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Opening a Business in Hong Kong
A presentation brought to you by OpenCompanyHongKong.com
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Hong Kong: the Gateway to Asia
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• Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region that has its own laws and is economically independent from China.
• Its advantageous geographical position makes it a trading hub in the Asia-Pacific Region.
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Reasons to Open a Business in Hong Kong
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• Hong Kong has a good business environment as well as:
a low tax regime;
a free trade policy;
no restrictions on ownership;
no restrictions on investment.
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Types of Companies in Hong Kong
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• Entrepreneurs can open small or large companies in Hong Kong and can choose one of the following legal structures:
the private limited liability company;
the public limited liability company;
partnerships;
sole proprietorships;
branches or representative offices.
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Company Registration in Hong Kong
• Any type of company in Hong Kong must be registered and obtain a Business Registration Certificate within one month after starting its economic activities.
• The application is submitted to the Business Registration Office and a fee must be paid.
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Choosing the Right Business Name in Hong Kong
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• New companies in Hong Kong must check the availability of their chosen business name.
• The name must not be already registered in the Index of Company Names belonging to the Registrar of Companies and must not be offensive.
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Special Permits and Licenses in Hong Kong
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• Certain types of companies will need to obtain additional licenses, besides the Business Registration Certificate.
• These special permits and licenses are applicable in business fields like banking, insurance, telecommunication and others.
• Our Hong Kong company formation agents can help you obtain these permits.
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Corporate Taxation in Hong Kong
• Businesses in Hong Kong are subject to tax on their income derived from the city. Double taxation relief is possible for foreign companies.
• The corporate income tax is 16.5%. Hong Kong does no impose a capital gains tax nor a withholding tax on dividends and interest.
• If you are interested in company registration in Hong Kong, our specialists can help you with tax compliance.
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The Workforce in Hong Kong
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• Apart from having an attractive taxation regime, Hong Kong is also home to a educated and highly qualified workforce.
• The Employment Ordinance allows for a balanced relationship between the employer and the employee.
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Assistance for Business Registration in Hong Kong
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• If you want to start a business in Hong Kong and want to know more about the laws governing foreign investments, our experts can help you.
• Contact our team of company registration agents in Hong Kong for more details on how to open a business here.
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