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2014-03-21

Two Common Questions on Tax Return Filing

2014-03-21

We all have a multitude of questions when it comes to taxation. Some are more common than others, and here are the two that we get asked most often:  Question one: “When will the tax return form be sent by post from Inland Revenue?” The first form normally comes in on the 17th to19th month …

Breaking Down Barriers Recap

2014-03-20

We’d like to thank all of our guests, sponsors and speakers for a wonderful event. Breaking Down Barriers was a huge success, as we talked about business set-up, investment visa regulations, strategy developments and insurance. A big thank you to all the sponsors including speakers, including: Athenasia Consulting Limited Centre O Business Centre Hong Kong …

New TV Stars Among Us! Alexandre de Paris Featured on Dolce Vita

2014-03-20

Our long-term client Karen from Alexandre de Paris appeared on TVB Pearl last week in a lifestyle programme Dolce Vita.   Alexandre de Paris is a boutique for luxury hair accessories. All the items are handcrafted and shipped right from France. The show that aired last Thursday and again on Saturday focused on the trends …

I Have Lost My Job. What Does It Mean For My Employment Visa?

2014-03-19

Loosing your job does not mean that you will be asked to leave Hong Kong. However, you do need to approach the Immigration Department to change employers (submit an employment visa application) or establish/join a new business (investment visa application). Fore more – watch Stephen Barnes explain the details in this informative video.

Late Flight? Unexpected Overnight Stay in Hong Kong? This May Help!

2014-03-19

As featured in Hong Kong Startups, Hotel Quickly is a mobile –only, last-minute hotel booking application available across Asia. The app promises great rates for hand-picked quality hotels and offers a winning solution for hotels as well helping them to sell rooms that have not been booked by the end of the day. http://www.hotelquickly.com/

UBER Experience with Josephine Lau

2014-03-19

UBER, everyone’s personal driver, launched in Shenzhen only a few weeks ago and Josephine was eager to try what everyone was talking about. UBER is a downloadable app, that allows you to, as they say, travel in style. All you have to do is to press a button, indicating where you have to go, wait …

I Am Applying For The Right of Abode in Hong Kong With No Professional Help. What Documents Should I Provide?

2014-03-18

    Below is the general list of the documents you will require: 1)  A copy of your resume 2)  A full copy of all passports held during the previous seven year period 3)  Copies of salaries tax returns for the last seven years 4)  Copy of residential tenancy agreements (for renters) or land registry …

I Am Planning To Apply For An Employment Visa in Hong Kong. Is There A Minimum Salary Requirement?

2014-03-18

The HKImmD expects a foreigner, seeking an employment visa in Hong Kong to perform, at minimum, supervisory duties. This calls for an employment that is valued at HKD 200,000 annually. However, don’t take 200,000, divide it by 12 and aim for a monthly salary of HKD 16, 670. No, the HKD 200, 000 amounts to …

I Am Applying For The Right of Abode in Hong Kong With No Professional Help. What Documents Should I Provide?

2014-03-18

Below is the general list of the documents you will require: 1)  A copy of your resume 2)  A full copy of all passports held during the previous seven year period 3)  Copies of salaries tax returns for the last seven years 4)  Copy of residential tenancy agreements (for renters) or land registry record of …