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Investor's Guide - More Basics

Relocation
Office Space
Telephones & Fax
E-mail and Internet
Banks

Relocation is made easy with the help of a companies like, Victoria Real Estate, Metropolis Property, and Shanghai Sources. More information is available at their websites.

Looking for housing or office space?
Victoria Real Estate.	Metropolis Property

Office buildings are growing like trees in Shanghai. There is a wide range available with prices varying depending on location and amenities. The Bund and Hong Qiao are the more expensive areas, with prices decreasing as you move away from the city's center. A representative office in Shanghai must be located in an office building identified by the government as approved for foreign occupancy. A list of all approved office buildings is available through SMERT.

Telephone lines can be applied for at Shanghai Post and Telecommunication offices. You will need to take your business license and a letter of introduction.

Fax lines should also be registered. Get an application and required documentation details at the Suzhou Road or Gubei Road SPT offices.

Internet & E-mail access is available. Contact for details.

Banks: Click here for a list of banks in Shanghai.