Leadership

Igor Esaulov

Founder & Managing Director

20+ Years in China

20+ Years in China
500+ Companies Supported

Igor leads LANG YEON in helping international companies enter, operate and grow in China. More than 150 cities across China over more than two decades of professional and project experience.

  • More than 20 years in China across multiple industries
  • China market entry & company establishment
  • Cross-border trade, compliance & risk management
  • Government relations & project execution
  • Multilingual: English, Chinese, Russian, Polish

China is complex. Your China operation does not have to be.

Igor Esaulov, Founder & Managing Director

Deep Experience.
Local Insight.
Proven Results.

We combine on-the-ground China experience with international standards to deliver practical solutions and measurable outcomes.

20+ Years in China Hands-on experience across key industries and regions
500+ Companies Supported From SMEs to multinational corporations
150+ Cities Across China Project experience accumulated over more than two decades
Quick Answer

Our founder is an international entrepreneur with more than twenty years of China experience across company establishment, international trade, manufacturing, logistics, real estate and cross-border business structures.

An International Entrepreneur with 20+ Years of China Experience

China has been a central part of my professional journey for more than two decades. My experience began through academic study and deep engagement with Chinese language and culture, and later developed into practical business activities, entrepreneurship and international consulting.

Over the years I have developed an understanding of China not only as a market, but as a complex business environment where success requires cultural understanding, strong relationships, strategic thinking and effective execution.

My Journey with China

During this time, China has become not only a place where I studied and worked, but also a country where I built businesses, developed partnerships and gained practical experience navigating one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

I have personally experienced many of the challenges that foreign entrepreneurs face: understanding the local business environment, building relationships with Chinese partners, establishing companies and operational structures, managing teams and processes, communicating across business cultures, and finding practical solutions when standard approaches are not enough.

My China Journey — More Than Two Decades

2000 — The China journey began: academic study and deep engagement with Chinese language and culture.

2004 — Professional and business presence in China.

2009 — Entrepreneurial and business activities in China.

2015 — Expansion into international consulting and cross-border business projects.

Today — Helping international entrepreneurs and companies build successful businesses in China.

Nationwide Experience Across China

More than 150 cities across China over more than two decades of professional and project experience.

Foshan is the operations headquarters. Shanghai and Beijing are a representative presence, with meetings by appointment. All other locations represent project experience accumulated across China, not permanent offices.

Experience With Complex China Business Projects

Manufacturing ecosystem development

Production structure design, supplier coordination, distributed manufacturing solutions and supply chain development.

Cross-border business structures

International trade operations, import and export solutions, logistics coordination and partner management.

Real estate & property management

Property management company setup, operational structures, team organisation and foreign investor support.

Consumer products & market entry

Market research, business model development, product positioning and China market entry strategy.

Banking, tax & compliance

Banking communication, foreign exchange requirements, VAT processes, export procedures and regulatory coordination.

Building a Professional China Business Network

Successful projects require the right people. Over many years of working in China I have developed a trusted network of accounting and taxation professionals, legal service providers, banking specialists, corporate registration experts, import and export professionals, logistics providers, supply chain specialists and product compliance experts.

Founder’s Message

China has been a major part of my life for more than twenty years. During this time I have seen many international entrepreneurs succeed in China, and I have also seen many struggle because they underestimated the complexity of the market.

My goal is to help international businesses approach China with realistic expectations, proper preparation and reliable local support. China is not only a market to enter. It is an environment where the right strategy and local understanding create long-term opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

More than twenty years of living, studying and building businesses in China, including more than ten years of business consulting and project development.

More than 150 cities across China over more than two decades of professional and project experience. Foshan is our operations headquarters, Shanghai and Beijing are a representative presence with meetings by appointment, and all other locations represent project experience rather than offices.

Yes. Clients receive direct support from experienced advisors rather than being handled only by administrative staff.

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