OUR SERVICES
OPING
PRIVATE CLIENT
This service may be for you if…
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You inherited property in Shanghai
You live overseas and need to understand what can be done without repeatedly returning to China. -
You left China years ago but still own an apartment
You want to sell, but do not have the local relationships or confidence to begin. -
Several family members share an inheritance
Different people live in different countries, and no one wants a single relative to control the process. -
You want to sell and move the proceeds overseas
You need the sale, tax documentation, bank procedures, and remittance treated as one process rather than separate problems. -
You need a trusted representative in Shanghai Whether the issue is property, family, documentation, local service providers, or simply understanding what is happening on the ground, you want someone experienced in Shanghai to act as your local point of contact, keep you informed, and help protect your interests while you are abroad.
Why OPING Private Client
Built from professional and personal experience
OPING Private Client was created by Joey Chou, who has spent more than 30 years helping international clients navigate legal, regulatory, and business matters in China.
His understanding of overseas family property, however, is not only professional.
Over several generations, Joey has personally handled property and inheritance matters following the deaths of his grandparents, his uncle and his father. Each situation involved different family members, documents and levels of complexity.
That experience shaped the way OPING Private Client works.
The difficult part is rarely just the paperwork. It is knowing whom you can safely authorize to act for you when you are thousands of kilometres away.
OPING Private Client was created to provide that trusted point of representation in Shanghai.
What we do
One point of responsibility in Shanghai
We coordinate the different people and processes needed to manage your matter and remain your principal point of contact throughout.
Inheritance and ownership matters
We help clients understand and coordinate the practical steps involved when Shanghai property passes between generations, including situations involving overseas heirs and several family members.
Power of Attorney
Where a Power of Attorney is required, we help ensure that the authority being granted is clearly understood and appropriately defined for the matter at hand.
Property sale
We can coordinate local agents, lawyers and other professionals involved in preparing, marketing, negotiating and completing a property sale.
Tax, banking and remittance
Where a property is sold, we help coordinate the documentation and professional support required for tax, banking and the lawful transfer of proceeds overseas.
Family coordination
Where several family members are involved, we can help create a clear and neutral process for communication, documentation and approvals.
Local representation
For clients living overseas, we can act as a trusted local point of contact in Shanghai — attending meetings, checking information, liaising with service providers and reporting back directly to you.
How we work
Clear authority
You should understand what you are authorizing someone to do on your behalf, why it is necessary, and when that authority ends.
Clear communication
Important matters are explained in straightforward language, with communication in English throughout the process.
Visible progress
You know what has been completed, what remains outstanding, who is handling each step, and what happens next.
No rushed approvals
Important documents and decisions should be explained in advance, so you are not asked to approve something urgently without understanding it.
One accountable contact
You should not have to coordinate the property agent, lawyer, accountant, bank, and other service providers yourself from overseas. We help coordinate the process and remain your principal point of contact.