The document provides an overview of 5CGroup International Corporation, a business consultancy firm that was originally formed in 2002 as OHITI in China and later incorporated in the US in 2007, detailing its location, services, and global partner network across various countries in areas like legal, financial, and management consulting.
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2. Company Overview
May 2002
OHITI – Oriental Horizons Investment and Trade, Inc.
(formed by a group of professors, lawyers and CPAs
from Zhejiang University, China)
COMMUNICATION
COACH
May 2007
OHITI incorporated in Delaware, USA.
March 2008 CONTROL COLLABORATION
5CGroup International Corporation
(OHITI changed into 5CGroup, due to its globalization and
CONSULTING
speciality of the group members)
Provide business incorporation and consultancy services in areas of law, finance and
accounting, tax, sourcing, specialized in clean energy and green agriculture
3. Our Location
3-Hour-Traffic Map
A prime location where a national level
economic and technological development
zone is based, and over 500 international
companies are settled, with 14 universities
and over 20 provincial and state level
laboratories. Geographically, the 3-hour-
transporation circle of Yangzhi River Delta,
centered in Hangzhou, with the largest
market capacity, most consuming
population( 120 million), the fastest
economic growth in China.
4. 5CGroup Global Partner Locations
China Office Locations International Partners and Associates
Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Belgium, France, UK, USA, Sweden,
Shenzhen, Guangzhou Switzerland, Australia, Lithuania, Turkey,
Spain, Italia, India, Pakistan
5. Why Start a Business in China?
Strong, Dynamic, Growing Economy
Stands out in the Global Economic Crisis
Strong Foreign Currency Control
Largest Domestic Market [ approx 1.3 billion consumers ]
Efficient Government Support
6. Company Setting Up
Company Setting Up
WFOE (Manufacturing, import & export, Retail, and Service companies )
Joint Ventures
Representative Offices
MCO – My China Office
Having set up more than 50 companies and representative offices for the companies from USA,
France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Mexico, the UK, UAE, Korea, India, Jordan, Turkey, etc.
in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Suzhou and Hangzhou.
and set up more than 30 Chinese companies in USA, UK and Hongkong.
Also, we provide MCO ( My-China-Office ) service, which is cost effective, transferable, enjoys
faster access to the market, as well as risk avoidance.
7. Consultancy
Consultancy
Financial Consulting and Coaching
Accounting / Book Keeping / Auditing
Tax Claims / Customs Registration and Declaration
Financial arrangement and venture capital
General Tax Payer Status Application
Visa Services – Application and Renewal
Working Permits
Work, business Visas
Residence Permit / Green Card
8. Consultancy
Legal Consulting
Trademark / Patent / IP protection
Business Contracts and Negotiations
Litigations /arbitration/mediation
Management Consulting
HR management - Interview /employment contract / social welfare
Official Liaison Works
Setting up branch offices and franchise in other areas
Amendment and renewal of Business license / share transfer/ IPO advisory
Environmental Protection, Sanitation, Fire Protection Permit Application
9. Marketing and Sourcing Agent
Sourcing
Vast, Experienced Network of Business and Trade Professionals.
Sourcing and marketing Agent - Manufactured Goods /
Electronics / Engineering / Automobile / other Goods and
Services from China.
In-depth knowledge of the local and international market,
helping companies choose the right suppliers and find buyers.
Importing Goods from foreign Companies into China. Assist
Chinese Trading Companies identify sources from abroad.
Supervision of quality, delivery, supplier due diligence check
10. BPO, Call Centre, Translation
BPO, Call Centre, Translation Service
provide business processing outsourcing ( BPO), Call centre service ,
Catalogue translation and printing in China, website translation,
interviews and selection involving local employees,
registration and Memorandums of Understanding,
Business negotiations and Contract drafting,
Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese language support,
Business Meeting Interpreters ,Tours and Trade Fairs, Business Document
Preparation , Business Delegations reception
11. International Team
Jonathan Zhang
( Partner and Managing Director )
Professional Consultant in Foreign Investment and
International Trade in China, worked for Chinese government
for more than 8 years taking charge of foreign investment
promotion and approval; 5 years as university teacher, vast
and frequent business travels to US and Europe, fluent in
English; specialized knowledge of Chinese and international
law, wind and solar power, green agriculture.
Lin Mennie ( Partner and Head of London Office)
Master degree in International Accounting and Finance from
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Years of experience in
Investment Project Management & Financial Budget
Management. Rich experience in Capital Market & Banking
Operation. Prior to joining 5C group, she was employed as
vice president by Citigroup London Office, Bank of Tokyo-
Mitsubishi UFJ and Halcyon Asset Management LLC. Was
Investor Relationship Manager in Hangzhou Economic &
Technological Development Zone.
12. International Team
Paul Yih ( President and Managing Director of Americas )
Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, majoring in counseling
psychology and Cross Cultural psychology.
Rich experience as a CHO in a globally engaged company for more than 30 years
Strong domain expertise in precious gemstones and mineral exploration,
mining, processing and creation of precious metals, jeweler design, sales and
market and the grooming of a "vertically" integrated market from mine sources
to the retail counter.
Patrick Lantin (Partner in Belgium)
1979: Journalist at Knack, a Belgian high quality magazine.
1984: Joined as spokesman at Van Hool, the 2nd biggest independent
bus, coach and trailer manufacturer in the world.
1989: Graduates in Engineering & Electronics
1988: Created Dr PC, the well known on-site computer assistance
company, which he lead till 1995.
1995: Joined the European Commission as a consultant.
Was member of different company councils, including Harvey of Vancouver
Holding, Copro Holdings and ARW Business House.
13. International Team
Lucas Juan Manuel Alonso Alonso ( 5CGroup Representative in Spain )
Business Administration Degree, Economic Science & Business Administration Degree (Economist. BA in Business Administration/
Master in Business Administration), (DEA) Doctorate Degree Ph. D (Research in the Management of Organizations –Methods &
Techniques-. Business Schools Degrees: International Commerce Degree, MBA Management & Innovation. Santiago de Compostela
University, Caixanova Business School, Fynet Business & Training e-learning company. Around 20 years of experience in the following
business sectors: Consultancy, Alimentary, Fish, Building, Solar Panels, Wind Energy. Market Specialization: South America and China.
Spanish/English (bilingual).
Ahmed Solih (Partner in Maldives)
Ahmed Solih has been working in the Travel & Tours business as well as in the Construction field since early 80’. He was once the
Manager of one of the well known resorts in Maldives. His interest in the business has made him to operate his own Travel Agency.
From 1996 till 2003, he is one of the owners and founder of M.I.T Pvt Ltd. Today he owns another company Global View Pvt Ltd,
where he is the Founder, with a 75% of share. He is currently the Managing Director of the company. He is also a main partner for
5Cgroup.
Pietro Bembo (Partner in Italy)
Italian lawyer (avocato) in Milano, Founder of STUDIO LEGALE AVV. PIETRO BEMBO, Specific competence in Civil and Commercial
Law, Credit Recovery, Construction/Public Works, Company and Labour Law and Private International Law. One of the founders and
promoters of Eurojuris Italia and the European lawyers network called Eurojuris International, EEIG (European Economic Interest
Group), based in Brussels since 1991.
Dr. Cem B. Ünal (Partner in Turkey )
2 years business development consulting experience with McBDC, 7 years IT consulting experience with primary focus on ERP, CRM,
Sales Automation and Supply Chain Management Applications.
Ph.D. in URBAN MANAGEMENT & ECONOMICS at Mimar Sinan University in Istanbul Master in FINANCE & ACCOUNTING at Marmara
University in Istanbul. Bachelor in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION at Istanbul University.
Areas of Expertise: Development of market entry, partnership and global sourcing strategies for leading international companies in IT
and High-Tech industry.
Liz Vargas (Partner in Panama)
Education: Panama University, degree of Company Management, degree in Law and Political Sciences. Work Experience: National
Migration Service (staff manager at national level), Judge and Finance Manager at I.F.A.R.HU (Education and Use of Human Resources
Institute), Member of the Panama Friendship Association with China
Harold Doan (Partner in Canada)
Harold Doan has more than thirty five years experience in management and consulting with positions of staff, Board Member and
Consultant, and is dedicated to helping organizations in the not for profit, private and public sector reach their full potential.
Under his leadership, the company has continuously expanded its operations to support clients domestically and internationally with
preparation of feasibility studies, technical assistance in technology transfers, project planning and management, locating funding and
finance, and export marketing.
David J.L. Vermeulen (Partner in Belgium)
As registered accountant, tax advisor and real estate broker, having worked for many years as International Manager /Auditor
/Controller for bigger Companies as AKZO Intern., BMW, UNILEASE, CMB, Vanhout (BESIX), Kungsleden, Residentia, Securum, REALIA
AB, Astra, Arsenal Finland, NOVARTIS, … and many others in Europe.
The Partnership within the Trustee of P. Wallenberg – BAYARD Intern. – started an international career in the Investment world. With
a swap to INTEGRO Trust and later to INSINGER Investment Bank (INVESTEC) - with the acquisition of Bank de Beaufort in the
Netherlands - Group became listed on the Stock Exchange in Luxembourg.
14. International Team
Martin Clark ( Partner )
Consultancy / auditing of SMEs, banks and financial service companies, Valuations, Consultancy, Localization, Software Distribution
Internet portal for Opticians, Development of practice management software, B2B Portals, Software Localization, IT and
Administrative Consultancy.
Ren Shu ( Partner in China)
Attorney at Law, member of All China Lawyers Association, Establishment and Liquidation of Foreign-investment Enterprises
Real Estate Investment, Financing, Employment, Foreign-related Litigation and Arbitration, Legal Counsel to more than 10 foreign
invested enterprises in Hangzhou, China, providing legal opinions on domestic investment, corporation reconstruction, Intellectual
property protection, employment and dispute settlement.
John Zhang ( Partner)
Diplomat background as Chief of Consular Affairs and Administrative Management in Chinese Embassies. CEO of Investment
Promotion Centers and Director General of Foreign Economy Relations and Trade Bureau, GM of International Travel Service; Director
General of Tourist Administrative Bureau in different Municipality Governments of China. Director of Board or GM, President of
different well-known foreign companies.
Jason Gong ( Partner )
CPA. Years of experience of working for multinational companies in China. Over two years of supervisor experience, especially
familiar with accounting process and tax claim, advisory, audit, for manufacturing and service companies. Master degree in
International Accounting and Finance.
Zheng Liu ( Partner in Russia )
Certified Chinese and Russian lawyer, Bachelor of Law, Member of China Lawyers Association and Shanghai Lawyers Association,
Lawyer of Shanghai Stone Law Firm. Founder of the Law firm “KONSULT VOSTOK” (Юридическая фирма “Консалт Восток” ),
Rich expertise in civil law and law of international trade and is familiar with federal law of Russia. Fluent in Russian.
Lillian Zhang ( Associate in Hamburg, Germany )
Graduate in business administration from Hamburg University, Germany. Several years of working experience in cross-cultural
communication, project management in international context and consulting. Certified Project Management Associate and member
of GPM, the German member of IPMA International Project Management Association. Speaks both German and English.
Wendy Hu ( Associate in Paris, France )
PhD of Economy in University of Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris), Specialist in Inter-Cultural Management. 5CGroup Representative in Paris,
France.
15. 5CGroup Global Associates
Jasjiv Singh:
Dino Canevese:
Italian cpa, Graduate in Economics ca’ foscari university – venice – SunBridge Corporate Solutions
italy. Experience in a multinational Consulting Company (Ernst
Young) and a multinational Manufacturing Company (Electrolux) Associated with India-China Chamber of Commerce
Rojit Sorokhaibam:
Raimondas Dikcius:
Expertise in ISO 9001: 2000/ 27001 processes
Tourism, Investment and Trade Consultant . Good knowledge of
Chinese culture and philosophy, visited and lived in China for a documentation and implementation.
long time. Degree in International Accounting and Finance. Experience in designing process templates for
implementing the SEI CMMI Level 5 for clients seeking off-
shore IT outsourcing.
Freydun Michael Badri
Goda Juoceviciute
Chartered Accountant, Expert in Financial Reporting &
Graduated from Vilnius University, Faculty, Journalism
Controlling, Swiss Certified Trustee, Auditing and Consulting,
Institute. Started to work as Independent Journalist for
International Financial Reporting.
Lithuanian Press and TV, since 2001.
Mahesh Joshi:
Kamel Abu Saqer: Significant experience in IT industry, PMP Certificate, many
Provides legal and business solution for companies in Dubai, years of experience in IT project and product management,
UAE from Start up, Negotiation, Litigation, Documentation, outsourcing benefits consultation. Business consultation on
in the Court Room and beyond. Member of several Strategic planning and growth strategies for companies
professional legal bodies MBA from Hull University in the
U.K.
Salman Alam Khan: Sina Lotfi
Junior Partner at Amir Alam Khan & Associates, a full He has 3 years experience as a networking engineer in
service international law firm based in Pakistan. Government office, 7 years as networking administrator for
Foreign Law Manager for FDIS, Legal Process Outsourcing a Government company, 5 years as a General Manager of
and group head for the International offices of Amir Alam
Khan & Associates. language collage. As a member of Iran -China Chamber of
Commerce, he has good experience in sourcing in China
and business for Iran and other Arabian customers.
16. 5CGroup Operation Team
Jethro Chang
Graduated from Shanghai Tong Ji University completing Bachelor of Law, Political and Legal Institute of East China, 1998.
Bar Admissions: Shanghai and China national, 1992. China National Law Society: 1995.
Jethro J.C. Chang concentrates his practice in corporation law, contract law, business law, real estate law and administrative law.
He is the managing partner of Shanghai Dongxin Law Firm. Prior to joining the Dongxin firm, he was a mechanical engineer.
Afterwards, he worked in Shanghai Public Utilities Bureau of Shanghai Municipal Government (1990-1994) and Pudong Branch of
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). He started his practice with Shanghai Dongxin Law Firm from
1994.
Ivy Zhou (MCO Project Manager)
She has a rich experience in sourcing & exporting domain. She has vast working experience in Ningbo, Hangzhou, Shanghai,
Shenzhen, Hongkong in the past years for British, American and Australian companies, years of experience in managing sourcing
and exporting operation team. She had established and managed one sourcing office with more than 15 staff for an Australian
company successfully.
Lisa Niu (MCO Project Manager, Beijing Office)
She has completed her BA from Harbin Normal University with a major in Business Administration and has 5 years experience
with project planning and management, 6 years experience in public relations. She has vast experience in IT skills and IT company
management and is well versed in laws, rules and regulations about company registration and HR management.
Mohamed Ashraf
Completing his higher studies, he then joined the luxury resorts in Maldives where he worked in the front office and sales &
marketing. His 13 year experience with knowledge contributed to many travel agencies operating in the Maldives and now
focuses on Global View Maldives Pvt Ltd. Global View Maldives has opened an office in China partnership with 5CGgroup. He is
staying China and work as 5CGGroup sales & Marketing.
Sarry Cai (Shenzen Office)
She has completed BA in Tourism from Xian University. With rich experience of import and export, exhibition management,
company and RO setting up, she specializes in tourism management and fast moving consumer goods. She is fluent in Japanese
language.
Kitty Wu (Shenzen Office)
She is the Marketing Manager of 5C Group. She has been a professional English trainer and marketing manager in a few
international enterprises, also a Marketing Manager in the Student Exchange Project between Hainan Middle School and
Melbourne University of Australia. She has earlier worked as a International Marketing Manager in a B2B corporation. Right now
she is doing marketing promotion for 5C Group, follow up old clients and focus on bringing more new customers to the company.
Federica Monti (Chinese name Meng XiangFei 孟香菲)
Italian business lawyer in Macerata, founder of Avv. Federica Monti Law Firm; has specific competence in Italian and Chinese
Commercial Law (Expert on People’s Republic of China law), International Contracts, in-bound and out-bound business both from
China to Italy and viceversa, property rights law.
She studied and worked in China. She is a graduate student at Tor Vergata and La Sapienza Universities in Rome in Chinese Law
and Romanistic legal system. Language: Italian, English and Chinese.
Angelo Giardini (Chinese name, JiaAn - 贾安)
Angelo Giardini is an Italian business lawyer in Macerata, Italy. He graduated in Law in Italy (University of Macerata) and took a
post-graduated diploma in Legal Professions (Universities of Macerata and Camerino).
Angelo Giardini worked in China in 2008 and now is professionally involved in several fields: International contracts, Italian and
Chinese Business Law, in-bound and out-bound Investments, Marks and Licensing, Negotiation and Alternative Dispute
Resolutions Management. Angelo Giardini is an Italian mother-tongue and speaks English and basic Spanish.
17. 5CGroup Operation Team
Meibo Wu (Guangzhou Office)
She has a Bachelors Degree of Commerce at Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia. With good fluency in
English, she has extensive multicultural experience, good understanding in trading. Her background in marketing helps
companies strategically create better portfolio.
Michael Wang
He has a Bachelor of Arts with English Literature from the Central University for Nationalities, with French as
Second language. He has worked as a translator in Media China, and has rich experience in seminar promotion.
He also has exposure in company and RO setting up in China.
Casey Xu
Graduate student in Zhejiang University, major in law. And also Bachelor of English and Tourism. Fluent in English, rich
experienced in both foreign trade and law areas. Once worked as a volunteers in China Table Tennis Open, 2008. Also got
experience from a famous law firm.. For Casey, nothing is impossible. Helpful, positive, professional.
Marie Bourdin
French nationality, Consulting Assistant for 5CGroup, mainly in charge of marketing in French speaking areas.
She has a degree of Modern Languages majoring in English & International business with Spanish and Chinese as 2nd and 3rd
languages from Angers University (France), and has started a Master Degree of International Relationships.
She has been living in China for more than one year and has been working and studying in Spain and England which gives her
fluency in those two languages along with an extensive multicultural experience.
Alejandra Argueta
Graduated from Institute Technologic of Morelia, Mexico, majoring in Business Administration. She also studies international
Trade & Introduction to Project Management at George Brown College, Toronto, in Canada. Languages: Spanish, English,
French & Chinese Basic. Experience in different areas of Human Resources, Market research and financials, Costumer Services,
Marketing, Consulting & Project Management, working in different areas and projects at Coca-Cola FEMSA, Manpower,
Costco, ITM, STPS, etc... Now, she is in charge of all Latin American areas for 5CGroup.
Micael Noguero Kwik
With more than 5 years experience in high standard tourism (marketing, software development, hotel openings), has also
helped to develop two ecotourism projects in South America (2005). Native Spanish speaker and also French bilingual.
In China he has started doing quality inspections, finding suppliers and now is in charge of our Spanish, French and
English-speaking clients, making professional services more close, easier and familiar to them.
Alex Gao
He has competed his MBA degree, and has more than 15 years’ experience in the area of sourcing. He is highly skilled
professional in supply solution of machineries for industrial use. He works with some tier 1 companies from US, UK and
other European countries.
Xavier Ortega
He is a distinguished member of the National College of Economists (in Mexico) and the formed Academic Secretary of the
National Association of Students of Economics in Mexico with several lectures about his research in International Economics,
Competitiveness, Finance and Applied Mathematics to the Economy.
Now, he is an Associated Consultant of 5CGroup, heading business plans and specialized projects for different kind of
companies with successful results among 4 years of experience.
19. Our Clients all around the world
60+ foreign companies setting up in China
30+ Chinese companies setting up abroad.
5CGroups' wide network of experts and professionals
- leverage full utilization of opportunities
- evaluate the associated business risks carefully
- globalization with 5CGroup
- your worldwide home office
20. Tourism Promotion
Setting up of a MCO for MayanQuest, MQ de Yucatan, S.A.
De C.V,a WFOE company from Mexico devoted in promoting
Mexican tourism and culture.
Hivisa Viajes S.A de C.V , a Mexican company use our MCO Service in Hangzhou
Global View Pvt Ltd. from Maldives
Eco Tourism
Setting up GGG Hotel Management (Hangzhou)Co., Ltd.
a WFOE company devoted in eco-tourism
Setting up a new WOFE, Deqing Naked Retreats Eco Tourism
Development Co., Ltd.
Perennial legal consultancy, negotiation with local and municipal
government (in Aug-Oct 2009)
21. Clientèle
-An India client JP.Vaijaeyonth setting up representative office in Beijing
-A German company Hilger U. Kern GmbH is using our management
and business consulting service in Shanghai
-A French company Jungle Fashion (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. is using our financial and accounting
services
-Setting up HongKong companies for Mass Technologies ( Dubai ), Design Plus International (
French ), Moeller International ( Denmark ) (Nov. 2009)
Liquidation and share transfer process for a French food flavor company, Aromatech in
Hangzhou;
Setting up of a WOFE for Tribeca Holdings Limited ( the UK ), Famous Imp. & Exp. (Hangzhou)
Co., Ltd. in Hangzhou
22. Clientèle
• A US New York Stock Market company, Miller Industries Towing Truck Inc.
use our MCO service in Hangzhou, for sourcing and relocation exploration
• A French company Chateau Classic Sarl set up in Hangzhou, and use our
trade mark registration service
-NKE (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., a Danish company set up in Beijing, and
we provide all management service in legal, accounting, HR service
-a Turkish company setting up in both Hongkong and Shenzhen, China -
Nkaay Co., HK Limited
-NL7 Data Processing(Hangzhou)Co. Ltd., a French company set up in
Hangzhou
-A Jordan company, Global Agrophama Imp & Exp., setting up in Hangzhou
•( http://www.gapharma.com )
23. Specialised in Green Areas
Wind Power
Solar Energy
LED
Green Agriculture
24. Wind Energy
With years of experience in wind power, 5CGroup has acquired
an extensive network of contacts:
Wind turbine blade manufacturers: Dawntine, Hanwei Energy,
Guodian United Power, Century Wind, Dongfang, Huafeng, Minyang, Shanghai
Aeolon, Zhuzhou Times, GCL, TPI, Shanghai FRP
Blade mould manufacturer: Suzhou Red Maple Wind Mould Co., Ltd.
Blade designing companies: Aerodyn Energiesysteme GmbH ( Germany ), CTC Wind
Systems Corporation ( the Netherlands), Vestas Wind Systems A/S ( Denmark ), WE4CE
( Netherlands ), Groupe Segula Technologies ( Spain ), AIRWORKS S.r.l ( Italy ), Gamesa
Eolica ( Spain ) , Design Craft ( UK )
25. Suzhou Red Maple Wind Blade Mould Co., Ltd
Setting up a WFOE company from Canada in Taicang, Jiangsu for a wind blade
mould manufacturer, and work as perennial legal and management counsel ever
since the setting up;
Mediated the arbitration case with Dawntine, Century Wind, Guodian United
Power, etc. about business dispute.
Keep close contact with big designers like Aerodyne, WE4CE
Negotiated with all wind blade customers such as Hanwei, Guodian, Dongfang,
Minyang, Century Wind, Shanghai FRP, Dawntine, Aeolon, GCL.
26. Solar Energy
Marketing agent for AmpleSun Solar. With 5CGroup International networking,
We are doing an overall marketing strategy and sales agent in Europe, South
Africa and Americas for Ample Sun Solar.
27. Green Agriculture
Setting up Growing Your Green Group in HK and Shanghai for Israeli customer,
specialized in drip irrigation in modern agriculture area.
Project: cooperation with Gate to China for green agriculture projects in Nantong,
and Taihu Lake areas.
Working with Mongniu Group from Inner Mongolia on green agricultural projects.