On the banks of the Shenzhen River, in the heart of the CBD, a “harbor without docks” is rising.
Here, there are no large ocean-going vessels, but a global service network spanning six continents, 56 countries, and 185 overseas locations is being woven.
There is no unloading of goods, yet the platform provides customized solutions for companies to go global—offering complete navigation maps for product exports, capital outflows, and supply chain expansions.
This is Futian’s “One-Stop Service Platform for Companies Going Global.”
In the face of a complex and ever-changing international environment, more and more companies realize that embarking on global ventures requires not only the courage to brave the waves but also the wisdom to understand the winds and waves.
To help companies move steadily and stand firm, Futian integrated domestic and international industry, expert, and service resources, launching the “One-Stop Service Platform for Companies Going Global” in March this year.
The platform breaks through traditional administrative service boundaries, embedding itself as an industrial partner in the internationalization process of enterprises, offering empowerment services covering the entire cycle of decision-making, landing, and operation. Weekly specialized activities are packed with attendees and rich insights. “We hope to help companies avoid detours, reduce risks, and seize more opportunities,” said a relevant Futian official.
The platform’s vitality comes from its responsiveness to the pain points of going global. Addressing the common compliance challenges faced by enterprises, the platform conducts a series of training sessions on ODI (Outbound Direct Investment), QDIE (Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor), and EU EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) systems. These sessions provide practical details and help companies avoid the risk of project delays due to incomplete procedures.
To assist companies in scientifically selecting target markets, the platform organizes specialized regional events, inviting local political and business experts to answer questions. The Secretary-General of Sankuru Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, personally visited to promote key local industries and entry rules; German North Rhine-Westphalia and Irish investment institutions explained tax incentives and industrial ecosystems; Shenzhen’s Trade Promotion Council in Thailand and the Thai Shenzhen Chamber of Commerce offered point-to-point resource matching and business networking services. With this knowledge, companies improve decision-making efficiency and success rates.
The platform is also proactive, organizing more than 120 Shenzhen companies this year to participate in professional international exhibitions in countries such as the U.S., Russia, Brazil, and India, conducting on-the-ground investigations of the business environment and exploring potential collaboration opportunities.
Challenges and opportunities coexist, and “landmines” often hide in unexpected places. To address this, the platform invited top international law firms and consulting experts for risk alerts. A recent investment seminar on September 19 focused on the Latin American region, analyzing investment key points and risk prevention strategies, attracting nearly 5,000 participants both online and offline. “We can’t just see the business opportunities; we must fully understand the local business environment and find a market that matches our capabilities,” said one attending business leader.
At present, global business ventures are shifting from selling goods worldwide to exporting ecosystems. Just like multinational giants were deeply rooted in China two or three decades ago, Chinese companies are now accelerating local operations. Thus, the platform focuses on enhancing international capabilities, offering special empowerment in key areas such as talent development, tax structures, brand communication, and supply chain operations.
In Futian, companies are no longer just listeners of policies but can directly interact with law firms, financial experts, tax professionals, and supply chain specialists to obtain practical, actionable guidelines for going global. As of now, the Futian “One-Stop Service Platform for Companies Going Global” has held over 50 events and served more than a thousand companies.
No sailor is born knowing how to brave the waves, but as long as there is a compass in hand and a giant ship beneath their feet, they will eventually reach the stars and the sea. Futian is continuously integrating resources, innovating mechanisms, and strengthening services to systematically reduce internationalization risks for companies and enhance their global competitiveness, building a strong support system for Shenzhen and even national enterprises to set sail for the world.
