With 1,750 partners and 12,000 staff in over 440 offices, HLB is ranked among the world's 12 largest accounting and business advisory groups. This affiliation gives our clients access to the accounting and auditing, tax and business consulting services of member firms in most major cities around the world. Most recently, HLB became one of the world's first leading accountancy groups to establish an official presence in Beijing, China. We see this as a vital step as clients seek to develop their operations in this immense market.

As our clients become more aggressive in becoming part of the global economy, we can respond quickly with HLB professionals who can smooth the way through the foreign marketplace and help ensure the success of the venture.

Through the services provided by HLB member firms, our clients have access to knowledgeable, experienced professionals who can help them accomplish the following:

• Establish a presence in a foreign market
• Develop a network of foreign suppliers
• Locate worldwide business partners
• Overcome cultural differences and language barriers
• Understand the laws and common business practices of foreign markets
• Recruit employees for a foreign operation
• Understand how to raise financing around the world
• Gain access to industry contacts in key commercial centers

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