Compliance and financial support for enterprise going global become the focus, and the 2026 Shanghai Enterprise Going Global Expo will connect ODI filing and cross-border services

In the past two years, the internationalization layout of Chinese enterprises has entered a new stage. More and more domestic entities are turning their attention to overseas markets, from manufacturing capacity going global to synchronized brand, technology, and service going global. Unlike earlier years where trade exports were the main focus, this round of going global emphasizes long-term operations: setting up companies overseas, participating in mergers and acquisitions, and landing industrial projects. Behind these actions, there is a complete compliance process and financial support involved, among which overseas direct investment (ODI) filing and cross-border financial services are two unavoidable checkpoints.

The first step in going global often starts with compliance and filing

According to current rules, domestic institutions that acquire ownership and operating rights of enterprises or projects overseas through new establishment, mergers and acquisitions, equity participation, etc. usually need to complete ODI filing or approval before departure. The filing subject generally involves multiple links such as the competent commerce department, the development and reform department, and the bank (authorized by the foreign exchange management department). Before the funds are remitted, ODI registration needs to be completed at the bank. The smoothness of the process directly affects the pace of project progress.

For many enterprises, the difficulty lies not in whether to file for record, but in how to prepare, how long to prepare, and how to connect various links. Professional support is required for each of the following aspects: filing materials, funding channels, exchange rate arrangements, and subsequent regulatory submissions. This is also why more and more companies tend to systematically sort out policies and processes before formal project approval, rather than waiting until funds are blocked from leaving the country to make up for it.

Cross border financial services are the 'logistical support' for going global

Funds are the engine for going abroad and also the first link to get stuck. Opening accounts for overseas companies, cross-border remittances, foreign currency settlements, exchange rate management, overseas financing, and cross-border payroll - these dispersed needs across different business lines of banks can often be significantly reduced in communication and trial and error costs if they can be centrally integrated on a single platform.

In 2026, administrative regulations regulating foreign investment activities will be officially implemented, clearly supporting professional service institutions such as consulting, legal, accounting, auditing, credit rating, mediation and arbitration, and intellectual property to enhance their international service capabilities. The functions of bank financing and policy insurance will also be further incorporated into the track of rule of law. It can be said that the supply of overseas services is moving towards systematization, and the connection between enterprises, professional institutions, and financial institutions is more critical than ever before.

How to Connect 'Scattered Points' into a 'Link' at an Exhibition

For companies planning to go global, information dispersion is often the biggest hidden cost: filing policies need to be checked, account opening policies need to be consulted with banks, and tax, legal, and insurance departments need to be coordinated separately. Instead of repeatedly trying and making mistakes everywhere, it's better to focus on identifying key resources in one setting.

The 2026 Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate, and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo is the docking platform built for this purpose. The exhibition will be held from November 20th to 22nd, 2026 at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center, lasting for three days, and is expected to attract about 8000 professional visitors. In the 'Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services' section, enterprises can focus on comprehensive services such as ODI filing path, cross-border account opening and settlement, foreign exchange and exchange rate management, overseas financing, export credit and overseas investment insurance. They can also communicate face-to-face with banks and professional service agencies to compare different solutions on site.

For participating service agencies, this is a window to directly reach out to high intention overseas enterprises; For participating overseas enterprises, it is an opportunity to compare policy, financial, and service resources before departure.

What can exhibitors get

Firstly, information concentration. Multiple types of information such as policies, finance, law, and taxation are presented simultaneously, making it easier to compare horizontally and reducing the need to travel around. Secondly, demand alignment. The exhibition directly faces enterprises that are currently or planning to go global, which can significantly shorten the link from consultation to cooperation. Thirdly, professional image. Being on the same stage as banks and professional service agencies helps establish customer trust. Fourthly, the brand is exposed. Targeting an audience of approximately 8000 people over three days, expanding visibility within the industry.

How to set the rhythm accurately before departure

For most overseas enterprises, the timeline is often tighter than imagined: project approval, due diligence, filing, account opening, capital outflow, and landing operation, each link has prerequisites. A common situation is that companies first negotiate overseas cooperation and then think about filing and funding arrangements later, resulting in compressed cycles and additional communication costs. A more prudent approach is to place pre consultation on compliance and finance in the early stages of the project, allowing the service provider to intervene and assist in scheduling as early as possible to avoid subsequent passivity. The significance of exhibiting lies in this: being able to schedule appointments with professionals from different dimensions such as policies, account opening, exchange rates, financing, etc. on-site, and sort out the 'to-do list' before departure in one go. Both first-time and experienced enterprises can obtain more complete decision-making basis through centralized comparison.

Conclusion

There is no standard answer for going global, but there are rules to follow for compliance and financial support. From November 20th to 22nd, at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center, there will be the 2026 Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate, and Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo. It is worth visiting if you plan to go global.

Exhibition Hotline: 13681692751 (same as WeChat) Official Website: www.qs-expo.com