Enterprises' overseas expansion and ODI compliance have become the focus of attention, and in 2026, Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center will connect with overseas market expansion resources

1、 When it's time to go out to sea, compliance comes first

More and more Chinese companies are turning their attention to overseas markets. From manufacturing to service industry, from brand output to production capacity layout, "going global" has become a realistic path for many enterprises to seek increment and expand space. But going abroad is never a simple investment, but a systematic project involving policies, compliance, funding, markets, and implementation. Among them, the filing and compliance of overseas direct investment (ODI) are often the first procedural hurdle that enterprises need to go through to step out of overseas. The more prepared one is, the smoother the road ahead will be.

From the perspective of industry trends, Chinese enterprises have already diversified their forms of going global, including traditional product exports, as well as deep layouts such as overseas factory construction, mergers and acquisitions, establishment of branch offices, and brand landing. No matter which form is adopted, it cannot avoid the two fundamental issues of cross-border capital flow and investment filing. Only by solidly ensuring compliance at the bottom level can we provide support for future market development and operational implementation.

That is why the Expo has made "compliance" one of the key areas for enterprises to go global: whether enterprises are in the stage of understanding or promoting, they need to clarify basic issues such as filing paths and approval criteria first. Policies are changing and rules are becoming more detailed. Instead of remedying them afterwards, it's better to prepare in advance.

2、 Regulatory upgrade, enterprises need professional information more than ever before

The State Council's Regulations on Foreign Investment, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026, will integrate and upgrade the rules for foreign investment that were previously scattered across multiple departmental regulations, and establish a security review system for overseas investment at the administrative regulatory level. At the same time, the revision of supporting management measures is also being promoted, and ODI supervision is showing a trend of "full lifecycle management".

The change in regulatory framework has two direct impacts: firstly, the classification path of approval and filing is clearer, and enterprises need to accurately determine which process to follow based on the nature of their investment; The second is to strengthen the management during and after the event, and the overseas reinvestment report, return investment and other aspects need to be included in daily compliance arrangements. The combination of policy windows and regulatory upgrades requires more professional and reliable information and communication channels for enterprises than ever before.

For enterprises, understanding new regulations does not necessarily mean mastering practical operations. How to prepare filing materials, how to connect the process, and how to arrange cross-border funds all need to be judged based on the actual project. The expo provides an opportunity to present such professional information and practical experience in a concentrated manner.

3、 What problems do enterprises want to solve when going global

In practical implementation, overseas enterprises often face several common problems: firstly, they are not familiar with the ODI filing process and approval criteria, and are concerned that procedural flaws may affect project progress; Secondly, there is a lack of systematic judgment on the policies and business environment of the target market; Thirdly, reliable overseas channels, parks, service agencies, and partners cannot be found; Fourthly, financial issues such as cross-border capital flows, exchange rates, and taxation require professional support.

The commonality of these issues is that they are scattered in different fields and in the hands of different parties, lacking a centralized docking scenario. Consulting one company at a time is both time-consuming and difficult to compare horizontally. Therefore, gathering relevant service resources in one place has become a practical requirement for many overseas enterprises.

With the increasing number and diverse forms of overseas enterprises, the demand for professional and centralized docking platforms in the market is also on the rise. An event that brings together policies, institutions, channels, and finance is an opportunity for many companies to fill the gaps in information and resources.

4、 This expo will consolidate resources into one venue

Based on this, from November 20th to 22nd, 2026, the Overseas Immigrant Study Abroad Property and Enterprise Overseas Development and Financial Services Expo will be held at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center for three days, with an expected visitor flow of about 8000 people. This year's Expo focuses on showcasing policy consulting, legal and tax affairs, cross-border finance, overseas parks, market channels, and other service resources related to going global in the ODI section. It brings together service institutions, industry experts, and enterprises with overseas needs on the same site, allowing information to be centralized and connections to occur.

The Expo will invite institutions and experts with practical experience to attend and provide on-site exchanges on the filing criteria, regional selection, and funding arrangements that enterprises are concerned about. Viewers do not need to make appointments or travel one by one, and can complete information collection and preliminary docking in a centralized manner during the three-day conference, which is more efficient.

5、 What is the value of exhibiting and visiting

For enterprises, the value of participating in this expo mainly lies in several aspects. One is information centralization: policy caliber, institutional capabilities, and service qualifications can be compared horizontally on site, reducing the time cost of consulting one by one. The second is demand docking: it can face legal, fiscal, financial, park and other institutions to transform abstract policy issues into specific solutions.

The third is resource linkage: through communication with leading enterprises and channel partners, we can obtain valuable overseas paths and market experiences for reference. Fourth, trend judgment: Through on-site consultation and thematic communication, understand the implementation caliber and industry direction of the 2026 overseas policy, and provide reference for one's own planning. These aspects collectively point to one result - enabling enterprises to grasp as much information and resources as possible before officially launching the project.

It should be noted that the Expo provides opportunities for information, communication, and collaboration. The compliance assessment and implementation of specific projects still need to be carefully promoted by enterprises and professional institutions based on their own situations. Understanding first, comparing later, and making decisions later is a more secure way to participate in such activities.

6、 What to watch in the enterprise going global section

The enterprise overseas section of this expo focuses on three types of content: firstly, ODI filing and compliance practices, helping enterprises to implement policy requirements at the operational level; The second is the entry path into overseas markets, including regional selection, park docking, and channel landing; The third is supporting services for going abroad, covering cross-border finance, taxation, law, and insurance. On site, in the form of "display+consultation+communication", enterprises and service agencies can have direct dialogue.

7、 Exhibition is in progress

The Expo is currently open for exhibition to overseas service agencies, industrial parks, professional institutions, and supporting service providers. Whether you are a company wishing to participate in the exhibition or a service organization planning to participate, you can contact us through the following methods: Exhibition Hotline 13681692751 (same as WeChat), official website www.qs-expo.com.

8、 Write at the end

Going abroad is a journey that requires long-term preparation, with policies, compliance, resources, and finance all interconnected. Only by doing sufficient homework in the early stage and finding reliable partners can the enterprise go steadily and far overseas. We look forward to on-site exchanges with more overseas enterprises and institutions at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center in November.