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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
A simple taxation regime Hong Kong is a world-class business destination not only because of its strategic position in Asia but also because of the simple and low taxation regime. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has an independent taxation system from the Mainland China. Compared to other countries, Hong Kong has a…
Taxes in Hong Kong Hong Kong is the ideal place to do business in Asia. Not only because of location, but also because of the welcoming business environment, the support for companies and start-ups and the attractive taxation regime. Taxes in Hong Kong are fewer than in other business locations and allowances…
