Expert advice, industry news, and comprehensive guides on international company formation, corporate banking, and global compliance.
Visas & Immigration Hong Kong permanent residency: the 7-year ordinary residence test for non-Chinese nationals, evidence ImmD weighs, absences and the 36-month loss rule.
Visas & Immigration Hong Kong business visit visa explained: what a business visitor can do, visa-free entry, bank trips, penalties up to HK$50,000 and which visa fits a move.
Visas & Immigration Hong Kong dependant visa rules for a spouse, children under 18 and parents 60+: who can sponsor, proof needed, documents, the 6-week review and renewal.
Visas & Immigration Hong Kong Top Talent Pass explained: Category A, B and C rules, documents, the 4-week review, 24 or 36 month stay, renewal and what to do if you are refused.
Visas & Immigration Hong Kong work visa and relocation guide: compare GEP, Top Talent Pass, visitor rules, dependant visas, permanent residency and what to do after a refusal.
Tax & Accounting Hong Kong MPF employer duties explained: 5% contributions and caps, 60-day start, payroll returns BIR56A and IR56, leaver forms, records and penalties.
Tax & Accounting How Hong Kong dividend tax, interest and royalties are treated: exempt dividends, deemed Hong Kong-sourced royalties, payer duties, treaty relief and owners.
Tax & Accounting Hong Kong FSIE explained: who is covered, which foreign income is taxed, the four exceptions, economic substance tests, filing steps, records and common risks.
Tax & Accounting The Hong Kong corporate tax rate is 8.25% on the first HK$2 million, then 16.5%. See who qualifies, how connected groups share the lower tier and how to file.
Tax & Accounting Hong Kong business tax explained: two-tier profits tax rates, source rule, FSIE, dividends, royalties, employer duties, deductions and losses, with guides.
Company Formation Is a Hong Kong company chop required? See how a chop differs from a common seal, who may sign, and which records every director must keep for ten years.
Company Formation Every document issued when you set up a Hong Kong company: certificate of incorporation, articles, NNC1, BR certificate and registers, and how to store them.
Company Formation How Hong Kong share capital works under the no-par regime: HK$1 versus more, allotment steps, share classes, filings, increases, reductions and common mistakes.
Company Formation Who can be a Hong Kong company director, what the law expects, where personal liability starts and how to appoint, replace or remove a director step by step.
Company Formation Hong Kong company setup mistakes cost foreign founders time and fees. See 15 common errors, what each one costs and how to fix it before you file anything.
Company Formation How a Hong Kong limited company is built: shareholders, directors, secretary, registered office, share capital, documents and filings, with links to each guide.
Company Formation Run a free Hong Kong company name search before you incorporate. Learn the naming rules, restricted words, why names get refused, and how to change one later.
Company Formation Hong Kong vs BVI company compared: tax, audits, annual filings, privacy, banking and cost, plus when a BVI holding company over a Hong Kong company makes sense.
Tax & Accounting A Hong Kong tax residency certificate lets a company claim treaty benefits. See who qualifies, which IRD form to use, timing, and CIS treaty status in 2026.
Company Formation Hong Kong branch vs subsidiary vs representative office: compare liability, setup steps, tax, treaty access, audits and costs, and pick the right structure.
Tax & Accounting There is no Hong Kong VAT, GST or sales tax in 2026. See which indirect taxes apply, how stamp duty works, and why exporters can still owe VAT overseas.
Banking & Finance Compare the best banks for a business account in Hong Kong: traditional, virtual and fintech options by fees, non-resident access and deposit protection.
Company Formation Learn how to close a Hong Kong company by deregistration: who qualifies, the IRD notice, the HK$420 fee, timing, and when winding up is the better route.
Company Formation File your Hong Kong annual return (NAR1) within 42 days of each incorporation anniversary. See the HK$105 fee, late fee tiers, examples and penalties.
Company Formation Every company needs a Hong Kong company secretary. Learn who qualifies, the sole director rule, TCSP licensing, core duties and what drives the yearly cost.
Company Formation Plan to start a business in Hong Kong from abroad? See 2026 government fees, the setup steps, profits tax, banking, visas, and what you owe each year.
Tax & Accounting How Hong Kong company CFC rules work for Russian and CIS owners: control thresholds, notification deadlines, profit rules, and penalties for missing them.
Banking & Finance How to open a Hong Kong bank account as a non-resident with a Russian or CIS passport: banks versus EMIs, documents, the process, and realistic timelines.
Company Formation The documents for Hong Kong company registration a CIS founder must prepare: passports, address proof, source of funds, and the certification each one needs.
Company Formation How to open a company in Hong Kong as a non-resident: the seven registration steps, forms, fees, timelines, and what you receive at the end.
Company Formation Is Hong Kong sanctioned? How Hong Kong sanctions law works, what it means for Russian and CIS company owners, and where the practical limits really sit.
Company Formation Can a Russian citizen register a Hong Kong company in 2026? The legal position on ownership, directors, shareholders, and where the real obstacles start.
Company Formation A 2026 guide to Hong Kong company registration for Russians and CIS founders: eligibility, documents, costs, timelines, banking, and home reporting duties.
Tax & Accounting A step-by-step guide to filing and paying Hong Kong tax: profits tax returns, individual returns, deadlines, provisional tax, holdover and payment methods.
Company Formation How consultants, agencies and freelancers use a Hong Kong company: the offshore profits claim for services, banking, costs and when it is the wrong move.
Company Formation Hong Kong re-domiciliation lets a BVI, Cayman or Seychelles company move to Hong Kong and keep its legal identity, contracts and trading history intact.
Company Formation The real advantages of a Hong Kong company for international business: territorial tax, 100% foreign ownership, free capital movement and remote setup.
Tax & Accounting How to file and pay your Hong Kong tax return: 2025/26 deadlines, eTAX filing, provisional tax, holdover rules, payment methods, and key tips for expats.
Tax & Accounting Hong Kong company audit requirements explained: who needs an audit, reporting exemptions, the audit process, and how to choose a firm.
Company Formation Step-by-step guide to Hong Kong offshore company setup: legal requirements, incorporation process, bank accounts, and tax exemptions.
Company Formation Explore Hong Kong virtual office services: TCSP licensing, registered office rules, compliance, and 2026 package costs for founders.
Tax & Accounting Guide to Hong Kong accounting firms: audit and corporate tax rules, service packages, 2026 pricing, and choosing the right CPA partner.
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Tax & Accounting Learn how Hong Kong income tax works for employees, with 2025/26 and 2026/27 salaries tax rates, taxable income rules, allowances and a worked example.
Company Updates To change your Hong Kong company details, you notify the Companies Registry using the correct form within the required deadline, usually 15 days, and update...
Company Formation To open a trading company in Hong Kong, you incorporate a limited company, appoint a resident company secretary and registered office, open a business bank...
Company Formation Yes. A foreigner can open a company in Hong Kong, own 100% of it, and act as its sole director, without being a resident or holding a visa. Hong Kong places no...
Tax & Accounting A Hong Kong business registration certificate, often called the BR, is an official document issued by the Inland Revenue Department that shows a business is...
Company Updates The best company registration service provider in Hong Kong is a licensed firm that handles your incorporation and the ongoing roles you are legally required...
Company Formation A Hong Kong company registration number is the unique identifier assigned to a company when it is incorporated. In practice, a Hong Kong company has two...
Tax & Accounting Registering a trademark in Hong Kong gives you the exclusive right to use your brand name and logo for the goods or services you register, and the ability to...
Company Updates A Hong Kong company suits a SaaS or software business well: low territorial profits tax, no tax on capital gains, strong support for global payments and...
Tax & Accounting Every company incorporated in Hong Kong, apart from listed companies, must keep a Significant Controllers Register (SCR). It records the people who ultimately...
Company Updates Strictly speaking, no. A Hong Kong company is an onshore, domestic company registered under Hong Kong law, not an offshore company in the classic sense of a...
Company Updates For most people building a real business in Hong Kong, a limited company is the right choice. It gives you limited liability, a lower profits tax rate on...
Visas & Immigration The Hong Kong employment visa most professionals and employers use is granted under the General Employment Policy (GEP). It lets a Hong Kong company sponsor a...
Banking & Finance Hong Kong crypto and Web3 company: licensing and setup Setting up a Hong Kong company for a crypto or Web3 business is straightforward. Getting licensed to run...
Company Formation Setting up a Hong Kong company for e-commerce and online sellers A Hong Kong company is a strong base for an online business. It gives you low, territorial...
Company Formation Hong Kong vs Dubai company: which should a non-resident founder choose? Neither Hong Kong nor Dubai is the universal answer, and the honest split is simpler...
Banking & Finance How to accept international payments with a Hong Kong company A Hong Kong company can accept card and online payments from customers worldwide, and the main...
Tax & Accounting Every Hong Kong company has four recurring obligations, and they apply whether the company traded, sat dormant, or claimed all its profits as offshore. Each...
Company Formation The government fees to register a Hong Kong company are modest. In 2026 you pay a one-off incorporation fee to the Companies Registry (currently around...
Company Formation A Hong Kong company is one of the most practical vehicles for doing business with mainland China. Founders use it to import and export, to settle in RMB, to...
Company Formation There is no universal winner between a Hong Kong and a Singapore company. The right choice depends on three things: which market you are actually selling into,...
Tax & Accounting Hong Kong taxes profits based on where they are earned, not where the company is registered. Only profits that arise in or are derived from Hong Kong are...
Visas & Immigration If you want to live in Hong Kong and run your own company there, the visa you almost certainly need is the one for entrepreneurs, officially called Entry for...
Banking & Finance A ready-made Hong Kong company with a bank account is a company that was already incorporated, kept dormant, and is sold to you with a corporate account either...
Banking & Finance Yes, a non-resident can open a Hong Kong business bank account – foreign ownership is fully allowed and you do not need to be a Hong Kong resident to be a...
Banking & Finance Opening an offshore business bank account generally means choosing a suitable jurisdiction and provider, preparing your corporate and personal documents,...
Tax & Accounting Using a low-tax or offshore jurisdiction is legal in most cases. What makes it legal or illegal is not the jurisdiction itself but how the structure is set up,...
Tax & Accounting Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Whether an offshore company pays corporate tax depends on where it's registered, where it's actually managed, where its...
Banking & Finance Setting up an offshore company and its bank account together makes sense for one simple reason: the company is only useful once it can actually move money....
Banking & Finance An offshore bank account is a bank account held in a country where you don't live or aren't primarily based. For a business, that usually means an...
Tax & Accounting Tax optimization is the practice of legally arranging your business and finances to pay no more tax than the law requires. It's what every accountant does...
Tax & Accounting “Offshore” and “No Filing” Are Not the Same Thing Ask ten business owners what "offshore" means for tax filing, and at least six will say some...
Banking & Finance What "Opening an Offshore Bank Account Online" Really Involves A decade ago, opening an account offshore meant a flight, a suit, and a meeting with a...
Banking & Finance If you have asked ten different consultants which country is best for offshore banking, you have probably gotten ten different answers, and most of them were...
Banking & Finance What "Buying a Shelf Company With a Bank Account" Actually Means Picture a company that was set up two years ago. It never traded a dollar, never...
Company Formation Shelf Company and Shell Company Are Not the Same Word People mix these two up constantly, and to be fair, the words practically invite it. One letter apart,...
Company Formation What Is a Shelf Company, Exactly? A shelf company is exactly what the name suggests. Someone, usually a registered agent or a corporate services firm,...
Company Formation Can You Really Register an Offshore Company Online? Yes, and for most people it's now the default. Jurisdictions like Hong Kong, the BVI, Singapore, and...
Company Formation What International Company Formation Involves At its simplest, forming a company internationally means registering a legal entity under a foreign country's...
Company Formation What "Offshore" Actually Means Say the word "offshore" and half the room pictures a shell company on a palm-fringed island. That reputation...
