Relocation businesses offer companies and individuals moving to China a full suite of services including pre-departure orientation, neighbourhood orientation, home-finding services, lease negotiation and utility hook-ups, as well as school selection. While removals companies offer a more limited range of services that tend to focus only on transporting goods, relocation firms are a one-stop solution that covers everything.
Moving to China may seem daunting: dealing with visas, adjusting to new laws, culture shock, an unfamiliar language, not to mention finding a place to call home. Whatever expat's needs, relocation firms can give personalised and flexible assistance.
Here are some relocation companies that can help when moving to China.
Relocation companies in China
Local companies
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Asia Pacific Access (APA)APA is a China-based consultancy firm with over 15 years of history and experience, and over a thousand expat relocations. Their dedicated team of professionals offers clients personalised services covering immigration services, policy consulting, cross-cultural training among other relocation support services. Their services span across China’s cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. APA’s mission is to help expats get the most out of their experience in China. Website: www.apachina.com |
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Scout Relocation Services Co,. LtdScout Relocation follows international mobility standards offering a wide range of relocation services, from immigration, orientation, and home searches to settling-in, tenancy management and departure services. Their qualified consultants offer services in English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese. Based in Beijing, Scout Relocation has national coverage, catering to individuals, families, companies and employees. Website: scout-relocation.com |
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Asian Express International MoversOperating since 1979, Asian Express is an established firm dedicated to simplifying expat relocation needs. Expats relocating to China or Hong Kong can enlist a full range of services from Asian Express. From customs clearance, shipping and removals, and maid and handyman services to school referrals and welcome packages, Asian Express offers diversified and adaptive expertise. Website: www.aemovers.com |
International companies
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Santa Fe RelocationSanta Fe Relocation offers a full spectrum of relocation services for both corporate relocations and personal move customers. They are a global firm that can manage any move to China, and services include home search, school search, moving services and pet relocation. Website: www.santaferelo.com |
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SIRVASIRVA is a leading international relocation company, providing the full suite of international relocation services for employee relocation globally, nationally and regionally. SIRVA counts many of the world’s leading corporations and government agencies as clients as well as assisting smaller companies with all they require during their employee relocation process. Consider SIRVA when moving to China. Website: www.sirva.com |
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