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Digital ecosystem in China Tapping into the vast and lucrative Chinese e-commerce market requires a strategic approach. And tailored to the unique characteristics and preferences of Chinese consumers. As China internet users are using the nation’s social media platforms such as WeChat and Douyin rather than Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. How to get into …

The government just announced the 2024 Policy Address on 16 October. The theme of enhancing development and build the future together with the citizens. As a startup, an entrepreneur or a citizen, you must be concerned about what measures will have an impact on the operations of enterprises. Especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, …

Good news for non-Chinese Hong Kong and Macau Permanent Residents. Starting on 10 July 2024, they can apply for a 5-year permit to travel to the Mainland for short-term purposes, such as business or tourism. Permit holders no longer need to apply for a China Visa. Then, they can travel to the mainland within the …

Hong Kong is one of the best business hubs in Asia, and it consistently ranks as one of the world’s freest economies. Its strategic location, low taxes, and business-friendly policies draw many entrepreneurs globally to do business in Hong Kong. However, before you start the business, you should understand its legal requirements – one of …

The Profit Tax Return Form is known as the “Profit Tax Return – Corporations (BIR51)”. BIR51 is used by corporations, including limited companies and other corporate entities. The purposes are to report their assessable profits and calculate the amount of profit tax payable to the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department (IRD). What information do you …

After setting up a Hong Kong Limited, the company filings do not end there. Yearly, you are required to arrange renewal of your company including annual return and profit tax return as well. Annual Return As per the rules in the Companies Ordinance, each of the Hong Kong companies has to file the Annual Return …

With the increasingly connected world, financial crime is a growing global issue. The banking institutions will keep updating your company information regularly. The regular checking is called Know-Your-Client, you have to response the KYC properly and in a timely manner. What is KYC? KYC means Know Your Client and sometimes Know Your Customer. This check …

Financial crime is becoming critical. Entrepreneurs have to protect themselves and their businesses, which are not falling into the crime. Then we have to implement an array of Know Your Customer (KYC) measures. Hence, 2 questions must be asked, which are source of funds and source of wealth. What is Source of Funds (SoF)? SoF …

Branding Kit A brand kit is a collection of the visual elements of your brand: the colour palette, logo(s), and typography. It also known as a brand style guide or brand guidelines. It is a document that outlines the visual and stylistic elements of a brand. So branding kit serves as a reference point for …

Remote Account Opening If your business is set up in Hong Kong and your wanted to open a business bank account. Then most of the bank can provide remote account opening platform via your mobile phone app. Thus, you can apply anytime, anywhere by using the remote account opening service. Step 1 Visit your preference …