xuhui and Pudong rentals, known for personalised service.

WFOE setup and visa advisory

Advisory firm guiding foreign entrepreneurs through WFOE registration, work permits and ongoing compliance in Shanghai.

Corporate and fiduciary services

Ocorian specialises in company formation, fund administration and private-client services for foreign investors in China.

Outsourced accounting and visa

Boutique firm providing outsourced accounting, CFO services, tax and visa support to foreign-invested SMEs.

Accounting, tax and visa support

Boutique accounting and advisory firm supporting expats and SMEs with visas, payroll, tax and company setup.

Company formation and visa

Helps foreign entrepreneurs register WFOEs, handle work permits and stay compliant with Chinese regulations.

Company formation and visa

Corporate services provider covering WFOE setup, work permits, accounting and HR outsourcing for foreign enterprises.

International clinic network

Premium clinic network and Mayo Clinic partner offering integrated primary-to-specialty care with bilingual staff and direct billing across 9 Shanghai locations.

International family medicine

International multi-specialty clinic in Pudong’s financial district, founded in 2009 with comprehensive family medicine services.

English-speaking dental clinic

English-speaking private dental clinic chain with four Shanghai locations, internationally accredited, offering cosmetic and family dentistry.

Health insurance broker

Independent insurance broker comparing plans from Cigna, Allianz, Bupa, AXA and Now Health for expats in China.

English-language pre-school

Shanghai’s only independent English-licensed stand-alone kindergarten, serving ages 18 months to 6 years for over three decades.

Bilingual international kindergarten

Xiehe Education-affiliated bilingual kindergarten with multiple Pudong campuses, offering interactive learning for ages 2–6.

Montessori preschool

Established in 1994, Sunrise Montessori offers a bilingual Montessori curriculum for ages 2–6 in the Hengshan Road area.

Maths and English tutoring

Self-directed learning programme in maths and English for ages 4–15, with individualised study plans at the Daekyo Shanghai regional office.

Mandarin language school

Award-winning Mandarin language school with a Shanghai campus, offering immersive Chinese classes, internships and cultural activities.

Chinese language school

Chinese language school offering one-on-one and group Mandarin classes for all ages and levels, with online and in-person options.

Mandarin language school

Specialist Mandarin language school in the heart of Shanghai, offering intensive group and private classes, HSK preparation and corporate training.

Mandarin language school

Mandarin language school offering group and private classes, HSK preparation and cultural workshops for expats, near Changshu Road Metro.

Mandarin language school

Mandarin language school founded in 2003, providing intensive and part-time group classes, private tutoring and online lessons across multiple Shanghai locations.

Test prep tutoring

Test preparation for SAT, ACT, IELTS and TOEFL with experienced international tutors, with Jinqiao and Xuhui campuses in Shanghai.

Audit and advisory

Grant Thornton’s audit, tax and advisory services for dynamic mid-market businesses and foreign SMEs.

Travel eSIM data plans

eSIM service built by the NordVPN team, offering affordable China data plans from $4.49 with built-in ad blocking and web protection.

Travel eSIM data plans

Popular travel eSIM app offering China data packages from $4, with built-in VPN that bypasses internet restrictions — no separate VPN needed.

Unlimited travel eSIM

Unlimited-data travel eSIM for mainland China with no daily speed cap, ideal for longer stays and digital nomads.

Travel eSIM data plans

App-based travel eSIM offering China data plans from $17 for 10GB, rated fastest to recover signal after tunnel dropouts.

Travel eSIM data plans

App-based travel eSIM providing instant data connectivity in China without a physical SIM card.

Travel eSIM with safety net

Travel eSIM running on China Unicom, keeping WhatsApp, Google Maps and Uber working even after data runs out on plans of 3GB or more.

Prepaid SIM for expats

Prepaid SIM card service designed for expats and visitors, ordered online before arrival with English-language support.

Professional chauffeur service

Pre-booked professional chauffeur service for airport transfers and city travel with English-speaking drivers and fixed fares.