Sharon specializes in providing legal services to both foreign and domestic clients (including but not limited to Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors), in areas of mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, data protection, bank financing and general corporate matters. With her extensive project experiences, Sharon is well-equipped to deliver comprehensive and practical legal solutions to her clients.
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Practise focus
Mergers and acquisitions
Regulatory compliance
General corporate matters
Bank financing
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BeijingShanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Sharon Hu
2024
Associate at Ebner Stolz
2021
began career as a transactional lawyer at a top-tier PRC law firm
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. The essence of auditing is to provide assurance, not just to
check the books.”
Alex JiangManager
Before joined Ebner Stolz, Alex worked in auditing in various well-known CPA firms in China since 2016. He has obtained Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Agent and Certified Public Valuer. So that, he has a wide knowledge in PRC statutory audits, tax and capital rating. Based on professional knowledge and communication skills, he receives positive feedback from our clients continually.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting
Compliance reviews
Tax advisory
Financial due diligence
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Tax Agent
Certified Public Valuer
Vita Alex Jiang
2023
Joined Ebner Stolz
2022
Admission as Chinese Certified Public Valuer
2020
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2019
Admission as Chinese Certified Tax Agent
2016
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at various well-known CPA firms in China
“In the dynamic world of tax, our goal is to navigate you through the change.
Rachel WangManager
Rachel is a manager in our tax team. She is familiar with PRC taxation and has accumulated extensive experience in tax advisory, encompassing tax restructuring, tax compliance review, tax due diligence and more. She has been providing quality tax services for many industrial-leading companies over the past years.
Catherine has been working closely with foreign investors on negotiated M&A deals, joint ventures, restructures and private equity transactions since 2017 and possesses extensive experiences in mergers and acquisitions, foreign direct investments and general corporate matters. With strong technical and communication skills, she is a well recognized legal advisor for foreign investors.
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Practise focus
Corporate governance
Mergers and acquisitions
Employment law
General corporate matters
Risk management
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BeijingShanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Catherine Yan
2024
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2022
Counsel at a top-tier PRC law firm
2017
Began career as a transaction lawyer at a top-tier PRC law firm
2017
Juris Doctor at University of New South Wales, Australia
“Accounting is not only a language of business but a very interesting, enjoyable and practical ‘scientific art’.”
Lydia HuDirector
Lydia began her career in accounting role since 2008 after obtaining master degree in Australia. She has Big Four firm working experience in both Australia and China. And the extensive multi-fields practice enables her to give advice from a comprehensive international accounting management view.
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Practise focus
Financial planning and advisory
Financial regulatory compliance
Financial structuring and optimization
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualification
Full member of Certified Public Accountants Australia
Vita Lydia Hu
2023
Joined Ebner Stolz
2015
Back to China to be the manager in accounting and payroll service team in a Big Four Firm
2013
Fund Accounting Manager in an Australian well-known private equity fund
2012
Admission as Certified Public Accountant Australia
2011
Cost Analyst in a Big Four firm in Australia
2008
Started her accounting career in a professional firm in Australia
2008
Obtained Master Degree in Accounting in Monash University
“We carry out our services professionally and with a sense of responsibility. At the same time, we aim to be your ever strong support in the face of unknown financial risks.”
Wilson ChenManager
Wilson joined Ebner Stolz in 2018 and now is a manager in bookkeeping team. Before back to China, he worked in Australia as an accountant where he obtained master degree in accounting. His consistent firm working experience gives him abundant knowledge and practice in compliance, corporate financial data analysis and budgeting. He also has hands-on experience in different types of financial software (ACCPAC, Kingdee, Yongyou, etc.).
“Believe in yourself and you are the one shaping a company‘s future.”
Rita YuManager
Rita is the HR & Admin Manager in Ebner Stolz. Before joining Ebner Stolz Rita has been working in different human resources modules since her first job. Now she is responsible for the management of Human Resources and administration with her abundant expertise from various industries and company types that she has worked with.
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Practise focus
Payment
Benefits and Compensation
Recruiting
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Human Resource Management Professional
Vita Rita Yu
2022
Joined Ebner Stolz
2020
Admission as Human Resource Management Professional
2016
Started her career in a series of human resources modules in different industries
“If you are not inside a house, how can you know if it’s leaking? In business, you will always have two choices: you can either take action or do nothing. Although success is never guaranteed, one thing is certain: if you choose to do nothing, nothing will ever happen.”
Irene XuDirector
Irene has worked in auditing since 2000, including nine years at a Big Four firm and three years for US-listed companies. She is an expert in PRC statutory audits and group reporting audits for large international companies in China.
In addition to audit opinions, she can also provide constructive advisory support to improve internal controls and the efficiency of company management.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit
Audit of group reporting under German GAAP and IFRS
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial due diligence
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Locations
Shanghai
language
Languages
English
Mandarin
new_releases
Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Chinese Certified Tax Agent
Vita Irene Xu
2018
Joined Ebner Stolz
2004
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2003
Admission as Chinese Certified Tax Agent
2000
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at various CPA firms, including nine years at a Big Four firm
“This is the moment to develop innovative solutions within your accounting and internal controls and to discover previously unseen opportunities in the digital sphere. In this new position, your business will be responsible and capable, prepared for new challenges, and poised to embrace the next opportunity.”
Ryan ZhouManager
Ryan joined Ebner Stolz in 2015 and is now a Manager in our Bookkeeping Department. He has experience with different types of financial software (SAP, ERP, Kingdee, Yongyou, etc.) and is extremely attentive to all of our clients’ bookkeeping-related questions. He also has tax-related knowledge regarding liquidation, registration, and special declarations for business transactions.
“The professionalism in this industry is not only delivering professional knowledge to the client but also providing added-value and satisfied service.”
Vivian WangSenior Manager
Vivian joined Ebner Stolz in 2018 as a Senior Manager in the Bookkeeping Department. Prior to joining Ebner Stolz, she worked for several well-known accounting companies in China and Singapore. With her broad experience, she helps clients handle the bookkeeping for their investments in China and Southeast Asia.
Vivian gained her broad experience in accounting in China and Singapore.
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Practise focus
Financial planning and advisory
Tax compliance and other regulatory compliance services
Restructuring and liquidation
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
new_releases
Qualifications
CPA Australia Member
Vita Vivian Wang
2018
Joined Ebner Stolz as senior accounting manager
2015
Back to China and joined a well-known CPA firm in business process standardization department as accounting manager
2011
Began career in accounting role at a global real estate consulting firm in Singapore
“Doctor, guard, counselor – no matter the role, working as an auditor is always fulfilling.”
Summer WuSenior Manager
Summer is a Certified Public Accountant in China and is familiar with international accounting rules, including IFRS and HGB. She has accumulated risk experience in auditing, due diligence, and compliance review. She is good at solving complex financial issues for our clients and is a trusted advisor.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial and tax due diligence
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Locations
Shanghai
language
Languages
English
Mandarin
new_releases
Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Tax Agent
Vita Summer Wu
2022
Admission as Chinese Certified Tax Agent
2021
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2018
Joined Ebner Stolz
2014
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at an international CPA firm
“We respond with agility to the ever-changing environment. We work closely with our clients to improve the quality and credibility of financial data and strengthen business functions. We are always here to support our clients and help them achieve proactive risk management and make informed decisions.”
Jane JinManager
Jane is familiar with PRC and international accounting standards. She is a dedicated team player and fosters close relationships with our clients. She joined Ebner Stolz China in 2018 and has grown with the company. She gained broad experience as an auditor for foreign-invested enterprises in China.
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Practise focus
PRC Statutory audit and group reporting
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial and tax due diligence
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Locations
Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Jane Jin
2018
Joined Ebner Stolz
2015
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at an international CPA firm
“Impartiality is the soul of auditing; objectivity is the cornerstone.”
Elsa NiSenior Manager
Elsa joined Ebner Stolz China in 2016 and is driven by a strong desire to provide exceptional service. Growing together with the firm, she has had the opportunity to master a variety of international accounting standards, including HGB and IFRS.
She has broad experience in auditing foreign-invested enterprises according to international standards.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial and tax due diligence
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Elsa Ni
2019
Secondment to Ebner Stolz Germany, Stuttgart
2016
Joined Ebner Stolz
2014
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at a well-known CPA firm in China
“Numbers may not tell you everything, but they tell you something. For me, a number can be more than just an abstract figure: it can provide valuable information that allows our clients to improve their business. We would love to facilitate this process.”
Andre ZhangSenior Manager
Before joining Ebner Stolz, Andre worked in auditing and other assurance services for twelve years in various well-known CPA firms in China. He gained broad experience in business development for foreign-invested enterprises in China, especially European and Singaporean companies, and he is familiar with common financial and internal control issues.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Financial due diligence
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
new_releases
Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Vita Andre Zhang
2022
Joined Ebner Stolz
2022
Admission as Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2022
Member, Chartered Certified Accountants of Australia
2018
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2008
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at various CPA firms, including two years in Singapore
“My professional career as tax consultant in China over the past decade has never been boring.”
Eloise YaoDirector
Eloise is a former member of the NEXIA Indirect Taxes Group Committee and has comprehensive experience in the Chinese taxation. Before joining Ebner Stolz, she worked for several well-known CPA firms in China. She attended university in Germany and speaks German fluently.
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Practise focus
Advisory for international taxation
Transfer pricing
Tax due diligence
Compliance review
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Shanghai
language
Languages
German
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
NEXIA Indirect Taxes Group Committee
Vita Eloise Yao
2020
Named as Tax Director
2017
Admission as Member of Nexia Indirect Tax Group Committee
2015
Joined Ebner Stolz as Senior Manager Tax
2005
Master in Applied Sciences, University of Muenster. Back to Shanghai and started the career in tax advisory territory at an international well-known CPA firm.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Eileen WuPartner
Together with Gerald and Christian, Eileen is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. She has more than 21 years of auditing and accounting experience, including eight years at a Big Four firm. Prior to joining Ebner Stolz, Mrs. Wu previously worked as the head of internal audit and accounting.
Eileen draws on her extensive experience in international CPA and large corporate firms to provide excellent service and recommendations for our clients.
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Practise focus
PRC statutory audit and group reporting audit
Internal audits
Compliance reviews
Agreed-upon procedures
Due diligence
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Shanghai
language
Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor
Vita Eileen Wu
2019
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2013
Head of internal audit, leading Chinese airline carrier
2002
Admission as Certified Internal Auditor
2000
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
1998
Began career in auditing and other assurance services at a Big Four firm
“Sound professional knowledge and China expertise is not enough to become a reliable partner. We need to understand the core of our clients’ business.”
Christian VogtPartner
Together with Gerald Neumann and Eileen Wu, Christian is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. After obtaining a master’s degree in mathematics in Germany, he moved to China in 1993; he is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Over the past 18 years, while working in CFO roles in the Shanghai offices of German banking and leasing firms, he has learned how to effectively handle the challenges posed by the rapidly changing Chinese regulatory environment.
His long-term experience is invaluable, particularly when advising foreign enterprises on how to optimize their accounting, controlling, compliance, and financing structures in response to specific Chinese requirements.
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Practise focus
Accounting and financial reporting
Financial controlling and advisory
Financial budgeting
Corporate financing
Restructuring and liquidation
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Shanghai
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Languages
German
Mandarin
English
Vita Christian Vogt
2019
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2016
Partner at Fan Chan Neumann Business Advisory
2012
Managing Director of Operations, Deutsche Leasing China
2010
General Manager, Chinese accounting and consulting firm with a German background
2009
Post-merger integration of Dresdner Bank branch into Commerzbank
2001
Chief Operating Officer, Dresdner Bank Shanghai
1995
Head of Organization / IT, Dresdner Bank Shanghai
1993
Chinese language studies, Nanjing University
1982
Master’s degree in mathematics, Heidelberg University
“As the staff of service-oriented accounting consultancy, we should ensure the quality of service and impress customers with sincerity.”
Jessie QianSenior Manager
Jessie joined Ebner Stolz in 2017 and became a Senior Manager in our Bookkeeping Department. Jessie manages client requests carefully and provides full transparency to our clients.
Jessie has more than 11 years of experience and is familiar with various ERP systems, including SAP, Kingdee and Yongyou.
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Practise focus
International Accounting
Tax compliance
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Locations
Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
Vita Jessie Qian
2022
Senior Accounting Manager
2019
Accounting Manager
2017
Joined Ebner Stolz
2011
Began career as an accountant in a well-known accounting firm
“We have seen major strides in China in terms of technological development. As far as the legal and economic structure goes, however, China is still a developing country. A comprehensive advisory is therefore a critical factor for any investment in the Chinese market.”
Dr. Gerald NeumannPartner
Together with Eileen and Christian, Gerald is one of the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China. Prior to relocating to Essen, Germany, he lived in Shanghai for twelve years and still maintains an apartment there for his frequent visits to China and Southeast Asia. Besides being responsible for the tax team, he acts as the consultant for the Chinese subsidiaries of our European clients and regularly liaises with their headquarters in Europe. He is also the supervisor of several prominent European LLCs in China.
Trends & Developments in Chinese eCommerceDecember 16, 2024 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
A foreign management executive’s insight into today’s China and SEA regionJanuary 30, 2024 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
eventWebinar invitation: Supply Chain Diversification in the Far EastNovember 16
Restructuring of China Investments, Part 1: Participation Models for Local Managing DirectorsJune 20, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
Ebner Stolz China supports DEKRA in the acquisition of Onward SecurityJune 19, 2023 by Lily Sun
Ebner Stolz China & Asia Day has been successfully been held in StuttgartApril 26, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
eventEinladung zum 2023 Ebner Stolz China Day in StuttgartJanuary 29, 2023 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
New COVID Situation in China: Tax Relief Policies Released to Support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Small-scale and Low Profits EnterprisesMay 30, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
China Recent Transfer Pricing Regulation UpdateMay 10, 2022 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
Important Note: Tax incentives on annual bonus and foreigner’s fringe benefits continue to be valid until 2023!December 31, 2021 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
eventEUROPEAN FINANCE FORUM: “CHANCES AND PITFALLS FOR GERMAN SMEs IN CHINA”July 10, 2018 by Dr. Gerald Neumann
“I insist on the highest standards and deliver quality results.”
Lena LiManager
Lena is a manager in our corporate services and tax team. She supports our clients with company registration, liquidation, and individual income tax and social insurance compliance. She is also familiar with visa and work permit regulations.
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Corporate services
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Shanghai
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Languages
German
English
Mandarin
Vita Lena Li
2019
Named Corporate Services Manager at Ebner Stolz
2016
Joined Ebner Stolz as Administration Manager and Management Assistant
2015
Project Manager at a Swiss-based consulting firm
2015
Master’s degree in German language and literature, Tongji University
Upcoming Regulatory Update: How existing companies shall adjust their capital contribution time in line with the revised Company LawMarch 28, 2024 by Lena Li
Social insurance alertJanuary 30, 2024 by Lena Li
Significant Changes of the New Company Law (Revision 2023)January 30, 2024 by Lena Li
15-day China visa-free policy for France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and MalaysiaNovember 25, 2023 by Lena Li
Hague apostille, the new legalization approach for China since 7 NovemberNovember 11, 2023 by Lena Li
Policies are issued by Chinese Government to Facilitate Foreigners’ StaySeptember 2, 2023 by Lena Li
Finally no COVID-19 testing required for entering ChinaSeptember 1, 2023 by Lena Li
New policy allows expats with PhDs working in Shanghai to apply for “green cards” IMMEDIATELYMay 25, 2023 by Lena Li
Intergovernmental cooperation: China-Germany Youth Interns Exchange Programme finally launched in May 2023May 25, 2023 by Lena Li
No more pre-boarding nucleic acid testing for all passengers entering China after 29 April 2023May 11, 2023 by Lena Li
China Joins Apostille ConventionApril 28, 2023 by Lena Li
China resumes issuing all types of visas to foreigners from March 15, 2023March 17, 2023 by Lena Li
China Immigration Policy Update: PU Letter is no longer necessary for visitors from Germany and AustriaJuly 25, 2022 by Lena Li
China Immigration Policy Update: PU letter is no longer required for work visa and dependent visa applicationsJune 8, 2022 by Lena Li
Carry out business activities throughout China – Are you well prepared for the branch registration?November 9, 2021 by Lena Li
“China and Southeast Asia are still developing markets with great potential, but they also present great challenges. Our goal is to support our clients so that they can operate from a safe position and seize market opportunities.”
Lily SunPartner
Lily has been working with the founding partners of Ebner Stolz China – Eileen, Christian, and Gerald – since 2012. She is a CPA and expert in financial and tax areas and has additionally accumulated extensive experience on due diligence and compliance review projects.
A hard worker, she consistently receives positive feedback from our clients.
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Practise focus
M&A transactions advisory
Financial and tax due diligence
Auditing
Compliance review
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Shanghai
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Languages
English
Mandarin
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Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant
Vita Lily Sun
2021
Partner at Ebner Stolz
2016
Secondment to Ebner Stolz Germany, Stuttgart
2014
Admission as Certified Public Accountant
2011
Began career in auditing and due diligence at a well-known CPA, finance, and tax advisory firm in China