Serviced China serviced apartments

Serviced apartments in Shanghai are becoming more and more popular as people realize the benefits of a short-term lease.

They want that super nice homey feeling, the benefits of superb locations,
all wrapped up in a quiet space, honestly it should be a place to call your own.

Serviced China has access to every serviced apartment location in China
but we offer even more than that, Serviced China will give you 24 hour
concierge service for any, if not all your needs.

Advice on housing is more than just being directed to a beautiful building, we are here to help you
make the right decision with confidence in knowing that your child will be going to the most value
for your money, the most suitable school for your child, with nothing left for guesswork,
you’re in good hands because know first hand
how important the big move is.

We take great pride in making sure that you are living near the most efficient transportation route,
experience hassle-free living, the important amenities nearby, more importantly,
having fun with your family while in Shanghai is number one!

Yes, we don’t just find you an apartment.  At Serviced China, we find you a home away from home.

We want you to enjoy your stay by living, eating and enjoying all the cosmopolitan
things to do, the festivals and seemingly never ending entertainment Shanghai has to offer.

If you need a cool place to stay in Shanghai. We will be happy to assist you in deciding whether
you need a studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom apartment, a corporate
apartment, fully furnished apartment, an unfurnished apartment, a luxury
apartment, or any kind of corporate housing.

If you have a dog or cat, we will be there to help you find the door to door solution to get your
pet safely through customs and in your arms because we know how much you care about
having your loved ones around you.

Whether they be medical issues, finding the most entertaining places or searching for a certain food, we know that getting to your critical business appointments is number one!

We’re here to help you get things done, seamlessly & hassle free and on time.

Service China we are experienced professionals, we will help you to pass inspections
to import your pet and find a pet friendly apartment for you and your family.

So it won’t be long till you’ll be walking to the park with your pet, watching it play, observe
the elderly people in one of Shanghai’s parks at night, dancing.

You got to see it to believe it.

At Serviced China, we want you to have the time of your life in Shanghai.
Give us a call and we’ll be more than happy to help you.

Welcome to Shanghai from your friends at Serviced China.

Act now, don’t delay and talk to Marion about your stay in Shanghai.

Call: +86 21 52135886
Email: [email protected]

As Obama and Romney are campaigning for office, the invevitable hot button is is in the forefront again and especially for expats overseas. The phone here has been ringing quite steadily with woried expats wondering what will happen when this law takes it’s full effect and it’s not that far away, everyone will require health care.

Obama Care became law back in March 20, 2010. Are American’s over here, some of which who may not even have set foot on US soil, be required to pay into a system that are not even using?

Even Senator Mitt Romney is getting  in on the action with his pledge to repeal Obama Care. “I know the president has said he will do those things. But he has not. He cannot. He will not,” Romney said at a gathering recently.

In fact the other day, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that Congress does, in fact, have the right to tax Americans on what they don’t do. Not having Health Insurance may be penalized.
Here is an excerpt from the Act with regard to non-residents:

CHAPTER 48—MAINTENANCE OF MINIMUM ESSENTIAL COVERAGE
(a) Requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage
An applicable individual shall for each month beginning after 2013 ensure that the individual, and any dependent of the individual who is an applicable individual, is covered under minimum essential coverage for such month.

(f) Minimum essential coverage
For purposes of this section

(1) In general
The term “minimum essential coverage” means any of the following:
(Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP programs, some VA medical coverages)**
. . .
(4) Individuals residing outside United States or residents of territories.

Any applicable individual shall be treated as having minimum essential coverage for any month—
~ (A) if such month occurs during any period described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 911(d)(1) which is applicable to the individual, or

~ (B) if such individual is a bona fide resident of any possession of the United States (as determined under section 937(a)) for such month. (then they must get medical coverage.)

There are other “exceptions” to this and have many overseas expats quite confused even in a state of panic about the whole thing which slowly creeping it’s way into our lives at a rapid pace. The law exempts any US citizen or resident alien who is not “lawfully present in the United States.”

What does that mean exactly? It’s a difficult thing for sure and it would be best to contact a legal expert,  someone familiar with US Tax law, someone conversant in the whole issue which is transpiring before
us, ever changing a congress passes convoluted laws which most at home don’t even understand.

So, if you’re looking for top notch advice, please contact us here at Serviced China for all your US Tax needs, questions about the changes which may affect you and your loved ones at: [email protected]
Marion will be pleased to direct your call to our Tax experts while you reside here in China.

忘れがたい滞在（上海中心地のサービス・アパートメント)　

上海に短期間滞在する人々に人気のサービス・アパートメントは、その便利さから、最近、ますますポピュラーとなっております。

最高の立地、静かな環境、気軽な感覚、正しくお客様が望む場所がそこにはあります。

Serviced Chinaは、中国全土のサービス・アパートメントをご紹介しており、24時間体制でお客様にサービスの提供をしております。

お住まいについてのアドバイス、お子様の学校の問題、ご予算に合う最もふさわしい物件をご紹介させて頂きます。

弊社は、最も利便性の高い住宅をご紹介し、お客様とご家族が上海で快適な生活を送って頂けることを第一に心がけております。

弊社はただの不動産会社ではありません。Serviced Chinaは不動産会社ではなく、中国での生活における総合サービス提供会社だと自負しております。

上海での衣食住、その他にまつわる全ての情報をお客様にご提供し、より快適な生活を送って頂くことを望んでおります。

お客様のご要望に応じ、ご希望の場所、間取り、必要な家具の設置等、喜んでお手伝いさせて頂きます。

また、ペットを飼われているお客様、持病があり、専門医をお探しになられているお客様もご安心下さい。

豊富な経験により、最適でスムーズな家探しをご提供させて頂きます。

弊社の原動力はお客様に喜んで頂くことです。

中国（上海）に滞在される方は、ぜひ、弊社へお問合わせ下さい。

きっと、お客様のお役に立てると自負しております。

電　話: +86 21 52135886
Email: [email protected]

Location is a key part of a businesses success anywhere in the world: However, in Shanghai where the building and area you choose has far reaching implications beyond what you might imagine upon arrival.  Many foreign businesses choose to do in-depth studies and even order white papers to determine the best location to showcase their goods or services.  This can cost considerable time, expense and, ultimately, have an outcome only equal to the research capacity and knowledge of the specific industry, which are often of questionable unreliability.  It is not surprising that an increasing number of newcomers to the market are choosing serviced offices which offer international level quality services and locations.  Some even provide that at prices near to or equal to non-serviced versions.  This is extremely appealing to a business that is aspiring to focus on and succeed in the competitive Chinese local market.  The benefits include but are not limited to:

v  Speed- Instead of hiring an interior designer, a contractor, visiting endless furniture factories and showrooms and spending weeks managing the process, you can simply walk in, open your laptop of iPad and start working.

v  Flexibility- In a standard office lease in China, you must pay up to 13 months rent in advance in addition to the contractor, fire hazard inspector, buy furniture, with the seemingly endless measuring and re-measuring and alterations that require complete re-think of design on a regular basis.  Obviously if you are unhappy with the result, which is quite common in Shanghai, you must rip out the whole mess and start again. Often the results are quite different from the original plans or what need to maximize the attractiveness of your products.  With a serviced office you can sign a short-term lease, extend as necessary, and add extra space as you grow and succeed in the Chinese Market.

v  Staff- Offices such as Serviced China’s Jing An Temple Serviced Office space have several different companies hiring staff, growing, buying computers, finding accountants, looking for partners and most of all, excellent Chinese staff that can help leapfrog the competition.  In a serviced office where all the companies are hiring it is quite common to see one company introducing a particularly talented staff to another and the other way around.  Another massive benefit is that the office is often a few minutes on foot from the station. Many office staff do not appreciate walking long distances in the rain to standard office locations.  Finding and retaining high quality staff is never easier than in a serviced office.

v  Everything is included in the price- The most common complaint in Shanghai for new companies is the “hidden fees” and other nasty surprises inherent in opening up a lone office.  The unknowns are immense and lessons are painful and expensive for many foreign firms.  Even purchasing and keeping the coffee machine maintained is not as streamlined as in many other international cities.  In a serviced office like Serviced China, freshly ground coffee, clean cups and spotless restrooms are par for the course and can have a significant effect on your companies impression in the market.  Especially when you are looking for the first big deal in China.

v  Expandability- After you get that first deal in China and need to recruit the team to implement the solution for your customer, you will suddenly need more space.  China is a massive market and when things go good, they are at “China Speed” which is generally 5 times faster than anything than previously experienced.  You will greatly appreciate being able to saunter up to the front desk and double your office size in a half an hour instead of spending another few weeks looking, moving out and settling into yet another office space. Not to mention the not insignificant loss from breaking the previous lease.  More and more foreign companies are finding that the flexibility and expandability are essential for successfully entering and growing in the Chinese market.

v  IT, Electrical and Phone Support- Many foreign firms executives are using English, German, French or Japanese operating systems and simply connecting to the wifi can be a headache. Also repair quality expectations and speed of implementation often are at odds with standards in the local market. Chinese holiday are notoriously difficult to get IT, phone or any other support, in fact.  With a Serviced China- Serviced Office, you are covered 24-7, 365 days are year. Our IT and service staff live in the same building as our office and are on 5 minute call 24 hours a day. Being connected in China is essential but is much more complicated due to the Chinese characters, Chinese firewall and other important differences from international standards.  With Serviced China Serviced Offices are joined by many like minded companies and protected from an IT outage over 5 minutes, year round.  To some customers this is the most important feature of our offices.

v  Security- With a standard office in China you are responsible for all security and monitoring for all outside risks of theft and physical safety of employees.  With a Serviced China Serviced Office, although Shanghai is a safe city you have the added comfort of knowing you are protected by staff and electronic surveillance 365 days a year. In addition, as there are 39 other offices on the same floor, other human beings always surround you. It’s never a lonely quiet office, which is common in many office buildings in China: Especially during holidays when risks rise significantly.  You are worry free in a Shanghai Serviced China Serviced Office Space.

v  Many other benefits: Meeting rooms, coffee area with 12 comfortable sofa chairs, English speaking front desk staff, a nice guest meeting area in the lobby and a well kept kitchen complete with refrigerator and wine storage cellar.

To many of the long-term lease’s of Shanghai Serviced Offices, we thank you for choosing us and appreciate the environment you create here. Many companies that started in the Shanghai market began at our offices and often introduce other firms with the same intent. It is a unique environment with many small firms working toward a common goal. Success in China!

Paul Salo is an expert in Chinese commercial and residential real estate and office space. To find out about how you can succeed in China, go to the main website at Serviced Offices Shanghai