{"id":41031,"date":"2026-03-31T10:01:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msadvisory.com\/?p=41031"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:59:14","slug":"dezan-shira-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msadvisory.com\/dezan-shira-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dezan Shira & Associates Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Dezan Shira & Associates is a professional services firm founded in Hong Kong in 1992. Over the last three decades, the company has focused on serving its clients in negotiating Asia\u2019s complex business environments. Its pan-Asia network spreads across 27 wholly-owned offices in Asia, including locations in China, India, Japan, Nepal, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Its services are marketed to a broad range of businesses, including fast-growing startups and established multinational corporations. Despite its presence in over 15 Asian countries, it also boasts a global presence, with some of its 600-strong workforce based in Europe and the Americas.<\/span><\/p>

Some of the services it offers to its clients include business advisory, tax consulting, corporate establishment, and risk compliance. In this review, we\u2019ll discuss more about who<\/span> Dezan Shira<\/span><\/a> is, the services they provide, and the pros and cons of working with this pan-Asia multidisciplinary professional services operation.<\/span><\/p>

To check out the services of some other Asia expansion partners, see our reviews of Acclime<\/a>, Vistra<\/a>, FDI China<\/a> and Roedl<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

Dezan Shira\u2019s Key Services<\/span><\/h2>

Dezan Shira markets itself as a pan-Asia professional services firm. International business owners and investors are well-supported with an array of packages, ranging from incorporation services to compliance advisories. So, what are the core services available through Dezan Shira?<\/span><\/p>

1. Corporate Establishment and Governance<\/span><\/h3>

Setting up and governing corporate entities is crucial for international businesses seeking to establish themselves in new markets and comply with local regulations. Primarily, Dezan Shira offers these services in the Middle East and across Asia, which are notorious for their regulation-heavy business ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>

Dezan Shira provides complete support for company formation and structuring, including managing entity registration, share structuring, capital structuring, and even joint ventures. Additionally, they can help companies with their corporate secretarial requirements, including maintaining statutory registers and fulfilling their annual filing requirements. Another intriguing proposition is their real-time entity health checks, which are instant assessments of whether entities are aligned with local regulations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Nominee directors and registered office services are another service for countries that require positions to be reserved for local directors on the ground. Furthermore, clients can take advantage of the company\u2019s registered office services, eliminating the need to rent office space manually.<\/span><\/p>

2. Accounting and Tax Compliance<\/span><\/h3>

Outsource your accounting and financial reporting requirements, with bookkeeping and tax accountancy services. Dezan Shira supplies financial professionals with local knowledge of the reporting systems in the country you\u2019re based in. Moreover, they can also offer virtual CFO services and treasury reporting that encompasses multiple jurisdictions.<\/span><\/p>