China Expert Consulting, HR, PEO, Tax & Accounting
Sapience Pro
Sapience Pro is a leading strategy consulting firm, specializing in navigating businesses to success in the Chinese market. With 12 years of experience and a strong focus on value-driven solutions, we streamline China Market Entry, Human Resource Solutions, China PEO, China Payroll, Tax & Accounting, ITT, Audit & Financial Reporting and provide comprehensive business consulting services.
For foreign SMEs planning to enter China, Sapience Pro offers a range of solutions to help you navigate the complexities of the Chinese market. We can provide expert advice on market entry strategy, legal and regulatory compliance, tax and accounting, HR and payroll, and other essential aspects of doing business in China. Our team of experts has deep knowledge of the Chinese business environment and can help you develop a tailored strategy that meets your specific needs and objectives.
Our main services:
China Business Registration
WFOE & JV Incorporation
China Desk Solutions (Rep. Offce)
Bank Accounts Assistance (NRA etc)
Tax & Accounting
Audit & Financial Reporting
Due Dilligence
China VAT
Financial Outsourcing
Human Resources
China PEO
Payroll Services
Work & Business Visas
Business Delegations
Our experienced team is well-versed in dealing with all relevant authorities and will ensure that your compliance obligations are completed on time and accurately reported. We will also help you minimize your liabilities and assemble your financial reports, freeing up your time to focus on growing your business.
At Sapience Pro, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that help our clients unlock their business potential in China. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing the highest level of service and support, and we work closely with our clients to ensure their success. Whether you are a startup or a multinational company, Sapience Pro has the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals in China.
Min project size
$5,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
10 - 49
Locations
Shanghai, China
Year founded
Founded 2010
1 Locations
Shanghai , China
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$5,000+
Avg. hourly rate
Undisclosed
Rating for cost
4.5
/5
What Clients Have Said
Sapience Pro offers competitive pricing, with clients reporting costs of approximately $7,000 annually for HR outsourcing and $4,200 monthly for accounting support. Their services are valued for high quality and responsiveness, making them a good investment for companies seeking reliable outsourcing solutions.
Clients highlight Sapience Pro's effective communication, using emails, phone calls, and WeChat to maintain clear and constant communication, which aids in project success and quick problem resolution.
Transparency and Professionalism
Sapience Pro is noted for their transparency and professionalism. Clients appreciate their honest communication about project risks and their straightforward approach to business dealings.
Cost Savings
Clients report significant cost savings by using Sapience Pro's services, particularly in outsourced accounting and HR roles, which help reduce staffing costs while maintaining quality.
High-Quality Services
Clients consistently praise Sapience Pro for delivering high-quality services across various projects, including accounting, HR outsourcing, and business consulting. Their work is noted for reliability and professionalism.
Areas for Improvement: Candidate Pool
One area for improvement mentioned by a client is the need for a larger pool of candidates for outsourced roles. Increasing the variety and number of candidates could enhance client satisfaction.
Timely Deliveries
Sapience Pro is commended for meeting deadlines and delivering projects on time. Clients appreciate their proactive approach to project management, ensuring timely and efficient service.
HR Outsourcing & Tax Filing for Chemical Manufacturer
HR OutsourcingIT Managed Services
$10,000 to $49,999
May 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“They always deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.”
Aug 1, 2023
HR Manager, SABIC
Yvonne Yu
Chemicals & Biotechnology
Shanghai, China
10,001+ Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Sapience Pro provides accounting and outsourced HR services for a chemical manufacturing company. The team provides individual tax filing services and two outsourced HR employees.
The client is happy with Sapience Pro’s services. The team provides high-quality work on time, consistently meeting their deadlines. They’re responsive and use email and phone calls for communication. Overall, Sapience Pro offers qualified services, contributing to the project’s ongoing success.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the HR manager at SABIC, a chemical manufacturing company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Sapience Pro?
We hired them for accounting services and HR outsourcing.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Sapience Pro provides us with individual income tax filing services. They also provide two outsourced HR employees.
What is the team composition?
We only have contact with an account manager; I’m unsure how many more Sapience Pro teammates support our project.
How much have you invested with them?
We spend around 50,000 Chinese yuan (approximately $7,000 USD) annually on HR outsourcing services. Since we outsource payroll for the tax filing services, I’m unsure how much we spend on those services.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in May 2019, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
I’m very satisfied with Sapience Pro’s services; they always deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.
How did Sapience Pro perform from a project management standpoint?
They meet deadlines and are responsive. We mainly use email to communicate, though we sometimes use phone calls.
What did you find most impressive about them?
Sapience Pro provides very qualified services.
Are there any areas they could improve?
There’s nothing they need to improve.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Outsourced Accounting Services for Real Estate Logistics Co
Sapience Pro provides an outsourced accounting staff for a real estate logistics company. The team offers general accounting and handles AP and AR. Sapience Pro has also sourced AIP accountants.
Sapience Pro provides excellent candidates who offer high-quality services that result in cost savings for the client. The team discusses projects in advance, leading to timely delivery, and communicates effectively through phone and email. Their problem-solving skills and responsiveness stand out.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a senior finance manager at MapleTree Group, a real estate logistics company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Sapience Pro?
My company had a shortage in the finance team and needed to outsource accounting tasks.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Sapience Pro provides staff that handles our general accounting, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR). They don’t handle payroll due to confidentiality; we see to that aspect ourselves. Sapience Pro provides 12 teammates to handle 98 companies whose accounting we’re responsible for. In addition, we also have a permanent staff.
When staffing, we collaborate with Sapience Pro to interview the candidates for each role. Usually, Sapience Pro provides candidates, and we choose the best to interview, then we decide who joins the team.
We’ve provided Sapience Pro with different requirements for their staff’s different roles. For example, we needed senior accountants to handle a set of books. Meanwhile, junior accountants handle simple transactions with banks. We’ve also hired automatic investment plan (AIP) accountants with them.
What is the team composition?
We currently work with Kelly (Partner of Human Resources Business) and 12 accountants from Sapience Pro. The headcount can change each year depending on the size of our permanent team.
How did you come to work with Sapience Pro?
We contacted Kelly and Bryan (Managing Director & Founder).
How much have you invested with them?
Their fee varies depending on the types of accountants they provide in a certain period. Usually, we pay them around 30,000 Chinese yuan (approximately $4,200 USD) monthly.
What is the status of this engagement?
We started working together in Q4 2020, and the engagement is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Sapience Pro provides high-quality service. They’ve solved our short-term problem by providing outsourced staff, and their candidates are quite good. We’ve also saved staff costs by using their services. Moreover, the team provides good accounting performance, and we have a good relationship with them.
How did Sapience Pro perform from a project management standpoint?
We haven’t had any delays because we’re preparing for any issues. We discuss paperwork in advance, so there’s a low chance of encountering timeline issues.
As for communication, we use phone calls and emails, through which they send us candidates. Usually, we conduct discussions through phone calls and use email for information we need records of.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I’m impressed by Sapience Pro’s problem-solving and how they meet our requirements. When we have an emergency, the team responds and solves it immediately.
Are there any areas they could improve?
We’d like to receive more candidates from them.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
I recommend keeping close communication with Sapience Pro; that’s my way to engage with them successfully.
RATINGS
4.5
Quality
4.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
4.5
NPS
Staff Augmentation for Medical Devices Company
HR OutsourcingStaffing
Confidential
Jan. 2018 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They respond and advance in a timely manner in accordance with established processes."
Jul 18, 2023
Senior Sales Operation Manager, Medical Devices Company
Anonymous
Medical
Shanghai, China
10,001+ Employees
Online Review
Sapience Pro provides staff augmentation services to a medical devices company. Their resources handle various tasks, including equipment operation, sales contract management, order placement, and risk control.
Sapience Pro's resources have met compliance requirements and ensured that the client's contracts are completed as planned. The team is responsive, forthcoming, timely, and great at following established processes. Moreover, they're quick, professional, and dedicated to their work.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Sr Sales Operation Manager of a medical company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Medical devices
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sapience Pro to accomplish?
manpower outsourcing services
SOLUTION
How did you find Sapience Pro?
Referral
Other
Why did you select Sapience Pro over others?
Great culture fit
Referred to me
Company values aligned
How many teammates from Sapience Pro were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Follow the equipment operation management rules formulated by the company to sign equipment sales contracts
Communicate with foreign trade distributors to implement the terms of equipment sales contracts and handle the contract signing process
Fill in the contract information on the ACE system and upload the contract support documents
Place an order on ACE system (open PO)
Cooperate with foreign traders to handle customs clearance procedures
Double-check the Tax exemption table, payment etc., and notify the warehouse to pack and ship
Risk control of the whole process of shipment and installation management (by regional)
Other instrument operation practices (account opening, supplementary agreements, returns and exchanges, etc.)
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Ensure that the instrument business meets the compliance requirements and ensure that the business is completed as planned.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
They respond and advance in a timely manner in accordance with established processes, and coordinate and resolve relevant issues in accordance with compliance requirements.
What was your primary form of communication with Sapience Pro?
Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Quick response, professional and dedicated
Are there any areas for improvement or something Sapience Pro could have done differently?
It is hoped that there will be increased training and interviews for expatriates.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Payroll, Tax & Recruiting Services for Water-Based Paint Co
Sapience Pro provides outsourced payroll and tax services for a water-based paint company. The team has also sourced accounting candidates in the past based on the client's job descriptions.
Sapience Pro is extremely knowledgeable and provides helpful information about relevant policies. The client is impressed with the team's professionalism, efficiency, and affordability; Sapience Pro is more affordable than other agencies. Their reliability contributes to the project's success.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the chief administrative officer of a company that produces water-based paints.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Sapience Pro?
We needed their team’s HR expertise.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
We outsource our payroll and tax payment operations to Sapience Pro. They’ve also previously identified accounting candidates for us when our factory was open; we’ve provided job descriptions for the positions.
What is the team composition?
We work with 3–4 Sapience Pro teammates.
How much have you invested with them?
We spend about $50,000 per year.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began working with Sapience Pro around 2013, and we’re still working with them.
How did you come to work with Sapience Pro?
We found them online.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
Sapience Pro is very professional, and they have good information that they share with us; they know tax and HR policies.
How did the company perform from a project management standpoint?
Sapience Pro is very stable to work with, and they don’t cost as much as other companies since their work is fee-based; they work within our budget.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?
I’d like to shout out Kelly (Partner-Human Resources Business).
What did you find most impressive about them?
Sapience Pro provides very good value for our money. They’re very efficient and professional.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, I only have positive things to say.
Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?
Sapience Pro is definitely professional. It’s important to choose a professional company because some don’t provide the correct service while taking more time and charging more money.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"I've already recommended them.
WFOE Establishment for Boutique Advisory Firm
AccountingBusiness Consulting
Confidential
May 2021 - Mar. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They are very frank and transparent, always ready to help!"
Mar 5, 2023
Founder, Sino-EU Link S.r.l.
Myra Kang
Consulting
Rome, Italy
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sapience Pro helped establish a WFOE in China for a boutique advisory firm. They performed a cost analysis, assisted with the setup phase, provided a co-working space, obtained licenses, and handled tax issues.
Sapience Pro successfully established a WFOE for the client. They obtained all the required licenses within the client's desired time frame. The HR, tax and policy teams communicated effectively and professionally during in-person meetings. Overall, the client was pleased with the results.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Founder of Sino-EU Link S.r.l.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Sino-EU Link S.r.l. is a boutique advisory firm based in Rome & Shanghai. We assist companies, entrepreneurs and organizations in the field of cross-border investment funding, business development, and international relations.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Sapience Pro to accomplish?
WFOE establishment
SOLUTION
How did you find Sapience Pro?
Other
Why did you select Sapience Pro over others?
Referred to me, Company values aligned
What was the size of Sapience Pro’s team?
10-49
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
analysis of the cost of WFOE opening and operation in Shanghai; assistance in the setup phase of WFOE as well as providing the co-working office; dealing with all the taxes issues and bank opening licenses applications in local government.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
established China WFOE sucessfully
obtained all licenses required for operation in the due time
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
I communicate with Bryan almost every day during the project landing time. Bryan has a dedicated team covering HR, Tax, and Policy. They are very frank and transparent, always ready to help!
What was your primary form of communication with Sapience Pro?
In-Person Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Transparency & Professionalism
Are there any areas for improvement or something Sapience Pro could have done differently?
I think that Sapience can consider more exchanges with their oversea partners in the future.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"seamless comunication"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"A trustful partner for starting operations in China
Business Services for Fintech Consulting Company
Business Consulting
Less than $10,000
Oct. 2022 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"They are not cherry-picking and tell you all the risks associated with the projects."
Feb 16, 2023
CEO, IBS MA
Anonymous
Business services
Almaty, Kazakhstan
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sapience Pro provides business consulting services for a fintech consulting company. The team is responsible for cross-border communication with the client's partners in China.
Sapience Pro is transparent in terms of expectations. Their communication is efficient which speeds up the process. They go above and beyond to come up with solutions that work.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
IBS MA - Consulting Company in the Fintech-Related Industry
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sapience Pro?
All the Cross-Border Communication with our partners in China, including Commercial Banks and other financial institutions also local partners.
SOLUTION
How did you select this firm and what were the deciding factors?
Reference from others
Describe the project in detail and walk through their service package.
Sapience Pro is taking care of all our partners who are planning to establish their presence in China, starting from opening WFOEs and Business Consulting, as well as solving issues with Banks and General Remittances.
How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
Two, their expert consultant and Bryan (CEO) himself.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the engagement that demonstrate progress or success?
The Sapience Pro team really tells you everything upfront, and what to expect. They are not cherry-picking and tell you all the risks associated with the projects.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
Pretty good, all our team members use WeChat for communication, which speeds up the process.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their CEO is involved in all the solutions that they are trying to come up with. Sometimes, they don't really have the related services, but they do come up with solutions that work in China.
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
Yes, I think they should work on their proposals, sometimes it's not clear.
RATINGS
5.0
"They are professionals"
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Top Quality"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
"Always available"
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
"Market price"
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
"Very likely
Locations (1)
Suite 3A, 99 Gong Ping Road, Hongkou DistrictShanghai, China200082
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