Industry Guides
Starting conditions differ sharply by trade — trading, e-commerce, food and beverage, renovation and tech startups each have their own things to settle first.
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Debt Collection for Hong Kong SMEs: Follow-Up to Filing
Debt collection for Hong Kong SMEs: the four stages from reminder to legal action, the HK$75,000 Small Claims Tribunal limit and the six-year deadline.
About 7 min read
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Mainland Company Setting Up in Hong Kong: Three Decisions
Mainland companies setting up in Hong Kong face three early decisions: branch or subsidiary, who is on the ground, and the double taxation arrangement.
About 6 min read
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Should a Freelancer Incorporate in Hong Kong? Three Tests
Freelancer incorporation in Hong Kong: three tests on risk, client demands and running costs to decide between a sole proprietorship and a limited company.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Construction Company Setup: Levies and MPF Rules
Construction companies in Hong Kong face three extra rules: contractor registration, levies on works above HK$3 million and day-one MPF for casual workers.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Trading Company Setup: Declarations and Banking
Trading company setup in Hong Kong: the 14-day import and export declaration deadline, why banks scrutinise traders, and how offshore claims are judged.
About 6 min read
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Hong Kong Restaurant Setup: Licensing, Hiring, Bookkeeping
Restaurant setup in Hong Kong runs on three tracks: food business licensing, catering hiring rules like the MPF industry scheme, and cash bookkeeping.
About 6 min read
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Cross-Border E-Commerce in Hong Kong: Tax and Bookkeeping
Cross-border e-commerce sellers pick Hong Kong for currency freedom and low tax. See what the offshore exemption requires, setup costs, and bookkeeping traps.
About 9 min read
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Tech Startups in Hong Kong: Setup, Support and Pitfalls
Tech startup setup in Hong Kong: why day-one share structure and IP ownership matter more than tax rates, the 300% R&D deduction, and where to find support.
About 9 min read
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