How BSO Anchors European Businesses in China
For European SMEs entering China, the leap from virtual presence to full-scale operations poses critical challenges: costly office leases, complex hiring processes, and regulatory risks. iQubator’s Business Support Office (BSO) bridges this gap – a turnkey solution that delivers instant operational capacity without entity registration.
What Is the BSO?
A hybrid model combining physical workspace with full administrative infrastructure, designed for businesses needing:
✅ On-ground operations
✅ Local team management
✅ Gradual market expansion
3-Tier Value Framework
1. Instant Physical Presence
| Traditional Setup | iQubator BSO |
|---|---|
| 6-12 month entity registration | Day 1 activation |
| ¥200,000+ upfront investment | ¥1,800/month per workstation |
| 12-month lease commitment | Monthly flexibility |
Included Infrastructure:
Fully furnished offices (Huangpu CBD)
Dedicated workstations with IT support
24/7 access, meeting rooms, printing services
Mail handling & bilingual reception
2. Operational Compliance Shield
Critical services bypassing legal entity requirements:
Payroll & Employment
Hire Chinese staff (iQubator as legal employer)
Salary processing + social benefits management
Foreign Talent Deployment
Work permit processing (¥5,000/service)
Visa renewal support
Financial Operations
CNY invoicing with tax-compliant receipts
Expense payments + financial reporting
*”BSO handled our 12-person team payroll while we tested the market – zero entity risk.”*
– Nordic IoT Solutions CEO
Cost Efficiency: BSO vs DIY
| Expense Item | Independent Setup | BSO Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai CBD Office (50m²) | ¥25,000/month + 3-month deposit | From ¥1,800/workspace |
| HR Administrator | ¥15,000/month + benefits | Included in employment fees |
| Accounting Services | ¥8,000/month | Invoicing at 2% value |
| Monthly Operational Cost | ~¥48,000+ | ~¥20,000 |
*All fees subject to 3.36% VAT
Your Activation Roadmap
Step 1: Secure your BSO package
Step 2: Onboard within 72 hours with:
Company registration documents
Passport copies of foreign staff
Signed service agreement
Step 3: Scale on demand:
▶ Add workstations (¥3,500/month after 3rd)
▶ Activate supply chain services via RuiBei
▶ Access Nordic Hub China network
“BSO was our launchpad – we operated at 60% lower cost than competitors during critical scaling.”
– Big One Europe Operations Director
Connect with our Shanghai team:
Victoria Li, Project Manager
victoria.li@iqubator.com | +86 151 4206 5073
Visit: 525 East JianGuo Road, Huangpu District