Market Focus
Latin America Focus
Latin America is a region of remarkable diversity-culturally, economically, and geographically. While often referred to collectively, each country possesses its own distinct identity. This dynamic, multifaceted character positions Latin America as a key player on the global stage.
Latin Department - Bridging Latin America and Asia
At CW CPA, we proudly operate a dedicated Latin Department—a multilingual, cross-cultural advisory unit tailored to support Spanish and Portuguese-speaking clients from Latin America in navigating the fast-evolving Asian markets. As a Hong Kong–based CPA firm with a specialised Latin American Business Unit, we are uniquely positioned to bridge Greater China and Latin America through integrated accounting, tax, audit, and advisory solutions delivered in Spanish and Portuguese.
Today, CW CPA’s Latin Department is supported by a multicultural team of Advisors based in Colombia, Mexico and Brazil. These professionals are more than just liaisons—they are trusted advisors who speak the language, understand the culture, and act as strategic guides for our Spanish and Portuguese-speaking clients. Whether explaining China’s regulatory landscape, advising on company setup, or bridging cultural expectations, our Advisors ensure every client feels informed, empowered, and supported throughout their cross-border journey.
A Strategic Legacy Begins
It began with a vision sparked by friendship and fueled by curiosity.
In the early 2000s, Thomas Wong, founding partner of CW CPA, recognized a growing interest from Latin American and Spanish businesses in the Asian market—particularly China. But what stood out to him wasn’t just the economic potential; it was the cultural disconnect, the language barriers, and the genuine need for a bridge. Inspired by his interactions with Latin entrepreneurs and diplomats, Thomas established the Latin American and Spain Advisory Desk (now referred to as “Latin Department”) in 2006—the first of its kind in Hong Kong—to provide Spanish and Portuguese-speaking clients with localized, empathetic, and expert advisory services in their own languages.
The journey was far from smooth. In an era when few in the region understood Latin America’s unique pulse, Thomas and his small team pushed forward with grit and conviction. Over the years, they didn’t just build a service desk—they cultivated a community. From hosting Latin delegations to forging bilateral business ties, Thomas’s vision grew into a trusted platform. Today, the Latin Department stands as a testament to what’s possible when global ambition is grounded in cultural understanding and human connection.
LATAM Desk (excluding Brazil and Mexico)
CW CPA’s LATAM Desk supports companies across Latin America, excluding Brazil and Mexico, with their China market-entry and expansion plans. With a dedicated team in Colombia, we help LATAM businesses understand the Chinese market, evaluate entry strategies, establish local entities, and manage tax, accounting, payroll, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions. We also assist with sourcing arrangements, local partnerships, due diligence, and ongoing operations, providing practical China-side guidance and coordinating with local advisers across Latin America when required.
Mexico’s advanced manufacturing base and access to North American markets create strong opportunities for cooperation with China’s extensive manufacturing, technology, and innovation ecosystem. CW CPA’s Mexico Desk helps Mexican companies enter and operate in China through market-entry planning, entity setup, tax, accounting, payroll, regulatory compliance, cross-border transactions, sourcing, and investment advisory. When Mexican tax matters arise, we coordinate with local accounting and tax professionals to provide practical support from both the China and Mexico perspectives.
As China–Brazil cooperation expands beyond trade into technology, infrastructure, green development, agribusiness, and investment, Brazilian companies have new opportunities to enter and grow in China. CW CPA’s Brazil Desk provides dedicated support covering market-entry planning, entity setup, tax and accounting, regulatory compliance, due diligence, cross-border transactions, and operational matters. When Brazilian tax issues arise, we coordinate with local accounting and tax professionals to provide practical guidance from both the China and Brazil perspectives.
Regional Presence, Personalized Service
At CW CPA, we believe in providing support that is not only professional, but also personal and localized. That’s why we’ve established dedicated teams in Colombia, Mexico and Brazil. Our teams in Latin America serve as first points of contact for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking clients, offering culturally attuned guidance and seamless communication across time zones. Whether you’re exploring business opportunities in Asia or seeking assistance with incorporation, compliance, or tax matters, our regional teams are ready to walk alongside you—every step of the way.
Every client under the Latin Department is assigned a dedicated account manager. Having one person who understands the client’s structure, objectives, and concerns ensures continuity and clarity. It also allows us to coordinate better across accounting, audit, tax, and advisory teams, so that our clients do not have to navigate different channels on their own.
