Forvis Mazars in Hong Kong at the M&A Tax & IPO Seminar in Yunnan (17 June)

Adrian Law, Partner & Head of Audit & Assurance, Gilbert Chan, Partner & Head of China Desk, Wing Tam, Audit & Assurance Partner and Grace Xia, Tax Services Director represented Forvis Mazars in Hong Kong at the M&A Tax & IPO Seminar in Yunnan on June 17, held alongside the China-South Asia Expo.

With the Service Trade Pavilion elevated to a core hall for the first time, the seminar convened industry leaders to tackle pressing issues in cross-border M&A, tax planning, and IPO readiness across South and Southeast Asia.

Discussions highlighted the need for rigorous due diligence and strategic structuring to navigate the region's diverse tax frameworks. Hong Kong and Singapore emerged as key gateways for Chinese firms expanding into Southeast Asia, owing to their robust tax systems, business-friendly policies, and cultural affinity. The use of AI-powered real-time translation at the seminar also demonstrated technology's growing role in breaking down language barriers and facilitating cross-border collaboration.

Meanwhile, Yunnan's strategic position as a gateway to South and Southeast Asia, reinforced by RCEP policy dividends, is creating new opportunities for professional services firms.

As China accelerates its services and talent globalization, the Forvis Mazars Hong Kong team remains committed to guiding clients through complex M&A, tax compliance, and IPO landscapes across the region.