La Nao Consulting

Name

La Nao Consulting

Legal name

La Nao Consulting

Website

https://la-nao.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wan Chai

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Fees for integrated professional services including company incorporation in Hong Kong, corporate secretarial services, accounting, taxation, legal advisory, and China market strategy consulting for international clients
2. Company Formation Package: Complete package for opening companies in Hong Kong including constitution, registered address, local representative, and international fintech bank account setup - positioned between tech platforms and international law firms

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Nao Consulting is a professional services firm providing integrated advisory across four pillars: International Law Services (IP, multi-jurisdictional contracts, dispute resolution, M&A, joint ventures), Corporate Services (Hong Kong company incorporation, corporate secretarial, registered address, bank account opening), China Strategy Services (market penetration, business matching, quality control, purchasing office, logistics, translation), and Accounting & Finance Services (bookkeeping, audit coordination, payroll, tax filing). The firm primarily serves Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and companies from Latin America and Spain seeking to establish and operate businesses in Hong Kong and China.

Product overview

La Nao Consulting is a professional services firm offering an integrated suite of services for businesses looking to expand operations in China and Asia. The company operates as a platform of interconnected consulting services organized into four main pillars: (1) International Law Services covering intellectual property, multi-jurisdictional contracts, dispute resolution, M&A, joint ventures, and immigration; (2) Corporate Services including company incorporation, corporate secretarial, bank account opening, and registered address services primarily for Hong Kong; (3) China Strategy Services encompassing market entry advisory, quality control, purchasing office, logistics, translations, and market studies; and (4) Accounting & Finance Services including bookkeeping, audit coordination, payroll, financial statements, and tax filing. The firm differentiates itself by combining legal, corporate, and financial expertise with China market specialization, serving Latin American and Spanish-speaking clients through offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Law Services International legal services for cross-border business operations, including intellectual property strategy, multi-jurisdictional contract drafting and review, international commercial arbitration and mediation, M&A advisory, joint venture structuring, negotiation support, and immigration/visa services for companies operating between Latin America, Hong Kong, and China.
• Corporate Services End-to-end corporate services for businesses establishing and operating in Hong Kong, including company incorporation, corporate secretarial services, corporate governance advisory, registered address, mail forwarding, bank account opening support, and designated representative services under Hong Kong's Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
• China Strategy Services Strategic and operational services for foreign companies entering and operating in China, including market penetration advisory, business matching, industry intelligence, product quality control inspection, logistics and shipping documentation, purchasing office representation, translation and interpretation, business travel organization, and customized market studies.
• Accounting and Finance Services Outsourced accounting, tax, payroll, and audit coordination services for Hong Kong companies, including communication with the Inland Revenue Department, bookkeeping, annual audit coordination with certified auditors, payroll and MPF preparation, financial statement preparation, and corporate and employee tax return filing.
• Hong Kong Employment Visa Application Work visa application services under the Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals (formerly Entry for Employment as Professionals), including documentation preparation and submission to the Hong Kong Immigration Department on behalf of clients.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Argentine-China Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Agustina Spaventa, partner at La Nao, serves as Vice President of the Legal Commission of the Argentine-China Chamber of Commerce.
• Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018La Nao was a founding member of the Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, supporting trade between Argentina, Hong Kong, and China.
• Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Founded by Evaristo Treviño Berlanga in 2008, the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is the first Latin American chamber of commerce in Hong Kong and China. La Nao provides ongoing support and advisory services through this partnership.
• Invest Hong KongcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInvest Hong Kong is a government agency promoting Hong Kong as a business hub. La Nao collaborates with Invest Hong Kong for webinars and promotional events about doing business in Hong Kong, including Invest HK's South America office.
• Hong Kong Science and Technology ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Nao facilitated the placement of the first Hispanic-American technology company in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park in 2011.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Acclime: Asia-headquartered corporate services firm offering company incorporation, corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, and market entry advisory across multiple Asian jurisdictions — directly comparable to La Nao's integrated cross-border service stack for international companies entering Asia.
• Hawksford: Global corporate services provider with strong Asia and emerging-markets presence, offering company formation, corporate secretarial, tax, and advisory — directly comparable to La Nao's full-service incorporation-plus-recurring model for international clients.
• Centurion Corporate Services: Hong Kong-based corporate services firm offering company formation, corporate secretarial, registered office, and accounting — directly comparable to La Nao's Hong Kong corporate services pillar, competing for the same Latin American and international client base.

Broad incumbents

• TMF Group: Large global corporate services firm with deep Hong Kong, China, and Latin America coverage, providing incorporation, accounting, tax, and HR/payroll services. Comparable in service breadth but materially larger and more diversified by jurisdiction and segment than La Nao.
• Vistra: Global corporate services and fund administration platform with significant Asia presence, offering company formation, corporate secretarial, accounting, and tax. Overlaps with La Nao's core incorporation-plus-compliance offering but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• BDO Global: Global professional services network with strong presence in both Latin America and Greater China, offering cross-border tax, advisory, and accounting services — comparable in cross-jurisdictional advisory scope but at vastly greater scale than La Nao.
• RSM International: Global mid-market-focused audit, tax, and consulting network with cross-border service lines — comparable in cross-border advisory to La Nao's international law and China strategy practices, particularly for mid-market clients expanding internationally.

Emerging players

• Sleek: Tech-enabled corporate services firm focused on company incorporation, accounting, and compliance across Asia, targeting SMBs and entrepreneurs — directly comparable to La Nao's primary client segment of Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs forming Hong Kong companies, but with a more software-led delivery model.
• Multiplier: Tech-enabled global employment, entity setup, and compliance platform competing for cross-border company formation and ongoing services — adjacent competitor to La Nao on the lower-priced, automated end of the market.

Regional players

• Asia Business Centre: Hong Kong corporate services firm assisting overseas entrepreneurs and SMEs with company formation, banking, and ongoing compliance — comparable service offering to La Nao's corporate services line, but focused primarily on English-speaking markets rather than Spanish-speaking Latin America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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