Hong Kong Company Registration
We assist with Hong Kong company registration, including Hong Kong company formation and the registration of branches and representative offices.
Setting up a Family Trust
We help clients setting up a family trust, advising on why to set up a family trust and through the process of how to set up a family trust.
Hong Kong Company Secretary
We act as a Hong Kong company secretary and can provide a registered office address, an address for statutory records and a process service address.
Technical Insights
Hong Kong Trusts
Hong Kong trusts may be indefinite (no rule against perpetuities) and the settlor may reserve investment powers. Forced heirship laws do not apply.
Types of Trusts
We discuss different types of Hong Kong trusts including discretionary trusts, fixed trusts, living trusts and testamentary trusts
Types of Partnerships
There are 4 types of partnerships in Hong Kong, including general partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited partnership funds
Private Trust Companies in Hong Kong
A private trust company can serve as a captive trustee for a family trust and give a family greater control over a family trust
Incorporated Hong Kong Company Types
Hong Kong incorporated companies include companies limited by shares, companies limited by guarantee and open-ended fund companies (OFCs)
Discretionary Trusts: Maximizing Wealth and Asset Protection Benefits
A discretionary trust can protect assets from creditors but care must be taken to ensure that asses are properly transferred into the trust
Setting Up a Company in Hong Kong: Types of Business Organization
Multinationals setting up a company in Hong Kong can setup a local subsidiary, branch office or representative office of an existing group company
Hong Kong Company Registered Offices
Hong Kong registered companies must have a registered office address to receive service of communications and to keep statutory records
Advantages of Hong Kong for Businesses
As a well established international financial centre, Hong Kong serves as the regional headquarters for multinational companies around the world
A Brief Guide to Hong Kong Taxes
Hong Kong has a low rate of tax and its taxes are territorially based. This is why Hong Kong taxes are regarded as business friendly
Share Capital under Hong Kong Company Law
Hong Kong registered companies may have share capital divided into multiple classes. Shares classes have rights set out in the articles of association
Guideline on Hong Kong Company Names
Hong Kong company names must include the word "limited" and must not be identical to or confusingly similar to another company
Hong Kong Company Directors: A Guide to Eligibility and Liability
These directors must act collectively as a board and they must act in accordance not only with the general law but the articles of association of the company.
A Guide to the Hong Kong Significant Controllers Register
The significant controllers register identifies persons who control or own the company. It must be made available to law enforcement for inspection