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Immigrate to Hong Kong from US

Some of the main reasons why American nationals choose to immigrate to Hong Kong from the US include the dynamic business environment, the employment opportunities, and the fact that the Special Administrative Region is a known global business hub. The immigration experts at our law firm in Hong Kong present the…

Work Visa Hong Kong

A work visa for Hong Kong is issued according to the General Employment Policy and it applies to those professionals who have the experience in fields where workforce is not readily available in the Special Administrative Region. The policy does not apply to Mainland China residence not to nationals from other countries,…

A Guide on Dividends in Hong Kong

Dividend payments are made as a means of distributing profits from a company to its shareholders. In most cases, dividends in Hong Kong are paid in cash distributions and the frequency of the payments can be established to be a monthly, a quarterly or a yearly one. This guide to dividends in…

Start a Franchise Business in Hong Kong

In a franchising partnership, the owner or franchisor grants the use of its products, services, and know-how to another party, the franchisee, who will become an affiliate. Franchising is a business concept that can be mutually advantageous both for the party selling the concept and for the party acquiring it. In…

Open a Crowdfunding Business in Hong Kong

Crowdfunding can be a very efficient way of gathering the capital needed to start a company. Investors who open a crowdfunding business in Hong Kong base the success of their business on the city’s attractiveness as a startup location and the various opportunities the city has for investors who start these types of…

Set Up a Software Company in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a global business hub with well-developed services and IT sector. Investors who wish to set up a software company in Hong Kong have access not only to a very well established local market but also to the surrounding Asian markets. Opening a company in Hong Kong is a straightforward process…

Apply for an Environmental License in Hong Kong

Companies that operate in several business fields need to apply for an environmental license in Hong Kong. One of our lawyers in Hong Kong can help you determine if you need a special environmental license for your company in the city. Environmental protection in Hong Kong Hong Kong imposes a set of local environmental requirements that apply…

Set Up a Restaurant in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a popular destination, not only for foreign investors but also for tourists. The Asian city is home to locals and expats alike and many of them have made a habit out of frequenting the local restaurants. The restaurant business is very well developed and diverse: there is room for…

Hong Kong – Pakistan Double Tax Treaty

Hong Kong and Pakistan have signed a double tax treaty to prevent the double taxation of individuals or companies. The agreement will also serve as an instrument for the avoidance of tax evasion. The agreement will be beneficial both to companies and to individuals who are residents of one or both regions and…

Hong Kong – Netherlands Double Tax Treaty

The Hong Kong – Netherlands double tax treaty was signed in 2010 and it is applied to the financial periods on and after the 1st of January 2012 for the Netherlands and as of the 1st of April 2012 for Hong Kong. Its general purpose is to encourage more the economic relations…