In the era of compliance first, how can enterprises stabilize the path of ODI overseas investment filing when going global?

In recent years, more and more Chinese companies have extended their growth curve to overseas markets. Whether it is establishing overseas subsidiaries, participating in overseas projects, or acquiring high-quality overseas targets, the path for enterprises to 'go global' is becoming increasingly diverse. But going global is never just a matter of orders and markets - how to comply with regulations for capital outflow, how to build a structure, how to connect taxation and legal affairs, each of which tests the comprehensive ability of the enterprise. Among them, ODI (Overseas Direct Investment) filing is a necessary checkpoint for enterprises to comply with overseas capital regulations.

The so-called ODI filing refers to the investment activities of domestic enterprises that acquire ownership, control or management rights overseas through new establishment, mergers and acquisitions, and other means. It is required by law to complete procedures such as approval filing, information reporting, and cross-border fund registration. It is jointly managed by the development and reform department, the commerce department, and the foreign exchange management department, and is the institutional foundation for enterprises to 'go out and manage' their overseas investments.

New Policy Node: Enterprises Going Global Enter a New Stage of Compliance

In 2026, enterprises will enter a new policy milestone for going global. According to public information, the 'Regulations on Outbound Investment' announced by the State Council will come into effect on July 1, 2026, further regulating the approval and filing, information reporting, cross-border fund registration and other aspects of outbound investment. This means that while companies enjoy the opportunities of globalization, they also need to be more proactive in adapting to compliance requirements. For companies preparing or currently going abroad, timely and accurate understanding of policy guidelines is more important than ever before.

From practical operation, the links involved in a company's overseas expansion are often interrelated. At the beginning of project approval, it is necessary to determine whether the investment project belongs to sensitive countries and regions, sensitive industries, and then determine whether to go through the filing or approval path; Subsequently, it is necessary to prepare materials such as business license, company articles of association, audit report, proof of funding source, investment agreement, and equity structure chart to complete the authenticity review of overseas investment; After the project is implemented, it is necessary to continue to fulfill obligations such as foreign exchange stock equity registration and annual information reporting. Any information asymmetry at any stage may result in time costs and compliance risks.

Expo: Providing a one-stop docking platform for enterprises to go global

Therefore, what enterprises need is not only policy documents themselves, but also a platform that can centrally connect with professional institutions. The upcoming Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate, and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo in Shanghai is a response to this demand. The exhibition will be held at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center from November 20th to 22nd, 2026, lasting for three days. It is expected to attract about 8000 professional visitors and attendees from home and abroad. The exhibition gathers professional institutions in various fields such as policy consultation, legal services, tax planning, cross-border finance, and overseas registration, providing enterprises with opportunities for face-to-face policy interpretation and case communication.

For enterprises, the value of participating in such expos is concrete and direct. On the one hand, it is possible to have centralized contact with multiple professional service agencies at once, horizontally compare service content and professional capabilities, and reduce information retrieval costs; On the other hand, communicating with enterprise service agencies and peer enterprises at the exhibition site helps to understand common issues and response strategies for ODI filing from a practical operational perspective. For enterprises that are building their overseas architecture and planning cross-border funding paths, this is undoubtedly a one-stop window for obtaining information and resources.

Exhibiting and Attending: What Enterprises and Institutions Can Get

During the exhibition, visitors can also learn about supporting services related to overseas expansion, including overseas company registration, local compliance management, overseas employment, cross-border settlement, and financial products. These contents are closely related to the complete chain of enterprises going global, helping them establish a relatively complete cognitive framework before going global.

For service organizations interested in exhibiting, the expo also provides value. As an industry exhibition focused on overseas investment and corporate expansion, it has attracted a group of business owners and decision-makers with clear intentions to go global. Institutions can showcase their professional capabilities, publish service content, and connect with potential customers on-site through exhibitions, which are effective scenarios for expanding customer resources and enhancing brand awareness.

Sea going direction and path: from 'going out' to 'going well'

From the perspective of going global, the choices of enterprises are becoming increasingly diverse. Some people target mature European and American markets by setting up sales companies or research and development centers to get closer to customers; Someone is expanding their business in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, relying on local cost and demand advantages; Some people also acquire high-quality overseas targets to quickly obtain technology, brand or channel resources. Different directions correspond to different compliance paths and funding arrangements, and the emphasis on ODI filing also varies.

It should be emphasized that going global is not a one-time action, but a continuous process of operation. After the project is implemented, enterprises still need to pay attention to long-term compliance issues such as local corporate governance, labor employment, and tax declaration, while maintaining consistency with domestic regulatory requirements. Therefore, enterprises need a professional support network that can cover the entire process of 'going global'. At this expo, visitors can simultaneously interact with multiple institutions in the fields of policy, law, finance, and taxation, and gain a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of going global, laying a solid foundation for achieving success.

Event Information

The story of companies going global in 2026 is being rewritten. In the era of compliance first, whoever establishes the correct understanding earlier and integrates professional resources more efficiently will be better able to grasp the window period of the global market. If your company is in the planning or promotion stage of going global, you may want to visit the exhibition site.

The specific information of this year's Overseas Immigrant Study Abroad Property and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo is as follows: The exhibition will be held from November 20th to 22nd, 2026, at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center, and will last for three days. Exhibition hotline 13681692751 (same as WeChat), official website www.qs-expo.com. Welcome business representatives and professional organizations to come and exchange ideas.