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At RSM, we understand the cultural differences and economic diversity between China and Australia and we value our Chinese clients.

100+ YEARS IN AUSTRALIA: RSM started in 1922 as a husband-and-wife team selling bookkeeping systems.

LOCAL EXPERTS: We have 32+ offices around Australia and many more locations serviced remotely.

CLIENT CHOICE WINNER: RSM have been repeatedly named the Best Accounting Firm at the Client Choice Awards.

RSM China Practice Group, established in 2017, caters to the growing Chinese business community in Australia and operates in major cities across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.

The group work closely with Chinese organisations who are investing in or setting up operations in Australia.

We understand the cultural differences and economic diversity between China and Australia and work as a trusted adviser, helping organisations to successfully invest and grow in the Australian and international market. We have key practitioners who are fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese and are dedicated to helping you operate effectively and extract maximum value from your investments in Australia.

Through our close ties with RSM China, as well as RSM’s extensive global network, we are able to provide a seamless cross-border solution.

How we can help

We provide our Chinese clients with timely advice in relation to the following:

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Establishing business operations in Australia, including advice on the appropriate structure to undertake your business and investment activities
Commercial and financial due diligence to assist you with making the right decisions
Buying businesses, residential, commercial or farming property in Australia
Taxation structuring and advisory
Importing goods and services into Australia
Exporting goods and services from Australia

Sale of your business or investment assets
Audit, accounting and other business advisory services
Capital market support & IPOs
Mergers & acquisitions
Transaction support & due diligence
Valuation & expert reports

RSM International

RSM International is the 6th largest network of independent accounting and consulting firms in the world, encompassing 120 countries, 900+ offices and 65,000+ people. In 2024 financial year, RSM global revenue leaps 6% to record US$10 billion.

RSM Australia

RSM Australia is a core member of the RSM network. RSM Australia is currently the 7th largest accounting and consulting firm in Australia. With our more than 100 years growth history, we started from a small husband-and-wife team and blossomed into a formidable team of 1800+ professionals across 32 offices.

Our success is driven by collaborative partnerships with our clients, and we're proud to have won the prestigious Client Choice Award for Best Accounting and Consulting Services Firm (>$200m) for 7 consecutive years.

RSM China Practice Group: Cross-Border Advisory for Australia–China Business

At RSM, our China Practice Group specialises in helping businesses navigate the complexities of cross-border operations between Australia and China.

With in-depth expertise in trade, investment, and regulatory requirements, we offer tailored advisory services to Chinese businesses looking to enter the Australian market and vice versa.
Our multilingual team of experts provides support across tax, audit, and business advisory, ensuring seamless expansion and compliance in both regions.

OUR SERVICES.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Audit and Assurance

Through a wide range of audit and assurance services, RSM helps international companies to identify areas of risk and strengthen internal controls while adhering to the stringent requirements of Australian auditing standards.

Business Advisory

Our business consultants work with you to understand your needs, challenges and ambitions and provide practical business advice that will help you make critical decisions with confidence.

Tax Services

Our team has extensive experience in advising local and international organisations on Australia’s complex tax laws – advice that not only ensures compliance, but also identifies opportunities and strategies to minimise tax liabilities.

Consulting Services

RSM supports international companies with a range of end-to-end consulting solutions. We bring tested methodologies, tools, techniques and experience to analyse your environment and design strategies that support your business journey.

Corporate Finance

Our corporate finance specialists provide multinational clients with pragmatic commercial and business advice that is tailored to the needs of your business, helping your organisation get to where you want it to be.

Risk Advisory Services

RSM deliver risk management solutions with a global view that increase the resilience and competitiveness of your business, increasing profitability through better risk management.

Past Events at RSM

RSM’s China Practice Group visits Rongcheng to deepen cooperation and exchanges

CHINA PRACTICE GROUP KEY CONTACTS

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Mary Lai

Mary Lai is an integral part of the Tax Services division in Sydney and is a valued member of RSM’s China Practice Group who speaks Mandarin.

Having previously worked in an in-house tax role in a large global online media company as well as 6+ years as a Tax Manager at a Big 4, Mary's varied experience ensures she can find a solution for all of her clients, no matter their situation.