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Establishing a Sole Trader in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong sole proprietorship The sole trader in Hong Kong, also known as the sole proprietorship, is a type of business entity that is suitable for small-scale businesses, essentially those managed by only one individual. Unlike other business structures in Hong Kong, the sole proprietorship does not offer protection of personal assets. All that…

Hong Kong Rating for Investments

The credit rating: a strong indicator of economic performance Hong Kong has an excellent credit rating, confirmed by three of the world’s most important rating organizations. The city is an international business hub and many foreign investors open a company here or extend their business to the Asia market through a branch in…

Shareholders of Hong Kong Companies

Shareholders according to the type of company There are several types of companies that can be incorporated in Hong Kong and the minimum and maximum number of shareholders is established as per the company type. A Hong Kong private company limited by shares will require a minimum of one shareholder but no more than…

Directors of Offshore Companies in Hong Kong

An offshore company in Hong Kong An offshore company is a great business option for investors who want to have 100% foreign ownership and foreign members. The incorporation procedures is simple and the city offers great economic and political stability, as well as an attractive market and numerous possibilities for investments. The director…

Listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) is the second largest stock exchange in Asia, after the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is also the sixth largest in the world and many Hong Kong companies as well as Chinese companies and Asian ones are listed here. The Hong Kong Exchanges…

Employment Law in Hong Kong

Hiring employees in Hong Kong The main legislative document that serves as employment law in Hong Kong is the Employment Ordinance. It governs the types of employment contracts that can be concluded between en employer and an employee in Hong Kong and it also covers issues like employment protection and benefits for employees.…

A Guide to Hong Kong Courts

Hong Kong's legal system is different from that in Mainland China because the city is a Special Administrative Region. The separation of the two legal systems is guaranteed constitutionally. The legal system in Hong Kong is based on that used in the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. The Judiciary in Hong Kong enforces the administration of…

Imports and Exports in Hong Kong

The trade industry in Hong Kong Hong Kong is an important financial center and the world’s 8th largest trading economy. The trade industry in Hong Kong consists of the imports and exports performed by the Special Administrative Region as well as offshore trade and re-exports. Hong Kong is also an important partner…

Purchase a Property in Hong Kong

Because Hong Kong is an important business hub in Asia, many individuals relocate here to work and live. Investors who open companies in Hong Kong are also interested in the real estate market when looking for a suitable office space. The decision to purchase a property in Hong Kong is important, and foreign individuals…

Double Tax Treaties in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s international policy Hong Kong has only recently introduced a number of double taxation agreements. Also refered to as tax treaties, the purpose of these agreements is to avoid double taxation and fiscal evasion. This way, the cooperation between Hong Kong and various other countries benefits from a transparent tax law enforcement.…